This upgrade, completed on March 26, has transformed 1.1 kilometers of this popular coastal route. The intervention included new paving, accessibility improvements, and ground stabilization, with an investment of 570,000 euros. Thanks to this work, Roses now boasts 16 uninterrupted kilometers of seaside path, stretching from Santa Margarida to Cap Norfeu.
The renovation of this section was driven by the Roses City Council, which had to overcome bureaucratic hurdles with the State Directorate of Coasts. After a project halt, the solution came with the inclusion of the work in the European Next Generation Funds, allowing for the recovery of a space highly valued by its users.
“"We fought hard to get this section of the coastal path ready, because it is one of the most frequented and it was our duty to ensure it was in the best possible condition."
The coastal paths, originally used for coastal surveillance and smuggling control, have now become a fundamental tourist and health asset on the Costa Brava. The Costa Brava Tourism Board highlights them as one of the most emblematic hiking experiences. Data from 2024 shows a 2.3% increase in visitors to the Costa Brava and the Girona Pyrenees, with 8.5 million visitors and 28.3 million overnight stays, many of whom seek out these routes.
In addition to their tourist appeal, these paths are used by a large number of local and regional residents for physical activities and walks, a trend that has intensified since the COVID-19 pandemic. The Catalan Federation of Hiking Entities (FEEC) has recorded a significant increase in licenses, from 41,794 in 2019 to 45,199 in 2024, reflecting the growing interest in outdoor activities.
“"At any time of day, the coastal path offers a constant change of scenery, with railings that make it much safer. Before, in the section between Canyelles and the area below HotelVistabella, there were very dangerous points."
