Just 25 minutes from Jerez Airport you can walk the cobbled streets of another century. The old town centre sits at the highest point of the cliff, with streets of white-washed homes cascading down the ridge line. What attracted us to Arcos is that it is a thriving Andalusian community, the people are friendly, the siesta still exists and the pace of life is as slow and relaxing as you want it to be. As you stroll along, enjoy the breeze that is naturally filtered through the narrow streets some of which are only 2 meters wide. Visit the three ancient churches and explore the architecture that harks back to the Moslem occupation in the Middle Ages. The town is bursting with restaurants and friendly bars so if you desire, rather than make a meal yourself you can choose from a number of different types of restaurants, and different price ranges, many Spanish have breakfast in the bars on the way to work so any meal can be bought out if you wish. Try the local wine it's surprisingly good.
There will be a long list of cities in Andalusia that you will want to see and all can be easily reached from Arcos, Jerez, Cadiz, Rhonda, Seville and Gibralter, Arcos is ideally situated to be your base for exploring all that Cadiz province has to offer. The other Pueblos Blancos (White Villages) are within easy reach as are the spectacular National Parks at Sierra Grazalema, Coto Donaña and Alcornocales.
Horses, Sherry and Flamenco are at the heart of the culture of this area and so a short drive brings you to Jerez de la Frontera, the centre of the Sherry producing region, daily tours can be had of the many bodegas. Where you can follow the process of how sherry is made and of course sample the result. Also well worth a visit is the "How the Andalusian Horses Dance" at the world renowned Royal Andalusian School Of Equestrian Art.
Only forty minutes away the beaches of Cadiz and the whole area of the Costa de la Luz are noted for their undeveloped and natural beauty, as well as their fine, yellow sands and spectacular sunsets. Unlike the Costa del Sol, the beaches of Cadiz are surrounded by rolling dunes and pine trees, instead of expansive hotels and high-rises. The wave of tourism that seems to have washed over southern Spain has somehow missed the port city Cadiz. Thought to be one of the oldest towns in Europe, Cadiz is threaded with narrow, winding streets filled with Moorish art and architecture. The town is called the City of Watchtowers in honour of the 160 towers scattered throughout the city. Friendly locals, a safe and warm atmosphere, and remarkable seafood restaurants help ensure Cadiz remains one of the best beaches in Europe.
Stylish, confident, ancient, proud, yet also convivial, intimate and fun-loving this is the description of Seville , Andalucia's largest city Seville has Europe's largest historic quarter, it's crammed with magnificent churches, convents, monuments and Moorish buildings. It's also renowned for its multitude of tapas bars and a buzzing nightlife. Seville can be reached from Arcos in only 70 minutes.
A little taste of britain can be had in Gibraltar only an hour and a half away and even a day trip to Morocco is easily possible.