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Housing · NAVSTA Rota

El Puerto de Santa María housing near the base.

The city. More choice, more life, and fifteen minutes to the base.

El Puerto is the go-to city for military families who want more housing variety, more schools and more to do than Rota offers. Beaches, an old town, a marina, restaurants, international supermarkets and quick connections to the base, Cádiz and Jerez — all in one place.

It has the widest mix of housing in the area: apartments in the centre, family villas with pools in coastal developments like Vistahermosa or Valdelagrana, and traditional Andalusian townhouses. The right home depends entirely on which gate you want to use and the style of life you're after.

Close to the base. 10–20 minutes by car to the Salado Gate or the Fuentebravía Gate. Direct connections.

Why El Puerto

What military families value here.

After seven years working with NAVSTA Rota families, we know what matters when choosing housing.

  • 01

    The largest selection of villas with pools and gardens in the area.

  • 02

    The best range of private and international schools.

  • 03

    Marina, restaurants and long beaches — weekend life is fully served.

  • 04

    Quick access to the AVE high-speed train in Jerez and the airport.

Neighbourhoods we cover

Housing in El Puerto.

Not every neighbourhood works the same for an American military family. Here's what we see in each.

  • Vistahermosa

    Classic gated development with large villas, pools and quiet streets. A historic favourite of military families.

  • Soto de Vistahermosa

    Newer extension of Vistahermosa, with larger plots.

  • Puerto Sherry

    Coastal resort beside the marina. Apartments and villas with sea views, golf and a yacht club.

  • Valdelagrana

    Pines and a long beach. Mid-rise family blocks and townhouses, all with the beach at the door.

  • Fuentebravía

    Right next to the Fuentebravía Gate. Villas and townhouses minutes from the west access to the base.

  • Las Redes

    Seafaring development next to Fuentebravía with tree-lined, quiet streets.

  • El Manantial

    Residential development between El Puerto and Puerto Real. Detached villas on large plots.

  • El Aguila

    Residential area to the north of the city, well connected.

  • El Almendral

    Established residential neighbourhood with a mix of housing and small shops.

  • El Ancla

    Close to La Puntilla beach. Apartments and townhouses.

  • El Carmen

    Neighbourhood close to the centre — practical for daily life.

  • Downtown (Centro)

    Historic centre. Restored apartments, the food market, restaurants and sherry bars.

  • Feria

    Near the fairground. Apartments and houses with quick access to the motorway.

  • Angelita Alta

    Elevated residential pocket northeast of the city.

  • Bella Bahía

    Development with bay views. Semi-detached and townhouse layouts.

  • La Andreíta

    Peri-urban residential area with detached houses on plots.

  • Los Perales

    Quiet pocket on the edge of the city — family homes.

  • Molino Platero

    Established development close to the motorway.

  • Montes de Oca

    Small development to the north of the municipality.

  • Pago Alhaja

    Traditional rural area with country houses and villas on large plots.

  • Pago Cantarranas

    Rural-residential pocket to the north, large plots and privacy.

  • Pago San Antonio

    Historic rural pago — isolated detached homes.

  • Palmeras

    Peripheral residential development.

  • Valdeazahares

    Single-family housing development with quiet streets.

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