Place to visit
Rosia Bay, Spain: what it is and when to go
Rosia Bay is a bay in Gibraltar in Spain (Algeciras). Interests: Nature. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 33. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Bay in Gibraltar · Nature
- Where
- Spain
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- AGP Málaga, 98 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 36.12186, -5.35305
What it is and where
Rosia Bay is a bay in Gibraltar in Spain (Algeciras). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Algeciras, where this site lists 70 more places to see, 10 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 36.12186, -5.35305; the nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP, Málaga), 98 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature places in Spain. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Rosia Bay is April to June and September to October.
- JanPossible9:48
- FebPossible10:41
- MarPossible11:44
- AprBest time12:56
- MayBest time13:55
- JunBest time14:27
- JulPossible14:14
- AugPossible13:22
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:03
- NovPossible10:03
- DecPossible9:33
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 33. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Spain
To enter Spain there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Spain checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Gibraltar Artificial ReefArtificial reef project off Gibraltar196 m
- Camp Bay, GibraltarRocky beach and bay in Gibraltar317 m
- Devil's Fall CaveCave in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar482 m
- St. Michael's CaveCave in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar822 m
- Levant CaveCave in the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar852 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Spain guide.
More in Spain: Nature
- Teide: volcano on Tenerife in the Canary Islands
- Province of Ávila: province in Castile and León, Spain
- Cave of Altamira: cave with prehistoric paintings in Spain
- Teide National Park: National Park in Tenerife, Spain
- Park Güell: public park system in Barcelona, Spain
- Aneto: highest mountain of the Pyrenees
Every Spain place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Rosia Bay?
It is a bay in Gibraltar in Spain. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Spain: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Rosia Bay?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 27 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 33.
How do you get to Rosia Bay?
The nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), 98 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Spain is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Spain map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Gibraltar Artificial Reef, Camp Bay, Gibraltar, Devil's Fall Cave. The rest is in the Spain guide.
Keep reading
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- SpainBefore travelling to Spain: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For visitors from the EU there are no entry formalities: a valid ID card or passport is e…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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