Roses, or Rosas, has a 2.5 mile sweeping bay with fine and gently sloping sand. A promenade stretches the full length, giving fine views of the entire Bay of Roses, It has now been extended past the harbour to an enjoyable costal path linking up to Canyelles Petites. One can now walk from Santa Margarita through Roses and on to Canyelles Petites, without crossing roads.
The Greeks founded the town in the 8th Century BC who named it Rhodes in honour of their homeland. The Romans later developed the fishing industry, which brought the town great wealth.
Its harbour is the home Costa Brava's largest fishing fleet, and adjacent is a leisure craft marina which was officially opened in 2004.