Gulf of Roses

The bay contains the resorts of Roses, Castelló d'Empúries/Empuriabrava, Sant Pere Pescador, Empúries and L'Escala.

The bay was originally settled by the Greeks, who created a trading post at Empúries which became a Roman town before being abandoned after Viking and Muslim pirate raids along the coast.

Tourism caused further encroachment, in particular the 1960s resort of Empúriabrava, which includes canals and moorings for detached villas.

An important wintering spot for traveling birds, the marsh has now been designated the Parc Natural dels Aiguamolls de l'Empordà.

To the north overlooking the Bay lies the Parc Natural del Cap de Creus.

The Gulf of Roses
Roses and the Gulf of Roses, from Puig d'en Massot
The Gulf of Roses, seen from the south.