accessible tourism guide. rota 2015
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This project emerged with the intention of bringing tourism closer to all the population, although it is meant for disabled tourists and it includes the idea of making our city more accessible.TRANSCRIPT
ACCESSIBLE TOURISM GUIDE
This project emerged with the intention of bringing tourism closer to all the population, although it is
meant fordisabled tourists and it includes the idea of making our city more accessible.
Nowadays, changes happen so fast that in only a few years the concept of accessible tourism itself,
understood as that one which follows the supression of architectural barriers, is evolving into the
concept of tourism for everyone. This shows the wishfor a 'global' tourism: for every individual, with
no barriers at all.
From our town, we would like to offer this Accessible Tourism Guide. It is mainly oriented to people
with reduced mobility and need to make use of wheelchairs. In this way, we show you three
accessible routes that can be carried out depending on every specific situation.
• Gastronomic accessible route It is focused on 2 areas: the city centre and the outskirts. The latter
is to be taken while carrying out the environmental route.
• Environmental accessible routeThis route lets you know the wide variety of services and
facilities we can offer from the Beach Deparment to disabled and non-disabled people. These
services and facilities are fully provided during beach season (from April to September).
Moreover, this route includes the following natural spaces: the pine forest, the dunes, the fishing
weirs and the botanical garden. A wooden walkway runs between the trees and the beach and has
lookout points and accesses to it for you to enjoy this route.
• Historical-cultural accessible routeThe main tourist attractions in Rota when it comes to history
and culture: Churches, Castle, Lighthouses and Arches.
This guide has been made by members of a Regional Plan for Youth Employment, hoping
our fellow citizens and visitors find this information useful.
María Eva Corrales Caballero
Rota's Mayor
HISTORICAL-CULTURAL ACCESIBLE ROUTE
Duration: 2 hours approx. Distance: 2 Km approx. Difficulty: low.
From ‘Plaza de España’, go to ‘Castillo de Luna’ passing by Italia, GarcíaLópez and San Clemente Streets. These are typical narrow whitewashed streets full of flowerpots, which were built in the Middle Ages around the Castle. The ‘Castillo de Luna’ is rectangular in shape and has five towers with battlements. It was built in the 13th century on an old Muslim ribat, which is a small fortification. Its historic importance is shown in the 185 tiles which comprise the mural at the main entrance. This mural represents the visit of the Catholic Monarchs in 1477. Queen Isabella I of Castile and King Ferdinand II of Aragon were invited by D. Rodrigo Ponce de León.
In its interior you will find a courtyard built in the 15th century. It preserves not only the original columns and balustrade, but also mural paintings of Mudejar style. In the 20th century, the Castle served as a hospital and school. It was restored in the late 1900s and nowadays it serves as the seat of Rota’s Town Hall. The Castle is accessible, with the exception of the upper part where the roof is found. On the ground floor, you can find Rota’s Tourist Office where you can ask for any information such as the schedules to visit the different attractions in our town
.
After having enjoyed the Castle, you will now visit the ‘Iglesia de la O’. D. Rodrigo Ponce de León commissioned the construction of this Church in the 16th century. The interior of the Church stands out because of the combination of different styles: Gothic, Elizabethan, Plateresque and Baroque. In the beginning, only the main nave was built, which consists of three splendid vaults separated by two big arches supported by plain-shaft columns. Subsequently, in the 17th and 18th centuries, five side chapels were added. There are two items to highlight: the magnificent cedarwood and mahogany choir made by D. Diego de Roldán and the pipe organ made by D. Juan Debono, both from the 18th century. You can get into the Church with the help of a ramp located next to the main entrance. After having seen these two delightful monuments, if you go to the street which is in front of the main entrance, taking the ramp with its respective landings, you will go through a little pointed arch. Once you go through it, you will get to the
boardwalk where you can enjoy one of the most incredible views of ‘La Costilla’ beach, a 4-kilometer-long beach of fine golden sand.If you continue to the left, surrounding the ‘Duque de Nájera’ Hotel, you will find 2 lighthouses. The Old Lighthouse from 1909 is located on the very same ‘PuertadelMuelle’ (Pier Gate) of the old walled town. It is 15 meters above sea level and 9 meters above ground level. The New Lighthouse from 1980 is a 28-meter-tall cylindrical tower made of reinforced concrete. It is 34 meters above sea level and nowadays it is the operational lighthouse.
On the right, there is a marina, which was built in 1992. Then, go to ‘San Juan de Puerto Rico’ Ave. until you find a very inclined ramp on the left of a roundabout. If you go up that ramp, you will get to ‘Pasadillas’ Street where the remains of the old ‘Puerta de Jerez’ (Jerez Gate) are. A little bit further, you will find the ‘Mirador de lasAlmenas’ (‘Las Almenas’ tree-lined square) where you can enjoy the magnificent views of ‘El Rompidillo‘ beach as well as the marina. Behind that square, the ‘Plaza de Abastos’ (Market) can be found. It was previously an old Monastery of the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy built in the 17th century, whose only remain is the ‘Torre de la Merced’ (Tower of Mercy). The original tower was destroyed by a storm in 1722. Taking the street next to the Market, you will get to its main entrance where you will be only able to see the exterior of the restored tower. Leaving the Market, you get to Veracruz Street and on the left it is the ‘Arco de la Villa’ (Rota’s Arch). This was the main gate of the old walled city and it is connected to Sanlúcar de Barrameda. Due to the commercial trade which existed around this gate, the Town Hall was established there. At this point, you will be where the route started so the tour would be concluded.
