Cádiz district, Andalusia, Spain

Places to visit near Rota

Rota is a town in Cádiz district, Andalusia, Spain, home to about 29,179 people. Within 50 km by road there are 111 places to visit — 48 forts & heritage, 18 beaches & coast, 17 churches and 6 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Castillo de Luna (1 km), Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la O (1 km) and Corrales de Rota (3 km).

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Rota, Andalusia
Rota, Cádiz district, Andalusia, Spain. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rota at a glance

Location
Cádiz district, Andalusia, Spain
Population
about 29,179
Coordinates
36.6255° N, 6.3622° W
Places within 50 km
111 (91 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Rota

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rota: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Rota

59 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rota. The closest is Castillo de Luna (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Rota

22 beaches & coast within 100 km of Rota. The closest is Playa de la Costilla (1 km); the best-known is Faro de San Sebastián (14 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Rota

20 churches within 100 km of Rota. The closest is Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la O (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rota

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rota. The closest is Corrales de Rota (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Rota

8 museums within 100 km of Rota. The closest is Centro Cultural Reina Sofía (14 km); the best-known is Museo Fundación Rafael Alberti (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rota

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rota. The closest is Río San Pedro (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Rota

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rota
  2. 3 km Corrales de Rota · nature spot, Cádiz
  3. 16 km Cascada Del Parque Genovés · waterfall, Cádiz
  4. 8 km Murallas de Santa Catalina · heritage site, Cádiz
  5. 11 km Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la O · church, Cádiz
  6. 1 km Castillo de Luna · heritage site, Cádiz
  7. 1 km Back to Rota

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How to reach Rota

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    Within 15 km of Rota

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rota by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4859Castillo de Luna (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1822Playa de la Costilla (1 km)
    Churches1720Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la O (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens68Corrales de Rota (3 km)
    Museums78Centro Cultural Reina Sofía (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs27Río San Pedro (22 km)
    Other attractions66Monumento A José Celestino Mutis (14 km)
    Parks55Parque El Mayeto (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12Isla de León (30 km)
    Caves02Cueva del Moro (97 km)
    Waterfalls11Cascada Del Parque Genovés (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints01Sierra de Gibalbín (54 km)

    Rota: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rota?

    Castillo de Luna (heritage site, about 1 km), Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la O (church, about 1 km), Corrales de Rota (nature spot, about 3 km), Murallas de Santa Catalina (heritage site, about 13 km), Cascada Del Parque Genovés (waterfall, about 14 km), Baluarte de la Candelaria (heritage site, about 14 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Rota?

    111 places on Spotwander: 48 forts & heritage, 18 beaches & coast, 17 churches, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rota?

    Castillo de Luna, about 1 km by road; Murallas de Santa Catalina (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Rota?

    Playa de la Costilla, about 1 km by road; Faro de Rota (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Rota?

    Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la O, about 1 km by road; Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rota?

    Start in Rota, visit Corrales de Rota, then Cascada Del Parque Genovés, then Murallas de Santa Catalina, then Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la O, then Castillo de Luna, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rota?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Rota

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Rota’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Rota on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.