Great museum. Must see. If you're going to make a trip to Cadiz, it's a perfect place to learn its…read morehistory.

There are no open hours for this historical tower. You can't climb it. It is basically just a…read morepretty place to take a picture. The base of the tower is currently used as an exhibition hall. The tower is all that remains of the former Convent de la Merced (convent of mercy), which was destroyed in an earthquake in 1722. The Convent de la Merced was built on the foundation of the hermitage of Veracruz, once the oldest in Rota, completed in 1620. Nextdoor, the ca.1929 Public Market was built on the remains of the rest of the old convent.

The Rota Feria de Primavera (Spring Fair) just ended. Usually held first May weekend and often…read morecoincides with MotoGP races in nearby Jerez de la Frontera. Unlike huge Jerez or Sevilla Ferias, Rota reflects the smaller town flavor that attracts so many people from neighboring cities and towns. Casetas line the streets offering visitors a view within of tables of people eating, others dancing sevillanas and just having a good time. Amusement rides and other attractions abound in a different part of the feria to offer something for every and anyone. I have noticed this year there is NO private caseta, meaning unlike bigger city ferias which have many casetas are private and only admit members of a club, society or a company, anyone can enter the Rota Feria casetas to eat, drink and dance, and I strongly recommend all visitors to do! Not a USA-state fair, but a traditional Andalucia event which is celebrated all over Andalucia during the summer months, starting in April/May till October. These ferias do NOT close at midnight every night but stay open ALL NIGHT and you'll probably see people walking home, or at least trying to walk... from the feria at 6, 7 or even 8 in the next morning!! Typically surprising many americans, are the high number of teens and/or younger kids with their friends of the same age at the feria past midnight till the wee-hours before the sun comes up; yet another culture shock! ;) Food: At the casetas you can order anything on the menu which usually includes a lot of seafood, though many other items are available. Drinks are usually wines and sodas. There are many other non-caseta eateries throughout the feria making available to all who visit anything from jamon serrano, potato chips cut and fried right before your eyes, churros depending on what time of day it is (usually sold before noon), hamburgers for those who really need to have a burger instead of great local spanish foods, and more. Spanish families and friends typically come out to eat at lunch (remember you're in Andalucia and lunch is usually at about 2-3pm) and may stay for the rest of the day. Bring small bills. Dress: I recommend visitors who haven't been to a Feria before to wear a collared shirt, and women to wear a nice dress unless you're wearing a flamenco dress ;) It'll be hot so be sure to bring a bottle of water, also available from the many casetas and other stands too. Don't forget a small hand fan to keep the heat off your beautifully dressed up partner. The streets are usually washed down several times a day (as in all ferias) so don't worry - it's just to keep the clay ground dust down. Wear a hat if able to, depending on how you're dressed, to keep the sun off your head. Day-time activities: The are contests for horse-drawn carriages and horse-riders held at the stables & grounds just past the feria area and across the street. Just follow your nose ;) Usually during the day at about noon till about 6 to 7 in the late afternoon (remember that in Spain, it's not considered night till the sol disappears!!), are the horse carriages at the feria. You can ride the carriages around the feria - many are great carriages and very old. Watch where you step. Once the carriages are off the streets, street-cleaners come to clean away any horse mess that dropped on the street. How to get there: Rota blue buses that run through town will drop you off at the Feria main entrance. Fare this year was 1,80€. Lines B and A were the bus lines making the feria runs. You can also drive there and walk of course. It's just past the Hotel Playa de la Luz BUT only buses and taxis are allowed the last mile or so on the coastal avenida; if coming by car you must drive/detour to Avenida de los Principles de España in order to reach the many parking areas by car and pay the uniformed attendants at each parking site. Where to catch the buses: at the silver sculptures of the hands in front of the electrical appliances store, or downtown just acrss the street from the gas station. Feria buses are marked in front and at the main doors. Drivers make change but bring small bills; exact change is always best. Photo OPS: Bring your camera to record the great times you'll have at the feria! Remember that usually the sol will be high, hot and HOTTER. Use a low ISO to keep your picture image grain low, and don't forget - if you're inside a caseta - to ask others who are dancing sevillanas, if it's okay to snap them while dancing. It's the nice thing to do in this too virtual impersonal world we now live in. Bring a cleaning cloth to clean your lens in case dust or wine gets on your lens glass (I'm serious!!!). Above all: Have a fabulous time at the Rota Feria anytime and everyti