1. CASTILLO DE LUNA
2. IGLESIA DE LA O
3. ARCO OJIVAL
4. FAROS
5. TORRE LA MERCED
6. PLAZA DE ESPAÑA
7. CAPILLA LA CARIDAD*
8. ARCO DE REGLA*
9. CAPILLA SAN ROQUE*
In order to complete the tour, but only if you feel like it, you may also see the ‘Capilla de la Caridad No. 7’ , the ‘Arco de Regla No. 8’ and the ‘Capilla de San Roque No. 9’ , being all of them accessible.
GASTRONOMIC ACCESIBLE ROUTE The typical dishes you can taste in our Town are made with local produce and freshlyfollowing list of dishes makes up our local cuisineand the sea: Urta a la Roteña (Baked red banded sea bream with tomatoes, onions and Italian sweet peppers), BerzaRoteña (stew made with beans and Swiss chards), ArranqueRoteño (thick purée made with tomato, garlic, Italian sweet peppers, salt and olive oil), Sopa de Urta (fish soup made with tomato, onion and green Italian pepper), Menudo (stew made with garbanzo beans and pig intestine), Papas con Chocos (stew made with potatoes and cuttlefish), Tortillitas de Cammade with potatoes and dogfish), Morena en Adobo (battered and fried moray eels), OrtiguillasFritas (battered and fried sea anemone), Verdigones (common cockles), Erizos (sea urchins), Caballas con Pirmackerel with onion, tomato, Italian sweet pepper, vinegar, olive oil and salt), Burgaillos (common periwinkles), Lapas (limpets), Galeras (mantis shrimps), Puntillitas (fried baby squids), Castañitas (roasted chestnuts), Gambas al Ajillo (shrimps in garlic sauce), Caracoles (small snails in spicy sauce), Cabrillas (big snails in spicy tomato sauce), Papas Aliñás (boiled potatoes with tuna, bunching onion, parsley, olive oil and sherry vinegar), Tagarninas (Spanish oyster plant), Gazpacho (cocucumber, Italian sweet pepper, onion and garlic, olive oil, wine vinegar, water, and salt), Poleás (variant of porridge made with water, flour, salt, anise, milk and sugar and usually served with fried bread.) and Al(small torta made with flour, sesame and eggs).When it comes to wines, our incomparable ‘Tintilla de Rota’ is a must. This wine is made from grapes grown only in our town but native to ‘La Rioja’ region (northern Spain). A sweet and fruity wine tdesserts and appetizers. Our visitors also come to Rota looking for our very wellmany people in Rota eat them with mayonnaise).
GASTRONOMIC ACCESIBLE ROUTEThe typical dishes you can taste in our Town are made with local produce and freshlyfollowing list of dishes makes up our local cuisine, which includes, as mentioned before, produce from the land and the sea: Urta a la Roteña (Baked red banded sea bream with tomatoes, onions and Italian sweet peppers), BerzaRoteña (stew made with beans and Swiss chards), ArranqueRoteño (thick purée made with
, Italian sweet peppers, salt and olive oil), Sopa de Urta (fish soup made with tomato, onion and green Italian pepper), Menudo (stew made with garbanzo beans and pig intestine), Papas con Chocos (stew made with potatoes and cuttlefish), Tortillitas de Camarones (baby shrimp fritters), Cazón en Amarillo (stew made with potatoes and dogfish), Morena en Adobo (battered and fried moray eels), OrtiguillasFritas (battered and fried sea anemone), Verdigones (common cockles), Erizos (sea urchins), Caballas con Pirmackerel with onion, tomato, Italian sweet pepper, vinegar, olive oil and salt), Burgaillos (common periwinkles), Lapas (limpets), Galeras (mantis shrimps), Puntillitas (fried baby squids), Castañitas (roasted
hrimps in garlic sauce), Caracoles (small snails in spicy sauce), Cabrillas (big snails in spicy tomato sauce), Papas Aliñás (boiled potatoes with tuna, bunching onion, parsley, olive oil and sherry vinegar), Tagarninas (Spanish oyster plant), Gazpacho (cold soup made with stale bread, tomato, cucumber, Italian sweet pepper, onion and garlic, olive oil, wine vinegar, water, and salt), Poleás (variant of porridge made with water, flour, salt, anise, milk and sugar and usually served with fried bread.) and Al(small torta made with flour, sesame and eggs). When it comes to wines, our incomparable ‘Tintilla de Rota’ is a must. This wine is made from grapes grown only in our town but native to ‘La Rioja’ region (northern Spain). A sweet and fruity wine tdesserts and appetizers. Our visitors also come to Rota looking for our very wellmany people in Rota eat them with mayonnaise).
