Due to its magnificent coastal location, a few kilometers from the Bay of Cádiz, southwest of Western Andalusia and bathed by the Atlantic Ocean, it is considered a privileged place. It has a population of 29,491 inhabitants that triples during the summer months. Mild temperatures are the general trend in Rota, so any season can be the ideal time to visit. Its more than 3,200 hours of sunshine a year make Rota a privileged enclave in southern Spain.
The town of Rota, due to its strategic location, has been a place of passage for different cultures and civilizations. It has important monuments such as the Church of Ntra. Sra. de la O or the Castillo de Luna and stands out for being surrounded by 16km of magnificent beaches, in which urban beaches such as “La Costilla” and “El Rompido” stand out.
Admission to the Smart Tourism Destinations Programme | The destination joined the Smart Tourism Destinations programme in May 2020 and carried out the Diagnostic Report and Action Plan for its transformation into a Smart Tourist Destination in November 2022. |
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Technical data
VAT number: P1103000DAddress: Plaza de España, 1
Postal code: 11520
Telephone: 956 82 91 40
Region: Andalucía
Province: Cádiz
Population: Rota
Country: España
Local entity type: Ayuntamiento
Date of membership: 20200520
Diagnosis: Sí
Diagnosis date: 24/11/2022
Destination Type: Urbano marítimo
Population: 29,282
Area (km²): 84.13
Density (inhab/km²): 348.06
Level in the Network: Nivel 3