landmark
Cádiz Old Town
One of Europe's oldest cities, a sea-girt peninsula of golden-domed cathedral, watchtowers and Atlantic ramparts.
12 km · about 25 min drive
Andalusia, Spain · Europe
Rota is worth a stop: 20 minutes from El Puerto de Santa María, 43km from Doñana National Park.
Rota is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 28,848, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Rota sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Rota to your route.
Rota is a municipality and town in the Province of Cádiz, Andalusia, Spain. Its surface area is 84 km2 and is bordered by the towns of Chipiona, Sanlúcar de Barrameda and El Puerto de Santa María. It is located near the city of Jerez de la Frontera and is 36 kilometers away from the provincial capital, Cádiz. It hadRead more
in the year 2009 28,516 inhabitants, with a density of 339 inhabitants / km2. It belongs to two associations, the Association of Municipalities of Cádiz Bay along with the municipalities of Cádiz, Jerez de la Frontera, El Puerto de Santa María, San Fernando, Chiclana de la Frontera and Puerto Real; and the Association of Municipalities of the Lower Guadalquivir that comprises municipalities of Northwest Coast of Andalusia.
Located along the Bay of Cádiz in the Atlantic Ocean, it is halfway between Portugal and Gibraltar, is predominantly a tourist town, a vacation/holiday destination for travelers from all over Europe. During the low season, its main business activity is the fishing industry. In the municipality is located the Naval Station Rota, which is the largest source of employment to the municipality. It also served as a transoceanic abort landing site for the Space Shuttle program.
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Rota is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 36.6236 latitude, -6.3600 longitude.
Rota has a population of approximately 28,848 people, making it a town in Spain.
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Full driving guide for Spain6 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
One of Europe's oldest cities, a sea-girt peninsula of golden-domed cathedral, watchtowers and Atlantic ramparts.
12 km · about 25 min drive
bridge
Nicknamed 'La Pepa', this 2015 cable-stayed bridge soars 69 m above the Bay of Cádiz: one of Europe's tallest road decks, with sea-and-city views on the drive across.
15 km · about 25 min drive
racetrack
A sun-soaked circuit in southern Spain that has been a cornerstone of MotoGP and a frequent Formula 1 test venue for decades.
31 km · about 35 min drive
national park
A vast UNESCO wetland of marshes and dunes at the Guadalquivir delta, a crucial haven for migratory birds and lynx.
43 km · about 50 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A dramatic white town balanced on a narrow limestone ridge with sheer drops on three sides above the Guadalete River.
51 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
A dazzling white town crowning a hill above the Costa de la Luz, a maze of Moorish lanes and flower-filled patios.
54 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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