GASTRONOMIC ACCESIBLE ROUTE The typical dishes you can taste in our Town are made with local produce and freshly-caught fish. The
as mentioned before, produce from the land and the sea: Urta a la Roteña (Baked red banded sea bream with tomatoes, onions and Italian sweet peppers), BerzaRoteña (stew made with beans and Swiss chards), ArranqueRoteño (thick purée made with
, Italian sweet peppers, salt and olive oil), Sopa de Urta (fish soup made with tomato, onion and green Italian pepper), Menudo (stew made with garbanzo beans and pig intestine), Papas con Chocos (stew
arones (baby shrimp fritters), Cazón en Amarillo (stew made with potatoes and dogfish), Morena en Adobo (battered and fried moray eels), OrtiguillasFritas (battered and fried sea anemone), Verdigones (common cockles), Erizos (sea urchins), Caballas con Piriñacas (flaked mackerel with onion, tomato, Italian sweet pepper, vinegar, olive oil and salt), Burgaillos (common periwinkles), Lapas (limpets), Galeras (mantis shrimps), Puntillitas (fried baby squids), Castañitas (roasted
hrimps in garlic sauce), Caracoles (small snails in spicy sauce), Cabrillas (big snails in spicy tomato sauce), Papas Aliñás (boiled potatoes with tuna, bunching onion, parsley, olive oil and
ld soup made with stale bread, tomato, cucumber, Italian sweet pepper, onion and garlic, olive oil, wine vinegar, water, and salt), Poleás (variant of porridge made with water, flour, salt, anise, milk and sugar and usually served with fried bread.) and Alpisteras
When it comes to wines, our incomparable ‘Tintilla de Rota’ is a must. This wine is made from grapes grown only in our town but native to ‘La Rioja’ region (northern Spain). A sweet and fruity wine that is best for desserts and appetizers. Our visitors also come to Rota looking for our very well-known pizzas (Fun fact:
DOWNTOWN GASTRONOMIC
* Accessible entrance but not the restrooms.
* Bars in Spain sell hot and cold drinks, snacks such as tapas, sandwiches and pastries. They
often provide full meals at lunchtime. They open from early in the morning until late at night.
We start the route in the fishing port where you can find ‘from the Bay of Cádiz), ‘Marinera’ Tavernfrom the Bay of Cádiz). When you leave the fishing port, you will see restroom is in the hotel) where you can enjoy the stunning sea views from outside and can taste the local avant-garde cuisine. Now, if you head downtown, to ‘Bartolomé Pérez’ Square, you will find Eugenio’ Square, you will see ‘El Castillito’ Bar*with a wide culinary diversity, ‘Tuscania’ Italian Restaurant*‘Tabanco’ Restaurant 8 (fish, seafood and tapas) and you go past under the barrel vault in ‘España’ Square and continue to ‘Veracruz’ Street, you can taste innovative food accompanied by an exquisite wine in ‘Andalucia’ Square, you will find and there you will find ‘El Casino’ Bar*Shop 13. Next, take ‘Prim’ Street until you get to ‘Mina’ Street where there is a wide variety of bars all along the Street, such as ‘La Mina’ Tavern Feria’ Bar 17. In ‘Higuereta’ Street, you will find Nazareno’ Square, there are the ‘Andaluza’ Tavern Cream Parlor 21. Once you leave that Square, continue in ‘Sevilla’ Avenue where you will enjoy the following establishments: ‘El Dadá’ Bar‘Me Gusta’ Pizza Restaurant 24continue in this Avenue, you can also find the Cocktail Bar* 29, ‘Bombay’ Cocktail Bar where ‘El Barrio’ Bar & Fried-Fish Shop Parada’ Bar 33 and ‘El Perejil’ Bar Romero’ Bar & Fried-Fish Shop 36 ‘MaríaAuxiliadora’ Avenue, you will spotCalles’ Bar 40.And if you continue in ‘San Fernando’ Avenue, you will encounter Pizza Restaurant 41, ‘Juan’ Steak Restaurant
DOWNTOWN GASTRONOMIC
ROUTE
Accessible entrance but not the restrooms. Bars in Spain sell hot and cold drinks, snacks such as tapas, sandwiches and pastries. They
often provide full meals at lunchtime. They open from early in the morning until late at night.
