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La Laguna market returns to Sunday mornings on 4 October
Artisan and local products at Parque Laguna del Moral, from 10:00 to 14:30.
Synergym announces a gym in Rota, with no opening date confirmed
Synergym lists its Rota gym at Portalejos among its forthcoming openings, but has not announced a month or day. Reviews about long waits at its El Puerto de Santa María club are a reason to approach opening expectations cautiously.
USS John Basilone to move its homeport to Rota this autumn
U.S. Fleet Forces Command has announced that the guided-missile destroyer USS John Basilone (DDG 122) will move from Mayport, Florida, to Naval Station Rota in autumn 2026. No exact arrival date has been announced.
Residents raise concerns over faded pedestrian crossings in Rota
A post in the Habla libremente de Rota Facebook group has drawn attention to a barely visible crossing beside the Guardia Civil post and prompted wider complaints about road markings and asphalt. The City Council had announced school-area repainting earlier in September.
Rota City Hall: official website and online procedures
Find the official Rota City Hall website, citizen services, online procedures, public notices and municipal information in one place.
Viva Rota: a guide to enjoying Rota, Cádiz
Discover the places, plans, services and local character that make Rota a great place to live and visit.
Rota al día: local news and life in Rota
A practical guide to keeping up with local news, events, services and everyday life in Rota, Cádiz.
The City Council is reorganizing motorcycle parking on several streets to improve traffic and create more usable spaces.
The measure, which has already yielded good results in other areas of the town, has now been implemented on Cádiz, Jaén and Manuel de Falla streets.
The Town Council is finalizing the urban planning procedures for Sector R1, where 726 homes will be built.
The Town Council is finalizing the urban planning procedures for Sector R1, where 726 homes will be built.
Environmentalists Report the Destruction of Protected Bird Nests in Rota
The 'Ecologistas en Acción' group has reported the destruction of over 15 nests of protected species during renovation works at a local school, citing violations of nature protection laws.
Rota Carnival 2026: A Weekend of Music and Color
The first weekend of Carnival has left a great taste in the mouth of Rota citizens with crowded streets and high-level performances by local and guest groups.
Rota Starts Preparations for the 2026 Spring Fair
The City Council has announced the first tenders for the lighting and assembly of the fairgrounds for the next Spring Fair in April.