Arcos de la Frontera
Arcos de la Frontera
4.5
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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JDavidHalifax
Halifax, Canada125 contributions
Mar 2022
On Tuesday, we spent the day in Cádiz, Spain. It’s an ancient port city, said to be the oldest in SW Europe – 1100 BC. It is the home of the Spanish Navy. There are more than 100 watchtowers used for spotting ships. Like Halifax there is a NEW bridge and an OLD bridge, however they are much longer than our spans across Halifax Harbour.
While we only did drive-by visits of some of the historic sites and streets, we did do a stop at the end of our tour to the beach and walkway, which is famous in a James Bond movie starring Piers Brosnan. This was a site for filming Piers Brosnan and he was supposedly in Havana, Cuba.
Our small group tour took us to Acros and Jerez, two towns (cities)about an hour away. We passed olive tree orchards and beautiful farm country. Our tour guide regaled us with lots of bull fight and olive oil stories during our drive.
In Acros de La Frontera, we walked the cobbled streets and took in the views high up on the cliffside. We even went to a cloistered convent where our guide bought baked goods from a nun. The transaction was without human contact.
Our second town was Jerez de la Frontera. We were dropped off in the old quarter for lunch on our own and a walkabout. Jerez has the famous Royal Andalusian riding school and is also known for flamenco music and sherry production in the so-called Sherry Triangle lying to the west. Lunch was a selection of Spanish Tapas washed down with sherry.
While we only did drive-by visits of some of the historic sites and streets, we did do a stop at the end of our tour to the beach and walkway, which is famous in a James Bond movie starring Piers Brosnan. This was a site for filming Piers Brosnan and he was supposedly in Havana, Cuba.
Our small group tour took us to Acros and Jerez, two towns (cities)about an hour away. We passed olive tree orchards and beautiful farm country. Our tour guide regaled us with lots of bull fight and olive oil stories during our drive.
In Acros de La Frontera, we walked the cobbled streets and took in the views high up on the cliffside. We even went to a cloistered convent where our guide bought baked goods from a nun. The transaction was without human contact.
Our second town was Jerez de la Frontera. We were dropped off in the old quarter for lunch on our own and a walkabout. Jerez has the famous Royal Andalusian riding school and is also known for flamenco music and sherry production in the so-called Sherry Triangle lying to the west. Lunch was a selection of Spanish Tapas washed down with sherry.
Written 10 June 2022
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Farsong Rethna
Madrid, Spain9,116 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
It is considered the beginning of the White Villages route and, of the ones I have visited so far, this is the one I like the most, especially in terms of heritage.
The location is beautiful, from the river dam it looks beautiful placed on top of the hill, and once inside it has a lot of things to visit.
The streets are beautiful, narrow, with typical Andalusian architecture and white houses.
We found the Plaza del Cabildo completely raised by the works and the Basilica of Santa Maria closed, but we still enjoyed the visit.
The Basilica is beautiful even if we only saw it from the outside, the tower is amazing and its curiosity is a "magic circle" of Arab origin; then the Abades viewpoint, behind the Church of San Pedro, where there are beautiful views and a very romantic arch.
A little late, after 5:30-6:00 p.m., the Mayorazgo Palace and the Church of San Pedro open and can be visited, both buildings are beautiful.
Finally, know that there is a tourist train that if for whatever reason your strength is weak or the elderly or children need it, there is a tourist train that saves you from climbing the slopes from the parking area to the Plaza del Cabildo.
The location is beautiful, from the river dam it looks beautiful placed on top of the hill, and once inside it has a lot of things to visit.
The streets are beautiful, narrow, with typical Andalusian architecture and white houses.
We found the Plaza del Cabildo completely raised by the works and the Basilica of Santa Maria closed, but we still enjoyed the visit.
The Basilica is beautiful even if we only saw it from the outside, the tower is amazing and its curiosity is a "magic circle" of Arab origin; then the Abades viewpoint, behind the Church of San Pedro, where there are beautiful views and a very romantic arch.
A little late, after 5:30-6:00 p.m., the Mayorazgo Palace and the Church of San Pedro open and can be visited, both buildings are beautiful.
Finally, know that there is a tourist train that if for whatever reason your strength is weak or the elderly or children need it, there is a tourist train that saves you from climbing the slopes from the parking area to the Plaza del Cabildo.

