Life in Rota, Spain

For Sailors stationed overseas, life isn’t all about work. Watch as RP2 Justin Alvarado takes us on a tour of Spain, where he spent 3 years taking in the rich culture and heritage of Naval Station Rota. From Flamenco dancing to paella to the Semana Santa festival, Justin experienced all that Spain had to offer, learning more about the world and himself.
Find out more about Justin’s story and life in Rota at bit.ly/2WxZhYd

[@MrTremewan]

Stationed there 1988 - 1996. Spain is a beautiful country, and Rota is a beautiful little city. Best eight years of my life.

[@artuno1207]

Rota was exactly what I needed at that point in life where I was going through such a horrible personal time, the people, the city, it helped cure me of some deep resentment I had. It was great being able to get off of work and just take a 10 minute walk down to the beach to read. My only regret is not having taken advantage of the opportunity and travel a lot more than I already had.

[@electroniccheeks]

Rota, Spain is awesome!

[@backpacker3421]

Living overseas is one of the best experiences you can have in life. It brings so much perspective. You get to know the world better. You get to know our country better. I've been lucky to have done two overseas tours with the Navy. There's just nothing better.

[@drewdalesandro672]

Was stationed at VQ-2 from 96-03. Life Changing experience! The best I ever have and still talk about it to this day! Hence why I found this video!

[@azhotlikeme]

Stationed there from 1999-2002. Best tour in my 20 years of Naval service!!!

[@bryanburnap4537]

Went to rota while serving in navy in 1994. So beautiful !!

[@jc918a-32]

Hiya, I'm from Rota

[@danielh234]

You are very welcome, Naval Station Rota makes the place much nicer for jobs, cultural exchange and it is key at our NATO cooperation, me as a spaniard I feel happy to see like this can be a dream destination for many of you and can be a very nice and rich experience, don't forget to enjoy the spanish food and try to visit the rest of the country, it will be a very enjoyable experience.

[@TheSwhite9]

Loved Rota, was there back in "88" with the seabees. Great time!

[@reneeconway1612]

Greatest 2 years of my life!!

[@GeoHvl]

Stationed here from 1975 to 1978. I rented an apartment at 29 Capitan Cortez.

[@SVQ1972]

Thanks, the video is very good. I invite you to visit Spain, surely one of the countries with the highest quality of life.

[@BartMan59]

Stationed there fm 1984 - 1992. Loved everyday.

[@hadi.calisthenics]

Incredible. Need to visit this town soon

[@spiffykrazy]

Wow I love the navy💜

[@IdleZero7858]

I’ve been living here for a year it’s pretty cool

[@tonypeters3320]

Thanks for sharing. My wife and 2 kids are going next week.

[@reneeconway1612]

2001-2003. Miss the feria

[@Dopey_909]

My brother is stationed out there in España while I'm here in San Diego ⚓💙