Cala Rostella, Mediterranean beach cove in Roses, Spain.
Cala Rostella, also called cala Rustella, is a 100-metre-long, 10-metre-wide beach of coarse sand and stones in the municipality of Roses, Alt Empordà. It lies in a small bay bounded by the punta del Bergantí to the east and the cap Blanc to the west, eight kilometres from the centre of Roses.
Cala Rostella lies in a small bay between the punta del Bergantí to the east and the cap Blanc to the west, about eight kilometres from the centre of Roses. The sources record no ancient port or Greek and Roman settlement here; the cove is documented as a virgin beach of the Roses municipality in the Alt Empordà. Since 2009 it has held the European EMAS environmental certificate and the international ISO 14.001.
The cove lies on the Camí de Ronda that leads to Cala Montjoi, and walkers reach it on foot along this coastal path. Since 2009 the beach has held the European EMAS environmental certificate and the international ISO 14.001 standard, awarded for the management of the site.
During summer months, vehicle access is restricted and the cove is best reached on foot or by boat. Visitors should prepare for limited parking availability and consider arriving early.
Since 2009 Cala Rostella has held the European EMAS environmental certificate and the international ISO 14.001, unusual for a beach reached only by a footpath. The cove lies in a small bay bounded by the punta del Bergantí to the east and the cap Blanc to the west.
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