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This church stands out on the Rota skyline with its odd shape and towering capilla. Built in the 16th century it has a complicated mixture of architectural styles and was financed by the de Leon family. The carved choir on the interior was done by Don Diego Roldan, the renowned artist from Jerez. The treasury is also open to the public as well as the various chapels.
Written Jul 5, 2006
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There are great little plazas and small streets to wander in Rota. It is small enough that it is almost impossible to get lost and just as easy to get wrapped up in the quaint atmosphere of the old town.
Written Jul 5, 2006
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Once used by the family of Ponce de Leon, it was built on top of a Moorish fort in the 13th century. The ground floor is open to the public for free but the second floor is the current seat of the town hall and is not open for visitors. The general plan is very simple and contains a beautiful interior courtyard with a fountain. There is evidence of earlier fresco work on the walls shown with some restoration work that has been done. It also houses the office of tourism.
It is open from 10-midday and then reopens around 5pm.
Written Jul 5, 2006
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The paseos that are along the beaches are a great place to stroll and watch the activity on the beaches below. They are usually tree lined and have intermittent cafes around them. They are particularly great for watching the sun set.
Written Jul 5, 2006
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The beaches around Rota are clearly the biggest draw of locals and tourists alike. The Chorrillo and Rompidillo beaches are along the Bay of Cadiz. The water is calm and not as windy as Playa de la Costilla can be.
Written Jul 5, 2006
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This pretty plaza with the palm trees is home to two ot the main attractions in Rota, the Parroquia de Nuestra Senora de la 0 and the Castillo de Luna. It's also a nice place to relax with a drink and a tapa at Bar La Concha.
The plaza is named for a Rota native who sailed with Columbus on his second voyage to the New World.
Written Jun 30, 2005
Address: Plaza Bartolome Perez
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The castillo was built as a residence on the site of a 13th century Muslim ribat. Today serves as the main government building (ayuntameinto) for the city of Rota. We didn't get any decent information about the castillo because since we visited during siesta, the tourist office located inside was closed and we couldn't get any brochures. Still, the guard let us in to look at the courtyard which has beautiful ornamentation and is surely worth a look.
Written Jun 30, 2005
Address: Plaza Bartolome Perez
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From the outside this church is fairly non-descript except for the pretty arched doorway, bell tower, and location on the fairly expansive Plaza Bartolome Perez. Inside is where you will be amazed at the expansive decoration in the side chapels of this gothic structure. The first thing that will come to your mind is how does a town this small have such a magnificent place of worship? At least that's what I was wondering. The last chapel on the left as you look towards the main entrance from the main altar has a definite baroque feel while the chapel next to it has more of a renaissance style. The main alter isn't nearly as ornate as the side chapels but it does have a skillfully carved set of choir stalls.
The Parroquia is a definite must-see site in Rota.
Written Jun 30, 2005
Address: Plaza Bartolome Perez
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Dont miss spring Feria! Each town has its own spring fair, Sevilla, Puerto de santa Maria Rota etc. One big long party.
Updated Nov 24, 2006
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This tower has a pretty blue and white tile dome and is the remnant of the Convento de la Merced which was established in 1600 and destroyed by a hurricane in 1722.
Updated Jun 30, 2005
Address: Compas del Conventor
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2 Reviews and 60 Opinions We have had friends stay here and it is lovely. Beautiful views full ocean front.
3 Reviews and 104 Opinions We stayed here for one month and then decided to stay in Spain permanently.
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This tower has a pretty blue and white tile dome and is the remnant of the Convento de la Merced which was established in 1600 and destroyed by a hurricane in...
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Work has sent me to many places, mostly within the U.S., but I have had the chance to travel to Guam and the Azores in the past on business. On both of those trips I took advantage and spent extra...
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Rota is a beach town on Spain's beautiful southern coast. It is a relaxed place with a few sights and expansive beaches to lounge and find your rest. It is just a short distance by car or ferry from...
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What an awesome place!! Had a wonderful time although I had to take it easy on the Sangria and delicious food. People were very friendly everywhere we went..
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This is my fourth time in Rota. We come here for work...but we always have a great time. There's good fun to be had here for all ages.
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We hit this port 3 damn times... this place sucks about as bad as any American military town. It gets old quick.
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