Roses

As of May 2026, Roses, Cadaqués, L'Escala have 4,093 active Airbnb and VRBO listings. This represents a 11% decrease from the previous year.

The average Airbnb or VRBO in Roses generates €17K per year. High-performing properties earn €48K/year, while low-performing properties earn €10K/year. This wide revenue gap suggests a significant disparity in asset utilization, as declining market revenue coincides with stable supply, indicating that top earners are capturing a disproportionate share of limited demand.

Airbnb and VRBO can be profitable in Roses. Average annual revenue is €17K with 33% occupancy. High-performing properties earn up to €48K/year. The delta between average and high performance demonstrates that market-wide occupancy constraints do not preclude substantial earnings for units that successfully differentiate themselves within the current supply contraction.

The average occupancy rate for Airbnbs and VRBOs in Roses is 33%. This occupancy level, combined with an average nightly rate of €165, results in a RevPAR (revenue per available room) of €29 per day.

4+ bedroom properties demonstrate the strongest performance in Roses, with annual revenue of €34K. These properties balance operating costs and rental demand most effectively in the Roses market. Property performance varies significantly by location, amenities, and management quality.

Short-term rental regulations vary by jurisdiction in the Roses area. Roses: Moderate. Tourist license (HUT) required, registration with Generalitat de Catalunya mandatory. No owner-occupancy rules. Some density limits in saturated zones. Enforcement increasing with inspections and fines for unlicensed properties. Cadaqués: Moderate. HUT license required, municipal registration mandatory. Moratorium on new licenses in saturated areas since 2018. No owner-occupancy requirement. Active enforcement with periodic inspections and penalties. L'Escala: Moderate. HUT license required, municipal compatibility certificate needed. Density restrictions in historic center. No owner-occupancy rules. Growing enforcement with fines for illegal rentals. Always verify current regulations with local authorities and obtain necessary permits before operating a short-term rental.

The Roses Airbnb and VRBO market is currently showing balanced conditions. Supply has declined 11% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 33%. This indicates balanced supply-demand dynamics. The concurrent drop in revenue despite lower competition suggests that demand contraction is currently outpacing the reduction in available inventory, pressuring overall market yields.

Launch around May, 2-3 months before peak summer season (August peaks). This pre-peak timing lets you build reviews when competition is 21% lower than peak months. Avoid launching during peak season when established listings dominate, or slow months (November-January) when gaining traction is harder.

The most common amenities in Roses listings include: Kitchen (87%), Washing Machine (84%), Tv (77%), Air Conditioning (71%), Balcony (59%). Amenities that boost revenue the most include Bbq, Pool, Washing Machine, with Bbq properties earning approximately 54% more (€44K/year vs €28K/year).

Monthly estimated revenue per listing in Roses over the last 12 months: May: €959, June: €1K, July: €2K, August: €2K, September: €903, October: €674, November: €398, December: €730, January: €377, February: €358, March: €493, April: €1K. These figures are based on RevPAR (revenue per available room) multiplied by the number of days in each month.

The overall average nightly rate in Roses is €165, up 3% year-over-year. By property size: 1-bedroom properties average €115/night, 2-bedroom properties average €138/night, 3-bedroom properties average €189/night, 4+ bedroom properties average €436/night. Rates peak in August and are lowest in February.

Guests in Roses book an average of 30 days in advance, down 35% from last year. By property size: 1-bedroom: 26 days, 2-bedroom: 31 days, 3-bedroom: 33 days, 4+ bedroom: 41 days. Larger properties tend to have longer booking windows as guests plan group trips further ahead.

Over the past year, the Roses Airbnb and VRBO market has seen the following changes: supply declined 11%, revenue per listing decreased 33%, occupancy fell 14%, average nightly rates increased 3%, and lead time decreased 35%. Shortening lead times combined with falling occupancy highlight a shift toward last-minute booking patterns, complicating revenue management in a softening demand environment.

In Roses, Saturday sees the highest booking demand while Monday has the lowest. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekends show 12% higher occupancy than weekdays.