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District of Roses
Catalonia - Spain

Empúries

Empúries, formerly known by its Spanish name Ampurias, was a town on the Mediterranean coast of the Catalan comarca of Alt Empordà in Catalonia, Spain. It was founded in 575 BC by Greek colonists from Phocaea with the name of Ἐμπόριον (Emporion, meaning "trading place", cf. emporion). It was later occupied by the Romans, but in the Early Middle Ages, when its exposed coastal position left it open to marauders, the town was abandoned.

Located at 42.1333, 3.10833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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575 BC establishments, Populated places established in the 6th century BC, Alt Empordà, Phocaean colonies, Ancient Greek cities, Archaeological sites in Spain, Ancient Greek sites in Spain, Roman sites in Spain, Former populated places in Spain

Cap de Creus

Cap de Creus is a peninsula and a headland located at the far NE of Catalonia, some 25 km south from the French border. The nearest town is Figueres, capital of the Alt Empordà and birthplace of Salvador Dalí. Cap de Creus is the easternmost point of mainland Catalonia and therefore of Spain and the Iberian Peninsula. Presently the area is a Natural Park.

Located at 42.3192, 3.32194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Headlands of Catalonia

ElBulli

elBulli was a Michelin 3-star restaurant near the town of Roses, Catalonia, Spain, run by chef Ferran Adrià. The small restaurant overlooked Cala Montjoi, a bay on Catalonia's Costa Brava, and was described as "the most imaginative generator of haute cuisine on the planet. " The restaurant was also associated with molecular gastronomy. The restaurant closed on July 30, 2011. It will reopen as a creativity centre in 2014.

Located at 42.25, 3.22639 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Restaurants established in 1964, Restaurants in Catalonia, Restaurants in Spain, Michelin Guide starred restaurants, Cuisine of Alt Empordà, Molecular gastronomy, 2011 disestablishments

Empuriabrava

Empuriabrava is one of the largest marinas in the world. It is located on the coast of Girona, the Costa Brava,. Empuriabrava was originally built on a swamp, and was transformed into a touristic community with original planning in 1964 and completion in 1975. The town has more than 40 km of canals and a seasonal, summer population of around 80,000. The Greco-Roman acropolis of Sant Martí d'Empúries is nearby.

Located at 42.25, 3.11667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Alt Empordà, Marinas in Spain, 1975 establishments in Spain

Gulf of Roses

The Gulf of Roses is the most north eastern bay on the Catalan coast. The bay is 16 km wide and is formed by the valley of the Fluvià river but also contains the estuaries of the Manol and la Muga rivers. These rivers drain the southern flanks of the eastern end of the Pyrenees and Alberes. The area is often affected by the severe Tramuntana wind. The bay contains the resorts of Roses, Castelló d'Empúries/Empuriabrava, Sant Pere Pescador, Empúries and L'Escala.

Located at 42.183, 3.183 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Bays of Catalonia, Gulfs of the Mediterranean

Sant Pere de Rodes

Sant Pere de Rodes is a former Benedictine monastery in the comarca of Alt Empordà, in the North East of Catalonia, Spain.

Located at 42.3236, 3.16667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Benedictine monasteries in Catalonia, Province of Girona, Romanesque architecture in Catalonia

Sant Pere Pescador

Sant Pere Pescador is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain, is a small town in the Bay of Roses on the river Fluvià. The town has the benefit of a sandy 7 km long beach. The first reference to the town dates from 974 when it was owned by the monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes part of the County of Empúries. The castle of Sant Pere dates from the 14th Century.

Located at 42.1889, 3.08333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Municipalities in Alt Empordà

Castelló d'Empúries

Castelló d'Empúries is a town and municipality in the Alt Empordà in Girona, Catalonia, and lies 9 km east of Figueres. In 1079, Castelló d'Empúries became the capital of the Empúries county due to the previous capital, Sant Martí d'Empúries, being too easily sacked by pirates. 1325-1341 saw a period of large expansion of this capital town, which ultimately ceased being the capital once the county joined the Crown of Aragon and Catalonia in 1385.

Located at 42.2583, 3.075 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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La Selva de Mar

La Selva de Mar is a municipality in the comarca of the Alt Empordà in Catalonia, Spain. Its a quite small with a population of about 197. The nearest town is El Port de la Selva, a common destination for beach-going tourists.

Located at 42.3236, 3.18889 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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L'Armentera

L'Armentera is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain.

Located at 42.174, 3.076 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Colera, Girona

Colera is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain. It is a village on the coast with an economy primarily based on tourism. It has several beaches within its vicinity including: Garbet, Burro, Atzuzenes, Portes, Morts la de'n Goixa, and Rovellada.

