Rota
town · Spain
Overview
Rota is a town in Spain.
About 29,000 people live here.
It lies in the northern hemisphere, in Europe.
The nearest airport is Jerez Airport (XRY), about 30 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Spain |
|---|---|
| Population | 28,848 |
| Timezone | Europe/Madrid |
| Nearest airport | Jerez Airport (XRY), 30 km |
| Currency | EUR |
Where Rota is
Rota sits in Spain, in the northern part of Europe.
Jerez de la Frontera lies about 21 km to the east, Sevilla lies about 91 km to the north and Cadiz lies about 12 km to the south-east.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Jerez Airport (XRY) is the closest airport, about 30 km from Rota.
Alternative gateways include Seville Airport (SVQ, 98 km).
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Getting around
It is small enough to walk end to end; a car or taxi helps for anything beyond the centre.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly temperate (northern hemisphere): four clear seasons, with warm summers and cool-to-cold winters.
For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly April to June and September to October — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (June to August) is busiest.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Rota is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through XRY.
Day trips & nearby
Rota works well as a base. Within about 91 km you can reach Jerez de la Frontera (21 km to the east); Sevilla (91 km to the north); Cadiz (12 km to the south-east); San Fernando (22 km to the south-east); Chiclana de la Frontera (30 km to the south-east).
Good to know
The currency is the EUR (Euro).
The main language spoken is Spanish.
Clocks run on Europe/Madrid time.
Traffic drives on the right.
How long to stay
Plan on 3–5 days here; that suits most visitors on a first trip.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Rota
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Getting around Rota
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Rota?
- Jerez Airport (XRY) is the closest airport, about 30 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Rota?
- Late spring to early autumn is usually the most reliable window.
- What is near Rota?
- Jerez de la Frontera is one of the closest places, about 21 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Rota in?
- Rota is in Spain.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.