EVENTS, FESTIVALS & FIESTAS.
There are a number of summer cultural festivals
in Rota which are based on the Castillo de Luna. These include flamenco,
classical music and theatrical events. In August there is a week
of professional theatre plus the 'Arranque de Roteño' a flamenco
singing and dancing extravaganza during which those attending savour
the typical Rota culinary dish which gives its name to the event.
Motorcyclists will be pleased to know that the town
hosts the Concentración anual de motos Villa de Rota each
February.
Every September there is an athletics event, El
Triatlón Villa de Rota.
Fiestas: Rota celebrates carnival time in February,
and in common with the rest of Spain has Semana Santa parades during
Easter week. In April there is a romería (a colourful pilgrimage)
in honour of San Isidro Labrador. In May, the Feria de Primavera
honours the patron saint of Rota, San Fernando. July sees the celebration
of the feast of the Virgen del Carmen that has special significance
for fishing communities. In August there is the Fiesta de la Urta
and in October the fiesta in honour of the Virgin del Rosario.
Details of all events in Rota can be obtained from
the Tourist Office, Palacio Municipal Castillo de Luna, Cuna, 2.
Tel: 956 846 345. Fax: 956 846 346.
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