Rota

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Rota is a small resort and harbour situated on the coast of Andalusia 10 miles SSE of Chipiona and 5 miles NNW of Cadiz. Founded by the Phoenicians, the town was later occupied by the Romans and subsequently the Moors until falling into Spanish hands with the expulsion of the Moors in the 13th century. The town’s impressive Castillo de la Luna (now the town hall) dates from this period. Today, Rota is a bustling holiday resort and fishing harbour and also an important Spanish/US naval base. Its harbour, which is shared with the fishing fleet, has a modern, 500-berth marina with all usual facilities.

Charts

British Admiralty

86

Spanish

4433

Weather

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Islands

None.

Communication

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Navigation

Provide any navigation notes especially any dangers or peculiar local conditions here. Arriving from the north, keep one mile offshore as you round Punta Candor to avoid shallow reefs extending along the coast for the final three miles up to the harbour. Arriving from the south, there are no dangers. The narrow harbour entrance is orientated NNE. Depths at the entrance are at least 4.5 metres. Once inside, shelter is good.

Berthing

Call Puerto Deportivo Rota on VHF channel 09 or telephone: +34 956 840069. E-mail. Once inside the harbour, moor at the reception pontoon opposite the entrance (which doubles as the fuel station) and visit the marina office. At busy periods, it is advisable to book a berth in advance.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

The Puerto Deportivo Rota is the only marina in the bay of Cádiz which is actually in the town itself so it is very convenient. It has a total of 500 berths on 11 pontoons. Maximum length 32 metres. Maximum draught 2.5 metres. Water and electricity on all pontoons. Toilets and showers. Laundry. Fuel station. Good security via electronic access card.. Travel lift (32T)

Anchorages

In settled weather,anchor in sand off the beach of Rompidillo immediately NE of the harbour. Better anchorage east of Puerto Sherry seven miles to the SE.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

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Repairs/Yards

Boatyard associated with marina has travel lift (32T). Engineering repairs. Electrical and electronic repairs. Small chandlery.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel station in the marina. Water and electricity on all pontoons.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Rota has some superb beaches extending several miles NW of the town. Coastal paths follow the coastline through a succession of pine woods. The old town is very attractive with several old buildings, including the town hall based in the 13th century Castillo de Luna.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Supermarkets in town about 15 minutes away (will deliver to the marina). Smaller shops closer. Markets for fish and for meat and vegetables close to harbour.

Eateries

Numerous restaurants around the harbour.

Internet/WiFi

Like most if not all Marinas in Andalusia, there is no WiFi offered at the Marina itself. You can get access reportedly at the local library close to the harbour.

Laundry

In the marina.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

Bin sin the marina.

Transportation

• International airport at Jerez
• Bus service to Seville and Jerez from the town
• Ferry service across to Cadiz from the harbour

Friends

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Forums

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Links

• Rota at the Wikipedia

References & Publications

See Spain.

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