Rota

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Contents 1 Rota, Spain 2 Charts 3 Radio Nets 4 Local Weather 5 Approach and Navigation 6 Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration) 7 Offshore Islands and Groups 8 Marinas & Yacht Clubs 9 Anchorages 10 Yacht Repairs and Services 10.1 Marine Stores 10.2 Repairs/Yards 10.3 Fuel, Water, & Electricity 11 Tourism and Things to do Ashore 11.1 Tourism 11.2 Grocery & Supply Stores 11.3 Eateries 11.4 Internet/WiFi 11.5 Laundry 11.6 Motorbike & Car Rentals 11.7 Garbage Disposal 11.8 Transportation 12 Routes/Passages To/From 13 Cruiser's Friends 14 Forum Discussions 15 External Links 16 References & Publications 17 Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here) 18 Personal Notes 19 Contributors to this page [add 3 tildes (~~~) on the name line] 20 Cruising Wiki Navigation

Rota, Spain

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	36°36.54′N, 06°20.59′W
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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

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Local Weather

Local weather conditions?

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Approach and Navigation

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.

Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration)

Call Puerto Deportivo Rota on VHF channel 09 or telephone: +34 956 840069. E-mail address is: [email protected]. 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.

Offshore Islands and Groups

None.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

The Puerto Deportivo Rota 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

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

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.

Tourism and 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

At local library close to harbour.

Laundry

In the marina.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

Bin sin the marina.

Transportation

Transportation (local and/or international)

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

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

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External Links

Links to relevant websites.

References & Publications

Publications, Guides, etc.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• Details based on internet research and reports by visiting cruisers (please update if possible) --Athene of Lymington 15:13, 13 April 2010 (UTC)

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

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