Roger's house commands beautiful views over the bay of Roses - we had the pleasure of it being our base for more than five weeks this summer. The house provides wonderful out-door amenities - Pool, garden, sheltered dining (from winds), off-road parking, combined with the convenience of being minutes from some of the most beautiful beaches on the Costa Brava.
It is a two-bedroomed property, which for long-term living will comfortably accommodate four. In our case, two adults in one bedroom, two children sharing another. There is a lovely collection of original art featuring in every room, which must have been collected over many years.
The house is a 10 minute walk to the town of Roses and the local beach. This offers a variety of shopping, dining, drinking, water-sports and general lounge-about options. With two children who are in bed early, we did not however manage to exploit the evening restaurants, which typically open 8pm+. For faster eats, there are great pizzerias, rotisseries, and if you’re a handy chef, enough reasonably-priced, very fresh fish and seafood, to make cooking at home a joy.
Roses itself is not a beautiful town, but it has its own, unique character which shines stronger than some of the other more tourist-driven destinations, further down the coast.
A car is a must to make the best out of a stay here - This is an area where the Pyrenees meet the Med. Within minutes are the beaches of Almandrava, Canyelles. Take the time to explore the coastal footpaths - a stop in El Pirata bar-restaurant, clinging between the sea and cliff, and the adjacent beach of Platja del Bonifaci is a joy… A little further will reward you on the road to Montjoi, the home of El Bulli (those who can name 3 Michelin star restaurants will know…), and other gems like Calijtas and Pelosa just a few minutes further. Here you’ll find fewer tourists and more nature. The pristine, white-washed town of Cadaqués, and next-door Port Lligat, the home of Dali, lie 40 minutes away - Though the time to get there is more affected by mountain roads than distance.
Great location, convenience, management and responsiveness. Missing already.