the fishing port where you can find ‘El Timón’ RestaurantMarinera’ Tavern2 and the Bar of the Fish Market 3
When you leave the fishing port, you will see ‘El Embarcadero’ Gastrobar-Restaurant 4restroom is in the hotel) where you can enjoy the stunning sea views from outside and can taste the local
Now, if you head downtown, to ‘Bartolomé Pérez’ Square, you will find ‘La Concha’s Bar* ‘El Castillito’ Bar*6. Now, in ‘Barroso’ Square you will be able to find a bar
‘Tuscania’ Italian Restaurant*7. Getting to ‘España’ Square, you will see (fish, seafood and tapas) and ‘Periquito’ Bar 9 (home-made food and tapas). If
you go past under the barrel vault in ‘España’ Square and continue to ‘Veracruz’ Street, you can taste innovative food accompanied by an exquisite wine in ‘Tragaluz’ Restaurant 10‘Andalucia’ Square, you will find ‘La Plaza’ Bar 11 (tapas). After that, you ought to go to ‘Charco’ Street
‘El Casino’ Bar*12 (home-made food and tapas) and take ‘Prim’ Street until you get to ‘Mina’ Street where there is a wide variety of bars all
La Mina’ Tavern 14, ‘El Artesano’ Tavern 15, ‘Crisana’ Tavern . In ‘Higuereta’ Street, you will find ‘El Gallego I’ Pizza Restaurant
Andaluza’ Tavern 19, ‘100 Montaditos’ Beer Bar . Once you leave that Square, continue in ‘Sevilla’ Avenue where you will enjoy the
‘El Dadá’ Bar22 (drinks and tapas), ‘Baskin Robbins’ Ice24, ‘La Pepa’ Restaurant 25 and ‘Jemis’ Pizza Restaurant
you can also find the ‘CalabazaMecánica’ Bar 27, ‘El Cocktail Bar 30 and ‘La Terraza’ Bar 31.You then go to ‘Las Canteras’ Square
Fish Shop 32 can be found. In ‘El Carnaval’ Alley, you can find ’ Bar 34. Back to the Square, ‘MesónGalleguito’ Bar 35, ‘La Bodeguita
Fish Shop 36 and‘El Gato’ Tavern* 37 can also be found. If you go to ‘MaríaAuxiliadora’ Avenue, you will spot‘La Moderna’ Bar* 38, ‘La Moderna’ Tavern
And if you continue in ‘San Fernando’ Avenue, you will encounter ‘Juan’ Steak Restaurant42 and ‘Shangai’ Chinese Restaurant
Bars in Spain sell hot and cold drinks, snacks such as tapas, sandwiches and pastries. They
often provide full meals at lunchtime. They open from early in the morning until late at night.
El Timón’ Restaurant1(fresh fish and seafood 3 (fresh fish and seafood
Restaurant 4 (the accessible restroom is in the hotel) where you can enjoy the stunning sea views from outside and can taste the local
oncha’s Bar* 5. In ‘Padre . Now, in ‘Barroso’ Square you will be able to find a bar
. Getting to ‘España’ Square, you will see made food and tapas). If
you go past under the barrel vault in ‘España’ Square and continue to ‘Veracruz’ Street, you can taste . Then, if you go back to
(tapas). After that, you ought to go to ‘Charco’ Street made food and tapas) and ‘Antonio Punta’ Coffee
take ‘Prim’ Street until you get to ‘Mina’ Street where there is a wide variety of bars all , ‘Crisana’ Tavern 16 and ‘La
I’ Pizza Restaurant 18. In ‘Jesús de ‘100 Montaditos’ Beer Bar 20 and ‘Ibense’ Ice-
. Once you leave that Square, continue in ‘Sevilla’ Avenue where you will enjoy the ‘Baskin Robbins’ Ice-Cream Parlor 23,
‘Jemis’ Pizza Restaurant 26. If you ‘El Tercio’ Bar*28, ‘Dardo’
You then go to ‘Las Canteras’ Square can be found. In ‘El Carnaval’ Alley, you can find ‘La
‘MesónGalleguito’ Bar 35, ‘La Bodeguita can also be found. If you go to
‘La Moderna’ Tavern 39 and ‘Las Tres And if you continue in ‘San Fernando’ Avenue, you will encounter ‘Slice of New York’
‘Shangai’ Chinese Restaurant 43.
GASTRONOMIC ROUTE
THE ENVIRONMENTAL
* Accessible entrance but not the restrooms.
Now, we will show you the accessible bars and restaurants that are close to the Environmental Route. When you start the 1st Esquinita’ Pizza Restaurant 2, ‘El Pirri’ Bar*
Restaurant 5. Once you are inside the Fishing Portand the Bar of the Fish Market 8
When you leave the fishing port, you will see accessible restroom is in the hotel) where you can enjoy the stunning sea views from outside and can taste the local avant-garde cuisine. In the 2nd Stretch, you will be able to spot 11and ‘La Brisa’ Restaurant 12. and ‘Yola’ Pizza Restaurant 14 can be found. In the 3rd stretch it is complicated to find any bars, restaurants or pizza restaurants, so in order to find them you will have to get out of the boardwalk:
Pepper’ Restaurant 16 (pizzas, Chinese food, Japanese food, etc.), ‘
‘Tex-Mex’ Mexican Restaurant
‘Pizza & Pasta’ Pizza Restaurant
GASTRONOMIC ROUTE WITHIN
THE ENVIRONMENTAL ROUTE
Accessible entrance but not the restrooms.
Now, we will show you the accessible bars and restaurants that are close to the Environmental Stretch, you will find ‘Villa de Rota’ Pizza Restaurant ‘El Pirri’ Bar*3, ‘Los Lunares’ Bar*4 and ‘La Tavola de Re’ Pizza
Once you are inside the Fishing Port, ‘El Timón’ Restaurant 6
8 can be found.
