Arcos de la Frontera Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Treat yourself to a holiday in Arcos de la Frontera and be amazed by the historical heritage of what was once the capital of a Taifa kingdom.

If you’re an art lover, you’re sure to make the most of the excellent package deals to Arcos de la Frontera, because if there’s one thing this beautiful city in Cádiz can boast about, it’s the artistic beauty you’ll find in its squares and streets. Be amazed by its historic old town, declared a Site of Cultural Interest. Head over to Plaza del Cabildo and admire the Town Hall and take in the Muslim fortress, now known as the Castillo Ducal. You’re sure to love the walls and tiles of the Parador de Turismo de Arcos de la Frontera country hotel, whose architecture is a perfect example of a local country house. Don’t forget to admire the stately homes you’ll find close by, such as the palace of Conde del Águila, or the flowery patios of the traditional houses.

Enjoy great offers for cheap trips to Arcos de la Frontera and take the opportunity to explore its magnificent temples, as they are a good way to explore the various religious orders that have passed through the city. Perhaps the most emblematic site is the Gothic façade and Neoclassical tower of the Basilica of Santa María de la Asunción, declared a Historic-Artistic Monument. Go and take in its beautiful interior, where you’ll be able to enjoy a spectacular organ.

Make the most of your trip to Arcos de la Frontera and go on the route of the White Villages: you’ll be surprised by the number of fantastically beautiful locations you’ll remember for a lifetime. In addition, the tour will take you through some of the most amazing natural landscapes of Andalusia, such as the nature parks of Sierra de Grazalema and Los Alcornocales.

Of course, you mustn’t leave Arcos de la Frontera without first trying the best of the regional cuisine, whose delicious vegetables are used in some of their most characteristic dishes, such as potaje stew or the ratatouille-style alboronía. Wash them down with some excellent local wines, such as Manzanilla. Enjoy your trip!

Posada de las Cuevas
Posada de las Cuevas
3 out of 5
Calle Alta, 1, Arcos de la Frontera
The price is £48 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
£48
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Arcos de la Frontera. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and room service. Popular attractions Castle of Arcos de la Frontera and Plaza ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (87 reviews)
"Very quaint hotel - all the main sites in Arcos are easily walkable within a few minutes from the hotel. Some of the finishes are a bit dated - I think it's perhaps more of a 2-star hotel and even the plaque on the outside of the hotel only has 1 star but, as I understand it, the Spanish hotel rating ..."

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2024

Posada de las Cuevas
Hotel El Convento
Hotel El Convento
2 out of 5
Calle Maldonado, 2, Arcos de la Frontera, Cadiz
The price is £68 per night from 10 May to 11 May
£68
per night
10 May - 11 May
Stay at this golf hotel in Arcos de la Frontera. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, breakfast and room service. Popular attractions Convento de las Mercedarias and Plaza ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (168 reviews)
"Fantastic bedroom terrace with great views. Downside was having to park in the main town carpark. We then walked uphill through the old town. I would advise getting a taxi from the car park."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2023

Hotel El Convento
Parador De Arcos De La Frontera
Parador De Arcos De La Frontera
4 out of 5
Plaza del Cabildo s/n, Arcos de la Frontera, Cadiz
The price is £96 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
£96
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Arcos de la Frontera. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and room service. Popular attractions Plaza del Cabildo and Castle of Arcos ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (183 reviews)
"The town is particular and unique. So this parador is the best option to stay. The building and the views are very nice. The downside is parking and accessibility. There was construction just in front of the hotel so I assume that made it worst. You need to access through a narrow street and then ..."

Reviewed on 24 Apr 2024

Parador De Arcos De La Frontera
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Vrbo Property
Vrbo Property
Arcos de la Frontera, Cádiz
Stay at this cottage in Arcos de la Frontera. Enjoy on-site parking, an on-site playground and a patio. Popular attractions Castle of Arcos de la Frontera and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Calma
"Es el lugar ideal para encontrar la calma. Gracias Angela y Juani"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2023

Vrbo Property
Cosy, modern 2-person apartments
Cosy, modern 2-person apartments
Barriada Las Abiertas . Arcos de la fron, Andalusia
Stay at this apartment in Arcos de la Frontera. Enjoy WiFi, on-site parking and a patio. Popular attractions Castle of Arcos de la Frontera and Plaza del Cabildo ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Muy tranquila
"Hemos repetida estancia. Ideal si quieres alejarte unos dias para desconectar."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2023

Cosy, modern 2-person apartments
La Golondrina
La Golondrina
Arcos de la Frontera
Stay at this apartment in Arcos de la Frontera. Enjoy 1 bedroom and air conditioning. Popular attractions Convento de las Mercedarias and Plaza del Cabildo are ...
3/10 (2 reviews)
Fatal las peor experiencia de mi vida no volvere a contratar nunca mas
"Terrible, no me dieron el apartamento reservado me metieron en otro qué parecía una cueva, imposible que me cambiaran o me delvolvieran el dinero."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2023

La Golondrina
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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27 Oct 2019

Interesting town - we actually preferred Grazalema: which is not too far away.

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