Accessible Tourism Guide. Rota 2015

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

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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


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


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




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



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


a ramp with landings and handrails, showers and a fountain. You can also gain access to this Be


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.


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.




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



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


a ramp with landings and handrails, showers and a fountain. You can also gain access to this Beach from ‘San



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


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


fine and golden

Moderate waters.


surfing and kite-surfing.


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).



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


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.


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


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


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


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


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


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


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



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.


on terns and shorebirds. Chameleons might be seen.

Dune flora. Tamarisk and mastic trees


amphibious chairs, locker rooms, restroom and sun umbrella area.


’ 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



ety of services and facilities for the comfort and leisure of our fellow citizens and visitors. It also has


Documents

Accessible Tourism Guide. Rota 2015