When you leave the fishing port, you will see ‘El Embarcadero’ Gastrobar
accessible restroom is in the hotel) where you can enjoy the stunning sea views from outside and garde cuisine.
ll be able to spot ‘100 Montaditos’ Beer Bar 10, ‘La TabernaAndaluza’ Bar
When you get to the end of the boardwalk, ‘can be found.
it is complicated to find any bars, restaurants or pizza restaurants, so in order to find them you will have to get out of the boardwalk: ‘Forestal’ Pizza Restaurant
(pizzas, Chinese food, Japanese food, etc.), ‘Forestal’
Mex’ Mexican Restaurant18, ‘Pelopincho’ Restaurant 19, ‘Lolita’ Restaurant
‘Pizza & Pasta’ Pizza Restaurant 21, ‘El Picadero’ Bar 22 and ‘Steak House’ Restaurant
Now, we will show you the accessible bars and restaurants that are close to the Environmental ‘Villa de Rota’ Pizza Restaurant 1, ‘La
‘La Tavola de Re’ Pizza
6, ‘Cantina Marinera’ 7
‘El Embarcadero’ Gastrobar-Restaurant 4 (the accessible restroom is in the hotel) where you can enjoy the stunning sea views from outside and
, ‘La TabernaAndaluza’ Bar
When you get to the end of the boardwalk, ‘El Faro’ Restaurant 13
it is complicated to find any bars, restaurants or pizza restaurants, so in order to ‘Forestal’ Pizza Restaurant 15, ‘Pink &
Forestal’ Pizza Restaurant 17, ‘Lolita’ Restaurant 20,
‘Steak House’ Restaurant 23.
ENVIRONMENTAL ACCESSIBLE ROUTE
This accessible route starts at ‘Los Galeones’ Beach and ends up at ‘Punta Candor’ Beach. It is carried out
through a promenade and a boardwalk along approximately 6 km. Due to the length of the route, it will be
divided into 3 stretches.
Services and facilities are fully provided during beach season (from April to September).
* It is recommended to always go with another person at the most difficult stretches
1ST STRETCH: As mentioned before, we start the route at ‘Los Galeones
Almirante’ Beach. You gain access to it from ‘Cruz delRompidillo’ promenade. The Beach is located between
a small eroded cliff consisting of clay known as ‘Pico Barro’ and a breakwater which marks the division
between Rota and the Naval Station Rota (restricted military area).
* The access to the Beach is through a 155m (around 510 ft.) ramp with no landings at all.
Difficulty: High
Distance: 485.63 m
Width: from 0m to 20m
Beach sand composition: medium and golden
Swimming conditions: calm waters.
Kind of beach: regressive, confined and consolidated urban beach.
Services and facilities: floats and nets, wooden walkway, ramps, amphibious chairs and restrooms.
We then continue to ‘El Chorrillo’ Beach, also known as
‘Francisco Lucero’ and ‘Felipe II’ Streets which have two parking spaces for the disabled. There you will find
a ramp with landings and handrails, showers and a fountain. You can also gain access to this Be
Juan de Puerto Rico’ Avenue, where there are two parking spaces for the disabled too. Between those two
accesses, there is a steep ramp of 60m. The Beach
is situated between the breakwater of the ‘Astaroth’
Fishing Port and Marina, and the af
cliff known as ‘Pico Barro’. Due to its big dry sand
surface and being in front of an inlet, it is the
chosen place for performances and outdoor
activities. Close to the Beach, you can find several
important locations in Rota: the Fishing Port
Marina and the ‘Theresa Zabell’ Sailing School.
Difficulty: Average
Distance: 800m.
Width: from 0m to 150m
Beach sand composition: medium and golden
Swimming conditions: Calm waters.
Kind of beach:regressive, confined and consolidated urban beach
Sports: Sailing, wind-surfing and small boat anchorage.
Services and facilities: Floats and nets, showers, accessible vehicles, wooden walkway, support staff, ramps,
amphibious chairs, locker rooms, restrooms and sun umbrella area
ENVIRONMENTAL ACCESSIBLE ROUTE
This accessible route starts at ‘Los Galeones’ Beach and ends up at ‘Punta Candor’ Beach. It is carried out
through a promenade and a boardwalk along approximately 6 km. Due to the length of the route, it will be
lities are fully provided during beach season (from April to September).
It is recommended to always go with another person at the most difficult stretches
As mentioned before, we start the route at ‘Los Galeones’ Beach, also known as ‘El
Almirante’ Beach. You gain access to it from ‘Cruz delRompidillo’ promenade. The Beach is located between
a small eroded cliff consisting of clay known as ‘Pico Barro’ and a breakwater which marks the division
e Naval Station Rota (restricted military area).
The access to the Beach is through a 155m (around 510 ft.) ramp with no landings at all.
medium and golden
calm waters.
regressive, confined and consolidated urban beach.
floats and nets, wooden walkway, ramps, amphibious chairs and restrooms.
We then continue to ‘El Chorrillo’ Beach, also known as ‘El Rompidillo’ Beach. You gain access to it from
‘Francisco Lucero’ and ‘Felipe II’ Streets which have two parking spaces for the disabled. There you will find
a ramp with landings and handrails, showers and a fountain. You can also gain access to this Be
Juan de Puerto Rico’ Avenue, where there are two parking spaces for the disabled too. Between those two
accesses, there is a steep ramp of 60m. The Beach
is situated between the breakwater of the ‘Astaroth’
Fishing Port and Marina, and the aforementioned
known as ‘Pico Barro’. Due to its big dry sand
surface and being in front of an inlet, it is the
chosen place for performances and outdoor
activities. Close to the Beach, you can find several
important locations in Rota: the Fishing Port, the
Marina and the ‘Theresa Zabell’ Sailing School.
medium and golden
Calm waters.
regressive, confined and consolidated urban beach.
surfing and small boat anchorage.
