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Rota, Spain
The Rota Lighthouse
Location
Country	Spain
Latitude	00 00 N
Longitude	000 00 E
Time Zone	GMT/UTC +1 (Standard Time)
Statistics
Population	26,792 (2005)
Area	84 km² (approximate)
Currency	Euro
Electricity	110V
Language	Spanish

Rota Layover

City Overview

Rota on Google Maps

Rota is a town of approximately 26,000 people in the Andalusia region of Spain, located in Cadiz province, across the Bay of Cadiz from the city of the same name. It is bordered by the Spanish towns of Chipiona, Jerez, and El Puerto de Santa María.

Located on the Atlantic coast, approximately halfway between Portugal and Gibraltar, it is primarily a resort town, a summer destination for tourists coming from all points in Europe. During the off-season, its main commercial activity centres on the fishing industry.

Rota is also the location of both a Spanish Naval base and a U.S. Naval base (which also hosts U.S. Marine and Air Force units). It is also the entrance point of U.S. Naval Vessels entering the Mediterranean Sea.

The Airport(s)

Naval Station Rota

This is a very busy airport for AMC operations. Many of the flights through here continue downrange to Sigonella, and then Bahrain. Nice airport right on the coast, with good facilities. Close to town.

Jerez Airport

Jerez is the main commercial airport serving Rota. It is a short drive from Rota and affectionately known as an airport with Solera, after the famous method of producing Sherry. This is a modern, efficient, yet quiet airport with a future. Presently there are about 8 flights a day Mainly to Madrid, Barcelona and London Gatwick and Stanstead.

Layover Hotels

Hotel Playa de la Luz

Situated right on the beach, only at 2 kms from the center of Rota. The Hotel Playa de la Luz, is an attractive low level hotel built in typical Andalucian style, with whitewashed walls and all the rooms are located around two large patios with tended lawn, flowers and palm and oranges trees. In one of the patios, you will find a large pool. Inside the club house you can order pitchers of Sangria and play pool in the cabana.

On the boardwalk in front of the hotel are sunbathers and beach goers as well as an outdoor bar.

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Hotel Duque

The Hotel Duque de Najera is located directly on the beach, and close to the harbor in the old section of the town of rota. When you walk out the main entrance of the Hotel, you are situated in the heart of downtown Rota. You will find endless Tapa's bars, nightclubs, and ventas all within a short walk.

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Getting Around

Things to See and Do

El Castillo de Luna

Dating from the 8th Century, the castle was constructed on a fortified Muslim 6th Century convent or ribat. It has a rectangular base with five almenados towers. Ponce de León used the castle on his visits and it is also known that Catholic Kings visiting the city also lodged within the castle walls. The castle's strength is a symbol for the people of Rota, as can be seen in its presence in the town crest. This Castle was later to become a Hospital and convent school. At present it is the seat of the City Council of Rota and its tourism department.

Shopping

Where to Eat

Clubs, Bars, Nightlife

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