Located at 42.4, 3.15 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Fortià

The Formal Techniques Industry Association (ForTIA) aims to support the industrial use of formal methods under the umbrella organization of Formal Methods Europe. It was founded in 2003 through the initial efforts of Dines Bjørner and is currently chaired by Volkmar Lotz. Its scope is international and membership is by company. It organizes meetings, especially in conjunction with conferences, for instance, industry days at the FM conferences organized by FME.

Located at 42.245, 3.04 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Organizations established in 2003, Formal methods organizations, International nongovernmental organizations, Municipalities in Alt Empordà

Garriguella

Garriguella is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain.

Located at 42.3333, 3.06667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Palau-saverdera

Palau-saverdera is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain.

Located at 42.3, 3.15 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Pau, Spain

Pau is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain.

Located at 42.3167, 3.11667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Pedret i Marzà

Pedret i Marzà is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain.

Located at 42.3, 3.067 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Riumors

Riumors is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain.

Located at 42.2167, 3.05 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Vilamacolum

Vilamacolum is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain.

Located at 42.2, 3.06667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Vilamaniscle

Vilamaniscle is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain. It is located in the western part of the Serra de la Baga d'en Ferràn, a branch of the Albera Range. Much of its municipal term is covered with pine and cork oak trees. The main crops are olives and grapes. Local wine is appreciated all over the country. New hosting services are growing due to tourism. \t Vilamaniscle is the home for around 120 inhabitants today.

Located at 42.3667, 3.06667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Municipalities in Alt Empordà

Cap Norfeu

Cap Norfeu is a cape at the south-east end of the Cap de Creus peninsula located on the Costa Brava in Catalonia, Spain, between Roses and Cadaqués. It is located between the bays badia de Jóncols to the north and badia de Montjoi to the south, at the end of a little peninsula.

Located at 42.2434, 3.26603 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Headlands of Catalonia

Port Lligat

Port Lligat or Portlligat is a small village located in a small bay on Cap de Creus peninsula, on the Costa Brava of the Mediterranean Sea, near the city of Cadaqués in the Alt Empordà comarca, in Girona province, Catalonia, Spain. The Island of Port Lligat (or Island of Portlligat) is located at the entrance of the bay, separated from the mainland by a narrow 30-metre-wide canal. Salvador Dalí lived in the village and his house has been converted into the Casa-Museo Salvador Dalí.

Located at 42.2938, 3.28534 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Portlligat Museum-House

The Portlligat Museum-House is a small fisherman's hut where Salvador Dalí usually lived and worked from 1930 to 1982, when, upon the death of his wife Gala Dalí, he took up residence at Púbol Castle. The house has a labyrinthine structure which, from one point of departure, the Bear Lobby, spreads out and winds around in a succession of zones linked by narrow corridors, slight changes of level and blind passageways.

Located at 42.2933, 3.28611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Biographical museums in Spain, Historic house museums in Catalonia, Artist studios, Salvador Dalí, Art museums and galleries in Catalonia

Quermançó Castle

The Quermançó Castle is located about 2km north of Vilajuïga, Spain, situated on top of a remote hill and directly accessible only on foot from a small road that turns off the N-260. The history of the castle dates back to 1078. It was owned by Counts in the Empúries region. In 1472, during the Catalonian Civil War, the castle was occupied by forces loyal to John II.

Located at 42.34, 3.09194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Alt Empordà, Castles in Catalonia

Siege of Roses (1794–95)

The Siege of Roses (or Siege of Rosas) began on 28 November 1794 and lasted until 4 February 1795 when the Spanish garrison abandoned the port and the forces of the First French Republic took control. Dominique Catherine de Pérignon commanded the French army and Domingo Salvator Izquierdo led the Spanish defenders. The siege took place during the War of the Pyrenees which was part of the French Revolutionary Wars. The war ended in July 1795 and Roses was soon restored to Spain.

Located at 42.2667, 3.18333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Conflicts in 1794, Conflicts in 1795, Battles of the French Revolutionary Wars, Sieges involving Spain, Sieges involving France, 1794 in Europe, 1795 in Europe, 18th century in Spain

Siege of Roses (1808)

The Siege of Roses or Siege of Rosas from 7 November to 5 December 1808 saw an Imperial French corps led by Laurent Gouvion Saint-Cyr invest a Spanish garrison commanded by Peter O'Daly. After a siege lasting a month, the Spanish surrendered the port to the French. Roses (Rosas) is located 43 kilometres northeast of Girona (Gerona), Spain. The action occurred during the Peninsular War, part of the Napoleonic Wars.

Located at 42.2667, 3.18333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Battles of the Peninsular War, Battles of the Napoleonic Wars, Sieges involving Spain, Sieges involving France, Sieges involving the United Kingdom, Sieges involving Italy, Conflicts in 1808, 1808 in Spain