Floats and nets, showers, accessible vehicles, wooden walkway, support staff, ramps,
amphibious chairs, locker rooms, restrooms and sun umbrella area.
ENVIRONMENTAL ACCESSIBLE ROUTE
This accessible route starts at ‘Los Galeones’ Beach and ends up at ‘Punta Candor’ Beach. It is carried out
through a promenade and a boardwalk along approximately 6 km. Due to the length of the route, it will be
lities are fully provided during beach season (from April to September).
It is recommended to always go with another person at the most difficult stretches.
’ Beach, also known as ‘El
Almirante’ Beach. You gain access to it from ‘Cruz delRompidillo’ promenade. The Beach is located between
a small eroded cliff consisting of clay known as ‘Pico Barro’ and a breakwater which marks the division
The access to the Beach is through a 155m (around 510 ft.) ramp with no landings at all.
floats and nets, wooden walkway, ramps, amphibious chairs and restrooms.
‘El Rompidillo’ Beach. You gain access to it from
‘Francisco Lucero’ and ‘Felipe II’ Streets which have two parking spaces for the disabled. There you will find
a ramp with landings and handrails, showers and a fountain. You can also gain access to this Beach from ‘San
Juan de Puerto Rico’ Avenue, where there are two parking spaces for the disabled too. Between those two
Floats and nets, showers, accessible vehicles, wooden walkway, support staff, ramps,
2ND STRETCH: Crossing the fishing port, the
second stretch of this accessible route starts in ‘La
Costilla’ Beach. It is the most accessible stretch of
them all. You gain access to it through the
breakwater located in front of the ‘Duque de
Nájera’ Hotel and the lighthouse. This Beach is
equipped with a wide variety of services and
facilities for the comfort and leisure of our fellow
citizens and visitors. It is the most emblematic,
tourist, frequented and crowded beach in Rota. It
is divided into small stretches with specific names
in honor of the areas or the descents:
La Casa de Chocolate, El Balneario, La
Costilla (accessible with 2 parking spaces)
Marta, El Hornito (2 accesses for the disabled), and
Along the boardwalk, there are 14 accesses to the beach, foot baths and showers, all of them accessible.
Difficulty: Low
Distance: 1.300m.
Width: 50m.
Beach sand composition: fine and golden
Swimming conditions: Moderate waters.
Kind of beach:regressive, confined and consolidated urban beach
Sports: Surfing, wind-surfing and kite
Services and facilities: Floats and nets, showers, accessible vehicles, wooden walkway, support staff, ramps,
amphibious chairs, locker rooms, restroom and s
3rd STRETCH: This route starts at the ‘Atlántico’ Park,
right next to ‘Virgen del Mar’ Beach. It has a wooden
walkway and footways with different levels that connect
‘Virgen del Mar’ to ‘Punta Candor’. This route covers an area
of 3.20 Km. It is the perfect setting for a walk and breathing
some fresh air. The wooden walkway runs between the trees
FISHING WEIRS (NOT ACCESSIBLE)
These tidal fish traps are solid low walls of boulders or blocks
built across gullies and can only be seen at low tide. The weirs
date back to the Romans and are of great environmental
interest since they are home to a wide diversity of animal and
plant species. It is a unique place for a photographic safari.
The fishing weirs are considered a Natural Monument by the
Andalusian Ministry for Environment and cover an area of
1,100.037 m2.
Crossing the fishing port, the
second stretch of this accessible route starts in ‘La
Costilla’ Beach. It is the most accessible stretch of
them all. You gain access to it through the
breakwater located in front of the ‘Duque de
house. This Beach is
equipped with a wide variety of services and
facilities for the comfort and leisure of our fellow
citizens and visitors. It is the most emblematic,
tourist, frequented and crowded beach in Rota. It
specific names
in honor of the areas or the descents: El Caracol,
La Casa de Chocolate, El Balneario, La
(accessible with 2 parking spaces), Santa
(2 accesses for the disabled), and Virgen del Mar (accessible with 3 parking space
Along the boardwalk, there are 14 accesses to the beach, foot baths and showers, all of them accessible.
fine and golden
Moderate waters.
regressive, confined and consolidated urban beach.
surfing and kite-surfing.
Floats and nets, showers, accessible vehicles, wooden walkway, support staff, ramps,
amphibious chairs, locker rooms, restroom and sun umbrella area.
This route starts at the ‘Atlántico’ Park,
right next to ‘Virgen del Mar’ Beach. It has a wooden
walkway and footways with different levels that connect
‘Virgen del Mar’ to ‘Punta Candor’. This route covers an area
It is the perfect setting for a walk and breathing
some fresh air. The wooden walkway runs between the trees
and the
beach and
has lookout
points and
accesses to
it for you to
enjoy a nice walk surrounded by nature. You will be able to
see the vast variety of flora and fauna and, if you are lucky,
you may be able to see our autochthonous species, the
Chameleon, since they are camouflaged.
will find the interpretation center, the
‘CelestinoMutis’ Botanical Garden. It has 14 accesses to the
walkway and 12 accesses to the beach.
