From fishing to tourism without losing its identity
Chipiona and Rota are two municipalities in the province of Cadiz, located in the community of Andalusia. Both sites are adjacent, and are based on a strong tradition of fishing is still the engine of the area, in times of low tourist season. However, it is true that tourism represented the rebirth of these beautiful places, because in summer the population is increased considerably, thanks to its beautiful beaches, vibrant and beautiful natural surroundings.
Rota is the larger of the two “sisters”, with 84 square miles and about 28,516 people counted in 2009. For its part, Chipiona is of smaller size, has 54 square kilometers and a population in 2008 was recorded in 18,447 inhabitants. Its small size is part of its charm, thanks to this, in both towns have seen the picturesque and traditional taste, especially in regard to fish, remains in force.
The weather, the beaches, the beautiful pine forest, the expanse of dunes, proximity to wetlands of Donana, its calendar of festivals (with a Carnival, Chipiona, ranked Tourist Interest in Andalusia) and mainly, its magnificent climate, have made this area a perfect place for holidays. This is something known by travelers from all over Spain and Europe, year after year make Chipiona and Rota in his preferred destination during the summer.