Los Corrales de Pesca de Rota are Roman fishing corrals in the intertidal zone off the beach at the…read moreCorrales Park in western Rota. When I call them Roman, they are genuine Roman ruins, not something just named or invented by Romans. When I researched the corrales, there was mention of tours, however, there was no apparent way to sign up for these tours, neither online, nor at the park. I had to take a star off for the lack of signage directing you through the park to the corrales, and for the lack of info about tours. You can, of course, just walk down the beach and stumble upon the corrales, but one would hope this ancient site could be honored with a little more circumstance than that. The Corrales are along the beach, of course, in the water, but there is a park on land, just behind them, officially called Parque la Almadraba (sometimes "Corrales de Rota" on the map), which is a separate venue, for hiking/jogging/dog walking, along the boardwalk trails of the Camino Natural de Rota. Apart from the two didactic signs I posted pictures of (located at the eastern edge of the park), we did not see any other info about the Corrales. The Romans created small walls in the intertidal zone, covering 110ha; they are designed to be exposed at low tide, for harvesting fish and shellfish. They were in use in Rota until the 1950s. The 8 Corrales de Rota are some of the best-preserved examples of this Roman fishing invention. The Corrales were Andalusia's first designated Natural Monument. The marine life that dwells in the Corrales attracts shore birds, and makes the area known for birdwatching as well. Sea life living in or caught by these corrales: - fish, particularly cuttlefish - octopi - sea urchins - shrimp - crabs - (famous) large oysters - barnacles - algae - marine phanerogams - a variety of seaweed - worms - molluscs - white sea bream - conger eels Rota's older traditional houses (with architectural features created to facilitate fish-harvesting) are called "mayeteria," because the biggest fishing harvests are in May. ** If you like Roman ruins, there is a Roman archaeological site called Baelo Claudia, located between Cadiz and Tarifa, which is a 1.5hr drive from Rota. Great for a day trip!

This beautiful square is one of the welcome sights for people coming into Old Town Cadiz…read more The old Plaza Mayor of the city, also known as La Corredera, was found outside the walls, as was common in medieval cities, and near one of the access gates, in this case to the original Puerta del Mar, today Arco de la Pópulo. The irregular layout of this square is conditioned, since in the past it coincided with one of the mouths of the ancient sea, which crossed the current island of Cádiz. In the Plaza de San Juan de Dios, several buildings of interest stand out, such as the Municipality, the church of San Juan de Dios and the Casa de los Pazos Miranda. We loved seeing the activity in here, kids running around and playing, people strolling, just a nice cute cozy place in Cadiz.

The is a beautiful plaza and very easy to find coming from the cruise port as it is the first thing…read moreyou see on your way into the city. It is a very vibrant area with a lot of activities going on. There are tents with merchants selling local made products at reasonable prices. We worth a stop to check them out.

Good value for money. The 11 euro menu is great. The Plato iberico as a starter was very good as…read morewas the carillada.

4.5 stars. La Cava is a restaurant and bar that has flamenco shows. Flamenco is a type of Spanish…read moreentertainment that includes guitar-playing, singing, and dancing such as hand-clapping and foot-stamping. My husband and I were customers here as part of a tour group. I had previously seen a flamenco show elsewhere, so I knew what to expect, but this flamenco show was my husband's first time seeing one. He recommended sitting in the far back, but that meant that other tourists' heads partially blocked our view of the stage. :( He liked the dancing and music. Servers also frequently blocked our view of the stage when they walked table to table to take orders, bring drinks and foods, clean up, and take payment. Also, a server repeatedly told us that we were not allowed to take videos, although we were just taking the permitted photos. As for the foods and drinks, we liked our ham, cheese, and sangria.

What an experience! True Flamenco is unforgettable. I came halfway through the show and sat at…read morethe bar--and it was still worth every penny! And, get the anchovy hummus bread, and the potato salad, they've each got great flavors.

A main attraction in downtown Rota, Spain. No charge to enter but parking is scarce. It was very…read moreinteresting to learn about the history of the building along with the age of the attraction.