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Rota is assumed to be the same city known as Astaroth of the Tartesian empire. It later passed to the Romans, who knew the town as Speculum Rotae. Following the arrival of the Moors in Spain, the city became known as Rabita Rutta ("watchtower of Rota"), from which it derives its present name
When the Romans took over this part of Spain they changed the name to 'Speculum Rotae' and then when the Moors conquered, they changed it again to 'Rabita Rutta'. Now we are just known as Rota and have a town that is growing more and more attractive day by day.
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When the Romans took over this part of Spain they changed the name to 'Speculum Rotae' and then when the Moors conquered, they changed it again to 'Rabita Rutta'. Now we are just known as Rota and have a town that is growing more and more attractive day by day.
Rota offers you interesting options for the practice of sports and attractive places formed by dunes and pine forests of great ecological value, ideal for hiking or environmental education. The varied leisure possibilities make Rota one of Andalusia´s most interesting destinations.
Aug 4, 2010 · During the period of Tartesian Empire, it was called Astaroth. Under Romans it was called Speculum Rotae. This town was called Rabita Rutta at the time of Moorish rule which means watchtower of Rota.
Rota is derived it's name from it's original Moorish name, Rabita Rutta, meaning 'Watchtower of Rota'. It is primarily a resort town, but also home to the Rota Naval Base, a joint Spanish and U.S. naval base (fully funded by the U.S.), and one of the four main naval bases in Spain.
Rota is assumed to be the same city known as Astaroth of the Tartesian empire. It later passed to the Romans, who knew the town as Speculum Rotae. Following the arrival of the Moors in Spain, the city became known as Rabita Rutta ("watchtower of Rota"), from which it derives its present name.
