Things to do in Roses

Enter the surreal world of Salvador Dalí at his fantastical museum in Figueres

The Salvador Dalí House-Museum was the home of the Spanish artist and his wife Gala, from 1930-1982. Visitors can see how the couple lived and admire sculptures outside the house. It is located in Portlligat, Catalonia, Spain.

The Marimurtra Botanical Garden, or Jardí Botànic Marimurtra, is one of Costa Brava's most beautiful gardens. It sits on top of a steep cliff in Blanes, Spain, and offers incredible views of the coast and the twinkling Mediterranean Sea. Visitors can take a walk amongst over 4,000 plant species and enjoy the peace and tranquility.

Once a strategic defensive fortress on the Royal Way (Camí Ral) between Barcelona and Girona, Hostalric Castle is an invitation to a past when battles were waged from fortress walls. During a guided tour of the castle you'll learn how the bastions and moat were used as defensive systems and explore all key areas of the castle.

An immersive experience on the climate crisis. Castell de Lloret combines entertainment, climate change awareness and immersive experience. ROOM 1 - CAUSES Dive into the causes of climate change through the metaverse and discover the human activities that have polluted the planet and caused global warming. ROOM 2 - CONSEQUENCES Experience the effects of the climate emergency firsthand. Observe the dramatic effects of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest; suffer the impact of a sixth-generation fire or be shipwrecked in a storm of biblical dimensions. ROOM 3 - SOLUTIONS Explore through an immersive show of images, lights and sounds all the keys to stop the climate crisis. Do it through touch screens with interactive digital games. BAR Finish the experience enjoying our outdoor terrace with unbeatable views of the Mediterranean Sea.

Celler Martín Faixó - Sa Perafita is an atmospheric, family-run winery located in Girona, Spain. Visitors can enhance the enchanting, boozy experience with added views of the gorgeous Cap de Creus, between the mountains and the sea. The vines here grow in the north wind, "la tramuntana", in the shadow of Mas Perafita, constructed in the 14th century and renovated in 2004 by the Martin Faixó Family.

Tour the medieval castle and walk along the ancient walls

Located in the small village of La Escala, Girona, the Solés Anchovy Factory-Museum has been slating anchovies en masse since 1888! This proud family-run factory is open as a visitor centre, where guests will be captivated – hook, line, and sinker – by the art of anchovy-production.

Tour the fortress and walk through the expansive courtyards

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