Rota

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Rota
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Rota harbour from the east

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

BA Admiralty
92 - Cabo de Sao Vicente to the Strait of Gibraltar
142 - Strait of Gibraltar
773 - Strait of Gibraltar to Isla de Alborán
90 - Rio de Las Piedras to Cabo Trafalgar
86 - Bahia de Cadiz
Spanish
4433

Weather

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Sources for Weather forecasts:

Passages

See SW Spain.

Communication

Provide any navigation notes especially any dangers or peculiar local conditions here.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

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, the shelter is good.

Berthing

The harbor is shared with a marina and a fishing port. Yachts go to the marina. At busy periods, it is advisable to book a berth in advance.

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.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Puerto Deportivo Rota

Puerto Deportivo Rota/wiki/Rota#Puerto_Deportivo_Rota
Marina icon Puerto Deportivo Rota [[Rota#Puerto Deportivo Rota|Puerto Deportivo Rota]] 36°36.935'N, 006°21.228'W

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 (50T). Close to the old town.

[email protected]; Tel: +34 (856) 104 011; Fax: +34 (856) 587 581; Mobile: +34 (600) 141 558;VHF channel 09
Address: Lugar Muelle Deportivo Pesquero, 11520 Rota, Cadiz, Spain

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.

Amenities

Facilities
Water On all pontoons
Electricity On all pontoons
Toilets In the marina
Showers In the marina
Laundry In the marina
Garbage Bins in the marina
Supplies
Fuel Fuel station in the marina
Bottled gas ?
Chandlers Small chandlery at the marina
Services
Repairs Boatyard associated with marina has travel lift (50T). Engineering repairs. Electrical and electronic repairs.
Internet
  • Like most if not all Marinas in Andalusia, there is no WiFi offered at the Marina itself
  • You can get WiFi access, reportedly, at the local library close to the harbour.
Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals ?

Provisioning

  • 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.

Eating out

  • Restaurant and bar the marina
  • Many restaurants around the harbour

Transportation

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

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.

Friends

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

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

  • Rota at the Wikipedia

References

See Spain.

Comments

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


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