13 reasons to retire in Rosas

The time of retirement is fast approaching? You want to end your days on the Costa Brava.

Whether you want to live here all year round or have a second home, the town of Rosas (officially Roses) located in the county of Alt Empordà will meet all your expectations.

Find out right away why you should choose this Costa Brava town to enjoy your retirement with peace of mind.

To take advantage of the climate

The amount of sunshine (more than 300 days a year) and the mild temperatures (on average 20°C) naturally help to attract pensioners to the Catalan coast and especially to Rosas.

Moreover, unlike Andalusia, summers are much more bearable.

To live in a well-connected city

The AP-7 motorway is relatively close to Rosas, as are Figueras train station and Girona airport.

It is therefore easy to access and move quickly throughout the coastline, within the territory and to other countries.

To stay close to your children and grandchildren

Roses enjoys an ideal location as it is only 30 km from the French border.

Whether by car, plane or train, you can easily visit or welcome your loved ones who have stayed in France.

To enjoy the breathtaking scenery

This coastal town is nestled in the bay of Roses. You have certainly heard about it as it has been one of the most beautiful bays in the world since 2011.

Are you a nature lover? About 20 kilometres from Rosas, you can admire breathtaking scenery in the Cap Creus and Aiguamolls nature parks.

 To take advantage of the numerous infrastructures

In Roses you will find everything you need: pharmacies, supermarkets, shops, banks, restaurants...

You can also buy local produce at the market held every Sunday in addition to the permanent indoor market.

With its numerous infrastructures, the quality of life in Rosas is very pleasant.

To practice all kinds of activities

Retirement is the ideal time to do things you don't have time to do when you're working: practising sport, going out, discovering new towns and cities and getting cultured...

And Roses offers the most active retirees the chance to practise a wide range of sporting activities such as golf, tennis, sailing, stand up paddle or hiking in the unmissable Cap de Creus.

Senior citizens looking for relaxation can stroll along the many fine sandy beaches (such as Nova, Rastrell or Salatar...) with transparent waters or enjoy the peace and quiet of some remote coves such as Cala Rostella.

Being a member of "L'Amicale des Français de Rosas" will allow you to practise with the other members of the association certain cultural (meals, trips) and sporting activities (hiking, cycling, golf, aquagym...).

When your children and grandchildren visit you, they can relax on the beach, board the Roses Express tourist train, go go-karting or enjoy the Aquabrava water park .

To taste the local specialities

The fishing port of Rosas is one of the most important in Catalonia in terms of production and number of boats. Here you will find many varieties of fish and seafood, such as sea bream, sardines, prawns, langoustines and prawns..., to be enjoyed grilled or directly in the dishes.

In the town's many restaurants you can also taste fresh produce from the sea, Spanish specialities (paella, salmorejo, fideuà, and gazpacho...) and Catalan specialities (escalivada, gambas de palamós, fideu and crema catalana...), accompanied by D.O. Empordà wines.

To benefit from quality medical care

Roses belongs to Catalonia; an autonomous community with high quality hospitals and medical centres and highly qualified health professionals.

While waiting to apply to the SNS and benefit from Spanish social security, pensioners can use their European Health Insurance Card.

For easy integration

Catalans and Spaniards in general are known for their joie de vivre and friendliness. They will help you integrate quickly and easily.

If you don't speak Catalan or Castilian by the time you retire in Roses, don't panic because on the one hand you will find many people speaking French (tourists, expatriates, pensioners, members of L'Amicale des Français de Rosas) and on the other hand Spanish is a relatively easy language to learn.

To be in a safe city

Safety and tranquillity characterise this city. In Rosas, as in the rest of the Iberian Peninsula, life is good all year round.

To pay less tax

From 183 days (even if not continuous) spent in Spain, you will be considered a Spanish national. Your private retirement pension, as well as the taxes and duties associated with your property purchase, will therefore be taxable in Spain. This is an undeniable advantage given that taxes are lower than in France.

To save money

Spending one's retirement in Rosas (and also in Spain) rather than in France increases one's purchasing power since prices are on average 26% lower than in our country.

Whether you're shopping, buying clothes or doing activities, you'll make real savings.

To buy a property at an attractive price

In Roses, you will find many properties (flat with sea view, house with swimming pool or luxurious villa...) at prices much more accessible than in France.

Some senior citizens only live in Rosas for part of the year. Renting out your property to tourists and Spaniards during the other months of the year will be a very profitable investment.

As you can see, retiring to Rosas is a wise choice.

Are you ready to buy a property in this coastal town? Then why not make use of Immo 365? As a French-speaking estate agency specialising in the Costa Brava and particularly in Rosas, we manage your property purchase project for you from A to Z.