Naval Station Rota
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Passenger Service Desk: 34-956-82-2411 or 34-956-82-2171
or DSN 727-xxxx
Flight Recording: 34-956-82-2411
Space-A Signup: spacearota@eu.navy.mil
Fax: 34-956-82-1734
NOTE: To phone from off base just drop the "34" country code.
Terminal: 36.64172, -6.351135
Billeting (Gateway Inn, Bldg 39): 36.633985, -6.348929
NS Rota Navy Lodge: 36.63222, -6.34646
Long-term Parking:
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Typical Flight Destinations
Europe via large/small aircraft and CONUS via large cargo aircraft.
Lodging
Billeting: 34-956-82-1871 or 1750 (approx 0.5 miles from the Pax Terminal)
Navy Lodge: 34-956-82-2643 (directly behind the NEX facility)
Off-Base Lodging: See AMCGRAM. Also, for longer stays travelers have recommended these apartments NOTE: These apartments do not have air conditioning.
Location/Directions
Located on the coast in Southwest Spain approx 25 miles Northwest of Cadiz.
Main Gate (Rota Gate) GPS: 36.62917, -6.354338
East Gate (Puerto Gate) GPS: 36.625755, -6.313188
Long-Term Parking
Long-Term Parking is available approx xx miles from the terminal. Contact the Pax Reps for details upon arrival.
Terminal Information/Amenities
Online Flight Schedules: Not available at this time
Terminal Hours: See AMCGRAM
Terminal Dining:
Lockers:
Internet/WiFi: 4 internet terminals available in the "internet Cafe" and WiFi in Terminal
USO: No
Base Dining Facility: Closed to retirees. Food is available in the bowling area, a Subway (NEX), the Pax Terminal, the Spanish Clubs, and several Pizza places. (as of Mar 10)
Ground Transportation
On-Base Shuttle:
Rental Car (In Terminal): There is a NEX (Navy Exchange) rental car desk in the Pax terminal (convenient for pickup/drop-off). You can email them at nexrentacar@yahoo.com
Rental Car (Off Base): DoYouSpain may be able to get you something local or Miguels (011-34-956-81-1848) is another option.
Taxi/Shuttle: See AMCGRAM for info.
Local Bus: Bus station is just outside the Rota gate. Schedules for on-base, off base and ferry provided by MWR. Also, here's a link to the Jerez to Rota bus schedule and the main bus website (in English) - click on "See All Services" and scroll down to the Rota Seville link.
Local Rail: Nearest train station is in El Puerto de Santa Maria or you can take the ferry from Rota to Cadiz. The buses from the station outside the front gate marked "Cadiz" and "Hospital" all go past the train station in El Puerto de Santa Maria.
Local Expert Advice!
Cadiz Ferry: May come in handy if you rent a car from doyospain.com and they don't have cars available in Rota or if you want to go to the train station in Cadiz. A Ferry departs from Rota to Cadiz several times per day (approx a 30 min ride). To get to the ferry terminal by foot (fairly long walk but flat/downhill grade) exit the Rota gate and turn left on Calle Zorilla (same street the National Police station is on where you get your passport stamped). Follow the street downhill till you get to the waterfront, turn right then walk along the water until you see a big open concrete area on your left that sticks out into the water. This is the Rota Marina. The ferry terminal is a small building (where you purchase tickets) way out at the end of this concrete area. Ferry Terminal GPS Coordinates Lat/Long (DECIMAL format): 36.615398 -6.352919
Morocco Side Trip: Several Space-A travelers have used the following tour guide:
Aziz Begdouri: aziztour@hotmail.com, Moroccan cell: 00 212 61639332, Spanish cell: 34-607-897967
Local Dining: Try Venta La Rufana in Puerto Santa María for their "roasted lamb shoulder"
"How Do I...?"
1. How do I phone Rota numbers from off base? Just drop the "34" country code. As in other countries, there is no need to add a zero to the beginning of the number.