Written 22 December 2023
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Burt C
New Castle, NH7 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
If you care about animal welfare, be warned: at the top of this cool beautiful town, in a Mirador platform, part of a restaurant, there are a bunch of beautiful exotic birds all fastened tightly to a bar. Plus a raven desperately trying to escape it's short chain. If you see the owner (we did not) by all means register your feelings.
Written 27 November 2023
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angeluismalaga
Malaga, Spain46 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Surprise only by seeing where its Old Town is located, on top of a cut rock, where its Magnificent Basilica, its beautiful Church of San Pedro and the beautiful Parador stand out. Well maintained, clean, whitewashed, its variety of stately homes, lodgings and restaurants invite a hard walk along its hills and alleys. Viewpoints, Promenade next to the Guadalete, and calleje whet your appetite to its cuisine of Cadiz.
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Written 9 October 2024
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Orit r
4 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
לא ברור באיזה תאריך פורסמה הכתבה אבל נכון לאוקטובר 2022 ארקוס דה לה פרונטרה זומעיירה מוזנחת שאין בה אף קיר שאינו מתקלף ויש עליו ירוקת , מאד מאכזב . ממש עיירה מיותרת לבקר בה . אם רוצים לבקר בעיירה עם בתים לבנים ושבילים מטופחים עם פרחים , גרנדה היא העיר בשבילכם. אני הגעתי לפה בעקבות הכתבה הזו והתאכזבתי מאד. מחר נוסעים לגרזלמה , מקווה שלא אתאכזב
It is not clear on which date the article was published, but as of October 2022 Arcos de la Frontera is a neglected town that does not have a single wall that is not peeling and has green on it, very disappointing. A really unnecessary town to visit. If you want to visit a town with white houses and well-kept paths with flowers, Granada is the city for you. I came here following this article and was very disappointed. Tomorrow we are going to Gerzalma, I hope I will not be disappointed
It is not clear on which date the article was published, but as of October 2022 Arcos de la Frontera is a neglected town that does not have a single wall that is not peeling and has green on it, very disappointing. A really unnecessary town to visit. If you want to visit a town with white houses and well-kept paths with flowers, Granada is the city for you. I came here following this article and was very disappointed. Tomorrow we are going to Gerzalma, I hope I will not be disappointed
Written 5 October 2022
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Tim H
2 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
The pretty town of Arcos de La Frontera has one big problem. Too many people want to get up to the tourist places by car or Motorbike. So the cute little streets are absolutely crowded with walking tourists and all sorts of vehicles, trying to find their way through Restaurants and Shops. No, we did not enjoy this place, yes it is beautiful but nowdays these towns should stop the cars right at the beginning. As in other places there should be times for locals to use cars but visitors should not be allowed to spoil places like this.
Written 22 October 2022
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jakobers
Philipsburg, PA14 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Of all the place we traveled through over two weeks in Andalusia, during January, this town was the most "closed for seasonal maintenance" of all. Stores, restaurants, tourist attractions... we barely got too see anything. The highlight was staying at the Parador, a beautiful hotel with a great view.
Written 25 January 2020
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unadelians
Vigo, Spain1,487 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
We left the car near the bus station and there we took a minibus that could not even be found in the most remote Africa. An experience, although I think they scammed us for charging us.
The town is very beautiful, with some wonderful viewpoints.
The town is very beautiful, with some wonderful viewpoints.

Written 25 October 2023
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Blanca b
1 contribution
June 2024 • Business
Awful. Bad organization, if there is not a minimum of 20 people you cannot catch it because it does not come out. Rude, they don't answer the phone. The route isn't that big either. They are basically scoundrels who profit from older people who cannot go up to the old town. It costs 2.50. Better to call the taxi service which costs €2 between 4.

Written 5 June 2024
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selpidio
Marche, Italy53 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
During the night they go to clean the streets with very noisy vans with brushes, it took them 1 and a half hours to clean 100 meters of road under my accommodation. I didn't want to believe it, there were workers on foot who were taking down the posters from the walls while the vehicle remained with the engine running the entire time. I strongly advise against staying in the centre.

Written 21 March 2024
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hi, how hilly is the town for walking would it be suitable for someone with mobility problems (not wheelchair but back trouble) to visit the town . are there flat areas without doing too many hills. thanks x
Written 5 May 2022
Stiamo per partire per un tour Andaluso, l'agenzia ci ha consigliato di fare una deviazione tra Siviglia e Malaga verso i pueblos blancos e ci ha consigliato Arcos de la frontera, la mia domanda è...vale la pena togliere ore ad altre città e fare chilometri sotto il sole per questa deviazione???
Grazie mille
Written 1 August 2017
Se la deviazione non comporta molto tempo,falla...ti visiti il più caratteristico dei paesi blancos in tre ore
Written 1 August 2017
Where is the best place to get a good panoramic photograph of the town itself from down below?
Written 13 June 2017
There is a small carpark at the bottom but I don't think it is possible to get a photo as the main centre around the churches is set back from the mountain edge.
Written 22 June 2017
hi , going to seville next week, i want to know the best way to get to arcos from seville.
we are 3 of us all fit to do some climbing .:)
any help wlil be appreciated .thanks
Written 10 May 2017
Hello Neiha B, we visited Argos last Feb and I must say that the best way to see Arcos and other Pueblos Blancos (white villages) is probably like we did by renting a car in Seville. Don't get too big of a car though (we had a compact SUV Opel Mokka and it was just the right size... because when you arrive in the centers of these Pueblos, the streets are very narrow... a Fiat 500 is probably the best ;-) Then depending on the hotels/inns you are staying at many of them offer your parking tickets. So you just check in and then they give you either a stamped ticket or receipt to show at the dedicated parking lot they will recommend you. Our itinerary included Jerez, Cadiz, Vejer, Arcos, El Bosque, Grazalema, Ronda (a must), Zahara, and back to Seville to drop the car. Enjoy the beautiful Andalusian countryside.
Written 10 May 2017
¿Por que puntuas tan mal si tu comentario demuestra lo contrario?
Saludos.
Written 30 March 2016
para mi es un gran pueblo y 4 estrellas es una buena opinion y tenemos familiares en silla de ruedas y no puedo disfrutar del pueblo debido a las alturas de las calles por lo demas me parece genial y la gente muy amable
Written 31 March 2016
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