FISHING WEIRS (NOT ACCESSIBLE)
These tidal fish traps are solid low walls of boulders or blocks
built across gullies and can only be seen at low tide. The weirs
date back to the Romans and are of great environmental
interest since they are home to a wide diversity of animal and
ecies. It is a unique place for a photographic safari.
The fishing weirs are considered a Natural Monument by the
Andalusian Ministry for Environment and cover an area of
(accessible with 3 parking spaces).
Along the boardwalk, there are 14 accesses to the beach, foot baths and showers, all of them accessible.
Floats and nets, showers, accessible vehicles, wooden walkway, support staff, ramps,
enjoy a nice walk surrounded by nature. You will be able to
ariety of flora and fauna and, if you are lucky,
you may be able to see our autochthonous species, the
Chameleon, since they are camouflaged. Along the route you
will find the interpretation center, the Fishing Weirs and the
en. It has 14 accesses to the
walkway and 12 accesses to the beach.
BOTANICAL GARDEN
In the ‘CelestinoMutis’ Botanical Garden, you will find
native flora which is catalogued and arranged per
areas. This botanical garden has all the necessary
conditions for the Chameleon to live and reproduce.
The Chameleon is a lizard in danger of e
Rota is one of the areas with a greater chameleon
population on Earth.
* Most of the installations are accessible.
You can also find 3 beaches along this route: ‘Puntalillo’ Beach, ‘Los Corrales’ Beach and ‘Punta Candor’
Beach.
PUNTALILLO BEACH
It is also known as 'PiedrasGordas' Beach and 'La
Almadraba' Beach. It is situated from 'Virgen del
Mar' Beach to 'Playa de la Luz' Hotel.
Difficulty: Average-High (very inclined accesses)
Distance: 1.400m.
Width: Variable, 27m – 45m.
Beach sand composition: Fine and golden
Swimming conditions: Moderate waters.
Kind of beach: Open and regressive urban beach
with dunes.
Sports: Surfing, wind-surfing and kite
Heritage: Dunes, 'CelestinoMutis' Botanical Garden and 'Atlántico' Park. Range obe
century).
Services and facilities: Floats and nets, showers, accessible vehicles, support staff, ramps, amphibious chairs,
locker rooms, restroom and sun umbrella area.
‘LOS CORRALES’ BEACH
This beach can be found from the mouth of
'Alcántara' stream, in front of military facilities, to
'Playa de la Luz' Hotel. It is characterized by the
dunes and the pine forest. This Beach is subdued
by the tide; when there is low tide you will be able
to see the fishing weirs that are divided
following areas: “Encima”, “De Enmedio” or “San
José”, “Chico”, “Chiquito” and “San Clemente” or
“Liebre”. Services and facilities are provided at
the main access in ‘Los Corrales’ Avenue, next to
‘Playa de la Luz’ Hotel. It has 3 accessible
accesses to the beach.
Difficulty: Low-Average
Distance:1,100m
Width:26m.
Beach sand composition: Fine and golden. When low tide, coarse and gravel.
Swimming conditions:Calm waters.
Kind of beach: Open and stable rural
Protected spots: Fishing weirs (Natural Monument), Dunes and ‘Punta Candor’ Beach.
Services and facilities: Floats and nets, showers, wooden walkway, ramps and restroom
In the ‘CelestinoMutis’ Botanical Garden, you will find
native flora which is catalogued and arranged per
areas. This botanical garden has all the necessary
conditions for the Chameleon to live and reproduce.
The Chameleon is a lizard in danger of extinction and
Rota is one of the areas with a greater chameleon
Most of the installations are accessible.
You can also find 3 beaches along this route: ‘Puntalillo’ Beach, ‘Los Corrales’ Beach and ‘Punta Candor’
It is also known as 'PiedrasGordas' Beach and 'La
Almadraba' Beach. It is situated from 'Virgen del
Mar' Beach to 'Playa de la Luz' Hotel.
High (very inclined accesses)*
Fine and golden
Moderate waters.
Open and regressive urban beach
surfing and kite-surfing.
Dunes, 'CelestinoMutis' Botanical Garden and 'Atlántico' Park. Range obe
Floats and nets, showers, accessible vehicles, support staff, ramps, amphibious chairs,
locker rooms, restroom and sun umbrella area.
This beach can be found from the mouth of the
'Alcántara' stream, in front of military facilities, to
'Playa de la Luz' Hotel. It is characterized by the
dunes and the pine forest. This Beach is subdued
by the tide; when there is low tide you will be able
to see the fishing weirs that are divided into the
following areas: “Encima”, “De Enmedio” or “San
José”, “Chico”, “Chiquito” and “San Clemente” or
“Liebre”. Services and facilities are provided at
the main access in ‘Los Corrales’ Avenue, next to
‘Playa de la Luz’ Hotel. It has 3 accessible
Fine and golden. When low tide, coarse and gravel.