2. How do I get my passport stamped properly when transiting Rota? Note: if you are just transiting Rota and don’t plan to leave the installation then this does not apply to you! (Current as of Sep 2008)
Take your passport and AMC boarding pass (this is your proof you entered Spain on a military flight and it also has your "Flight Number" for a form you’ll need to fill out) and pickup a 24-hr gate pass on your way out the gate. Continue out the Rota Gate, straight through the first full traffic circle, turn into the first street on the left (Calle de Zorilla) and continue for one block. On the right you will see the Police Station (GPS: 36.626316, -6.354602). A small sign is mounted on the building wall at the entrance. Present your passport and boarding pass to whoever greets you. If you were not issued a boarding pass, present the small white slip of paper used as your personal day pass into the base. You were given this upon arrival at the terminal. The police won’t want this as proof, and will simply ask what date you arrived at the terminal. They will return your stamped (or provide a stub to carry with your passport) passport within several minutes. If you have a car, exit the Rota Gate and take the first road to the right. Immediately on the left there is a public parking lot. Leave your locked car here and follow the walking instructions. There is no parking available at the police station. This will be no more than a five minute walk.
Once you return to NS Rota just show your passport and the old day pass. The officer will look at both and issue a new day pass.
3. How do I travel between Rota and Jerez de la Frontera Airport to catch Ryanair Flights? (Current as of Sep 2008)
First route is to take a COMES coach to Jerez (around 5 euros, 30 minutes) and then a taxi or another bus to the Jerez airport. Lines M-050 & M-051 runs 5 & 10 times a day, respectively, between Jerez City and the Airport (around 0.85 euros, 30 minutes).
The COMES coaches travel several times a day from Rota to Seville with a stop in Jerez along the way. The fare on a COMES coach from Rota to Jerez is around 5 euros, 30 minutes. These coaches depart Rota from just outside the main gate at Rota.
Schedule for COMES coaches between Rota and Jerez de la Frontera http://www.tgcomes.es/horarios_20.htm Line M-050 timetable http://www.cmtbc.com/08/horpdf.php?linea=50 Linea M-051 timetable http://www.cmtbc.es/08/horpdf.php?linea=51
Another (less expensive) route is Linea M-560 from Rota to Jerez City, then either Linea M-050 or Linea M-051 from Jerez City to Jerez Airport, 2.40 euros, about 75 minutes. COMES coach from Rota to Jerez, then either Linea M-050 or Linea M-051, around 5 euros, about an hour. Only one Linea M-560 bus per day from Rota to Jerez. COMES operates up to 4 coaches per day from Rota to Jerez.
To find the bus stops and timetables, click on the appropriate Linea in the left margin, and then on the appropriate bus stop (e.g. "Estacion de autobuses") http://www.cmtbc.es/sistema.php?op=3
Linea M-560 timetable Rota to Jerez, one bus per day, 1.40 euros, 45 minutes http://www.cmtbc.es/08/horpdf.php?linea=560
COMES timetable Rota to Jerez, 4 coaches per day, around 4 euros, 30 minutes http://www.tgcomes.es/horarios_20.htm
Linea M-050 timetable Use for Jerez city to Jerez Airport, up to 11 buses per day, 1 euro, 30 minutes http://www.cmtbc.com/08/horpdf.php?linea=50
Linea M-051 timetable Use for Jerez city to Jerez Airport, up to 4 buses per day, 1 euro, 30 minutes http://www.cmtbc.es/08/horpdf.php?linea=51
4. How do I travel between Rota and Moron AB? (Current as of Aug 2009) You can always rent a car from the NEX Car Rental but the drop fee may be hefty ($150). So, a cheaper route is to take a bus from Rota to Puerto Santa Maria (3 euro) then take a train to Utrera (6 euro) or Seville (9 euro). From Utrera you can take a taxi (negotiate your price with the driver first!) and the 20-mile trip should cost approx 35 euros. The taxi cannot enter the station but hopefully you already have reservations at the billeting (Hotel de la Frontera) and they will come and get you at the gate.
5. How do I get from Rota to Faro? From the bus station (just outside Rota gate) take a bus to Seville's Estacion del Prado de San Sebastion bus station, then take the C4 city bus (short ride, luggage OK) to the Plaza de Armas bus station where you can get a bus to Faro Portugal. A good reference for area travel info is www.gomarbella.com
External Links and Additional Resources
Some useful Rota Info - Funnily enough this is on Naples' web site - geared for duty arrivals but some useful info for visitors - no date on file so verify info before using.
Crony Website - A local website with info on the Rota area
Base Map (includes Rota Street Map)
Dirk Pepperd's Space-A Message Board
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