Sun, beach, light... and one of the most beautiful provinces in Spain. The Hotel Playa de la Luz, in Rota (Cádiz), offers a paradise of sand and good weather in which to spend some great vacation days. A unique place with a large number of cycling routes in which to get lost and get to know the area. In Bikefriendly We travel to Rota and we tell you why you have to mark Playa de la Luz on your visit calendar.
Rota, a fantastic destination for your holidays
Bathed by the Atlantic Ocean, with fine sand beaches and dunes, and pine forests that complete a beautiful setting. One of the jewels of the province of Cádiz has a place made for cyclists. There, in Rota, in an ideal place to disconnect from the routine and take advantage of the holidays, is the Hotel Playa de la Luz.
A low hotel, with only two floors, where white predominates. Its light walls reflect the sun and provide luminosity, turning the accommodation into a place full of life and clarity. In the center of the complex, a swimming pool surrounded by large gardens, with palm trees and trees, which will make you feel like you are in an oasis. The rooms, which also surround the pool, stand out for their comfort, their simplicity and the large number of services available.
Playa de la Luz, your Bikefriendly hotel in Rota
An ideal accommodation for a cyclist requires a suitable place for his bicycle. At Playa de la Luz you can be sure that you will find the best for your pedaling companion. The hotel has individual bicycle storage and the possibility, if you wish to travel with light luggage, to rent bicycles.
If you prefer to go with your faithful friend, apart from the aforementioned bike storage, this accommodation has a workshop area with tools, inflation pump and washing area, perfect for returning from the stages. Also, if you have adapted to electric bikes, Playa de la Luz is your place: there is a charging area for this type of vehicle.
Cycling routes near the Playa de la Luz hotel
Like every cyclist, this point will surely interest you. Having found the ideal accommodation and knowing that it has everything you need, it is time to prepare the first route. Various options surround Playa de la Luz, ensuring many hours in the saddle.
The greenways, old railway tracks recovered for cycle tourism, are the first of the options. The three best known in the province of Cádiz are from Low difficulty and they visit some of the most beautiful towns in the area. The De la Sierra route is 36 kilometers through Olvera, Coripe, Montellano and El Coronil; the Entre Ríos route, just over 16 kilometers through Rota, Chipiona and Sanlúcar; and that of Puerto Real – San Fernando, which unites both municipalities.
Natural parks also offer many routes, with different difficulties and varying durations.. Doñana, La Breña and the Marimas del Barbate, Estrecho, Los Alcornocales or Grazalema host in their natural interiors different paths with which to discover the municipalities and the most beautiful corners of Cádiz.
For mountain bike lovers, Cádiz is also friendly territory. The Alcornocales BTT Center, in the south of the province, is made up of 8 routes of different difficulty that, in total, add up to more than 430 kilometers. An environmentally friendly center that defends sustainability without harming nature and that offers all the information necessary to complete its cycling routes.
En the Bikefriendly mobile application You can find five more routes very close to Playa de la Luz. Five more routes to enjoy by bicycle through the best places in Rota.
The perfect starting point for cycle tourism
Apart from the aforementioned possibility of renting a bicycle, the Hotel Playa de la Luz provides a multitude of services to its cycling-loving visitors. The employees will give you all the information you need to make the routes through Rota a fantastic experience. And if you are one of those adventurers who likes to eat in the middle of a stage, you are in luck: there is a picnic service for those who want to eat by pedaling.
To complete the preparation of the cycling stage, Playa de la Luz has a gym and outdoor pool, two ideal places to maintain physical and mental tone. To relax between stages, you can also choose their massage service, with which you will find the necessary peace after several hours of cycling. A perfect pack to complete with a walk through the beautiful gardens, which surround all the hotel accommodations.
La Gaviota, the native restaurant of Playa de la Luz
Parked the bike after a good cycling route through Rota, it is time to regain strength. At Playa de la Luz they have the perfect place: a restaurant specialized in the area, which promotes the Mediterranean diet and that works with fresh products.
The La Gaviota restaurant, overlooking the sea, will give you the perfect moment of beach, relaxation, good wine and good food. Experts in fresh meat and fish, the star dish is the sirloin with port reduction. Throughout the year they have an extensive menu of portions, lunches and dinners - where rice and seafood stand out - that will delight your palate.
If you feel like fleeing to the south, to enjoy its good climate, its beaches and all the secrets that you can still know, Rota is your destination. The Playa de la Luz hotel, fully aware of cycle tourism, is the perfect accommodation to rest after your cycling days. Raffaella Carrà said that to make love well you had to travel to the south. If what you want to do well is enjoy yourself as a cycle tourist, Rota and Playa de la Luz are your place.
