Car Hire in Roses Costa Brava

Renting a Car in Roses can be simple, their are lots of Car Rental agencies in the town, but one of the simplest ways is to rent a car directly from the airport. This will save you money, travelling from the Airport to your accomadation and rates are cheaper because of the large companies like Hertz and EuropCar offering good deals for travellers. If you dont require a car for that amount of time, visit here for more info on Car Rentals in the area.

Camping in Roses Costa Brava

Their are many campsites in the area around Roses and Santa Margarida, one of the main ones being Camping Salata, which is located directly in the town of Roses. Being in an idyllic location this campsite can offer you some of the best accommodation and amenities for camping in the area.

The campsite has all the things you will need to have a great holiday in one of the Costa Bravas most beautiful locations. They have special offers in and out of season, discounts and much more to make sure you can have a great time at a really low price. Not only does Camping Salata have sites for Tents, they also have Log Cabins and Mobile Homes of outstanding quality. These come with Tv's, Refridgerators and more.

The area around the campsite also has some great features, Shops, Supermarkets and many Bars and Restaurants. The campsite does have these on site, but a little walk out and you will find more things to keep your little ones amused. A short drive out and you will find, AquaBrava one of Europes largest water parks, this will keep Children and Adults amused for a whole day, if not more.

Camping Salata - Roses - Costa Brava

Boat Trips in Roses, Santa Margarida and Empuriabrava

This amazing picture is taken from Nyaralas

Taking a boat trip from around the Roses, Santa Margarida and Empuriabrava area is very easy.

Not only is it cheap, from €13.oo per person, but it's also a great way of seeing this area from a different angle. The Cap de Creus natural coastline is breathtaking, and is now easy to do thanks to some great boat trips. The trips can take you from Empuriabrava, Santa Margarida and Roses over to Cadaques, the home of Salvador Dali and south along the coast to L'Estartit and L'Escala.

The boat trips dont take long, depending on which town you wish to visit. I persoannly would tkae the ride North to Cadaques, the boat ride is amazing, with some of the most beautiful coastline you will probably ever see in your life. Cadaques is home to Salavdor Dali's home, which can be visited but a small charge is required. Cadaques is a beautiful Catalan village, on entering the town from the sea, you can see why Dali and postcard manufacturers love this amazing town.

Their are four routes if you use the Mautilus Boat Trip, heres a quick guide.

Route 1 - Medes Islands Length: 1.15h. Route 2 - Medes Islands and Roca Forada Length: 1.30h. Route 3 - Sant Martí d'Empúries Length: 2.30h. Route 4 - Cadaqués and Cap de Creus Length: 5h.

Prices range from €1.oo for a baby up to €24.00 for an adult depending on which route you choose.

Disclaimer -Please check your local tourist information for prices and times of departure. Prices and routes subject to change.

Places to see around Roses and Santa Margarida.

Castell Trinitat - Roses Costa Brava

It doesnt matter what age you are, Roses has some of the best places to see in the area.

The Citadel, which is located on the main road in and out of Roses is a must for anyone who loves history. The old buildings and especially the old church which can be dated back to the 5th century, is one of the most important ancient building in the area. The old church is still in use today for open air concerts and even weddings. The church of Santa Maria as it's known, and the surrounding buildings were abondoned in the 19th century, it's still in an amzing condition, but you can see how the more recent years have had an effect.

The El Far Lighthouse which was built in the late 19th century has just been recently restored, and is still in use to this day. The lighthouse stands below the Trinity Castle which was built around 1544 under the reign of Emporer Charles V.

A visit to any of these monuments is a must, but good walking shoes, sun cream and a drink are items advised to take with you.

Roses Costa Brava - Nightlife and Bars

Just because Roses is one of the biggest places for commercial fishing on the Costa Brava, does not mean that it doesnt have some excellent Bars and an even better Nightlife.
If your staying in the Roses area like Santa Margarida, their are plenty of Bars and Nightclubs to keep you going until the early hours. Santa Margarida, a haven for european tourists, has a great selection of nightlife to accomadate every age group, whether your 18 or 80 their is lots of things to do.

The Prestige Sant Marc in Santa Margarida, has some excellent nightlife for all ages. Having it's own dance hall and live msuic makes this great for families of all ages. Their are also Flamenco nights in the holiday seasons, with live music too.

Both Roses and Santa Margarida have a host of international bars to suite everyone, from German to English and the traditional Spanish bars too. Penny Lane is Santa Margarida is for the English, serving English food and beers. Make sure you check out the whole town, and a quick journey into Roses to see the nightlife is a must.

Hotels in Roses Costa Brava

If your looking for a quality Hotel in the Roses or Santa Margarida area, you might be spoiled for choice. Here is a quick guide to a couple of the best and most popular Hotels in the area.

The Maritim.
The Maritim Hotel is a 3 start rated hotel, being in an exceptional situation located just yards from the beach. The views from the Hotel are absolutly outstanding, and are some of the best Hotel views in the whole region. To get to the centre of Roses takes about 10 minutes walking time, and about 2 minutes in a car or bike. Walking is probably the best option, as Roses can be difficult to park in the summer. The Hotel as some great facilities, Swimming Pool, Terrace, Satellite TV, and more.

Prestige Sant Marc.
Another 3 star hotel located 200 metres from the beach. This Hotel is a great location also for Restaurants, SuperMarkets and Shops. This Hotel is in the centre of town, giving you the best opportunity for seeing the town without renting a car.
Sant Marc has some great facilities inside the Hotel, Piano Bar and Dance Hall, Swimming Pool, Laundry Service, Cafe Bar and Tv Lounge, making this one of the best Hotels in the area for entertainment.

Roses - Santa Margarida - Costa Brava

Roses is one of the Costa Bravas hidden gems. The town was originally a small fishing village, but since the 1960's, Roses has now developed into one of the regions most visted towns.
Nearby to the centre of Roses is, Santa Margarida, this is a small area, but growing rapidly every year, with canals, which have houses built around them, very similar to Empuriabrava
but not as big. Roses town centre has some great facilites, great shopping for gifts and also clothing and food. If your visiting the Emporda region, make sure you visit Roses and take in this great town.