Calm waters.
Open and stable rural-urban Beach with dunes.
Fishing weirs (Natural Monument), Dunes and ‘Punta Candor’ Beach.
Floats and nets, showers, wooden walkway, ramps and restroom
You can also find 3 beaches along this route: ‘Puntalillo’ Beach, ‘Los Corrales’ Beach and ‘Punta Candor’
Dunes, 'CelestinoMutis' Botanical Garden and 'Atlántico' Park. Range obelisk. Bunker (20th
Floats and nets, showers, accessible vehicles, support staff, ramps, amphibious chairs,
Fishing weirs (Natural Monument), Dunes and ‘Punta Candor’ Beach.
Floats and nets, showers, wooden walkway, ramps and restroom.
‘PUNTA CANDOR’ BEACH
This Beach is surrounded by beautiful dune
surroundings, between a cliff protected by a riprap
and the mouth of the 'Alcántara' stream, at the
beginning of the fishing weirs. It has 3 accessible
entrances to the beach.
Difficulty: Low-Average
Distance: 1.300m.
Width: Variable, 0m-19m.
Beach sand composition: Medium and golden
Swimming conditions: Moderate waters.
Kind of beach: Semi-open, regressive, rural
Beach with dunes.
Sports: Surfing.
Flora: Dune flora. Stone pines, mastic trees and broom bushes.
Protected spots: Dunes and ‘Punta Candor’ Beach
Services and facilities: Floats and nets, showers, accessible vehicles, wooden walkway, support staff, ramps,
amphibious chairs, locker rooms, restrooms and sun umbrella area
‘LA BALLENA’ BEACH
You gain access to this beach from the ‘Costa Ballena
Chipiona (A-491 autonomous road) to the beach. It is full of open areas and beautiful parks, avenues, gardens,
groves and a perfect development of the land. It also has a wide selection of hotels, golf
leisure facilities. It should be said that this Beach is subdued by the tide. ‘La Ballena’ Beach is confined under
a low cliff and is separated from the tourist complex by gardens and walkways. This Beach is equipped with a
wide variety of services and facilities for the comfort and leisure of our fellow citizens and visitors. It also has
a sailing school with a large
nautical supply. It should be
highlighted that this beach, in
the last decades, has moved
back due to coastal erosion,
emphasized because of
storms. Along the walkways
you will find 8 accessible
accesses to the Beach with
parking spaces for the
disabled at the main
entrances. Most of these
accesses have accessible
showers and foot baths.
Difficulty: Low
Distance:2,100m.
Width:Variable, 6m-16m.
Beach sand composition:Medium and golden
Swimming conditions:Moderate waters.
Kind of beach:Open, regressive and urban beach next to the tourist complex.
Sports:Sailing, surfing, wind-surfing and kite
Fauna: Seagulls, common terns and shorebirds. Chameleons might be seen.
Flora:Dune flora. Tamarisk and mastic trees
Services and facilities: Floats and nets, showers, accessible vehicles, wooden walkway, support staff, ramps,
amphibious chairs, locker rooms, restroom and sun
This Beach is surrounded by beautiful dune
protected by a riprap
and the mouth of the 'Alcántara' stream, at the
beginning of the fishing weirs. It has 3 accessible
Medium and golden
Moderate waters.
open, regressive, rural-urban
Dune flora. Stone pines, mastic trees and broom bushes.
Dunes and ‘Punta Candor’ Beach
Floats and nets, showers, accessible vehicles, wooden walkway, support staff, ramps,
amphibious chairs, locker rooms, restrooms and sun umbrella area.
You gain access to this beach from the ‘Costa Ballena’ Tourist Complex which can be found between Rota and
491 autonomous road) to the beach. It is full of open areas and beautiful parks, avenues, gardens,
groves and a perfect development of the land. It also has a wide selection of hotels, golf
leisure facilities. It should be said that this Beach is subdued by the tide. ‘La Ballena’ Beach is confined under
a low cliff and is separated from the tourist complex by gardens and walkways. This Beach is equipped with a
ety of services and facilities for the comfort and leisure of our fellow citizens and visitors. It also has
Medium and golden
Moderate waters.
Open, regressive and urban beach next to the tourist complex.
surfing and kite-surfing.
on terns and shorebirds. Chameleons might be seen.
Dune flora. Tamarisk and mastic trees
Floats and nets, showers, accessible vehicles, wooden walkway, support staff, ramps,
amphibious chairs, locker rooms, restroom and sun umbrella area.
Floats and nets, showers, accessible vehicles, wooden walkway, support staff, ramps,
’ Tourist Complex which can be found between Rota and
491 autonomous road) to the beach. It is full of open areas and beautiful parks, avenues, gardens,
groves and a perfect development of the land. It also has a wide selection of hotels, golf courses and sports and
leisure facilities. It should be said that this Beach is subdued by the tide. ‘La Ballena’ Beach is confined under
a low cliff and is separated from the tourist complex by gardens and walkways. This Beach is equipped with a
ety of services and facilities for the comfort and leisure of our fellow citizens and visitors. It also has
Floats and nets, showers, accessible vehicles, wooden walkway, support staff, ramps,