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 ฿2,215 per night from 8 May to 9 May
฿2,215
per night
8 May - 9 May
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (86 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
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 ฿4,811 per night from 26 May to 27 May
฿4,811
per night
26 May - 27 May
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.
Apartamentos Larga 70
Apartamentos Larga 70
3 out of 5
Calle Virgen de los Milagros, 70, El Puerto de Santa Maria, Cadiz
Stay at this 3-star historic aparthotel in El Puerto de Santa Maria. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and an airport shuttle. Popular attractions Naval Station Rota ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (65 reviews)
"Beautiful little place to stay in this little town."

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2024

Apartamentos Larga 70
esZentrico Suites Jerez
esZentrico Suites Jerez
3 out of 5
Pl. Esteve 4, Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Jerez de la Frontera. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Circuit of Jerez Racetrack ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (14 reviews)
Perfect location
"Great location. Could walk to everything. Underground 24hr parking just around the corner"

Reviewed on 2 Apr 2024

esZentrico Suites Jerez
Palacio de Luja
Palacio de Luja
2.5 out of 5
C/ Luja, nº 15, El Puerto de Santa Maria, Cadiz
Stay at this aparthotel in El Puerto de Santa Maria. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool and room service. Popular attractions Naval Station Rota and Fuente de ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (40 reviews)
"Great location in puerta de Santa Maria. Not far from the plaza where we celebrated New Years. The Catamarán is a 10 minute walk, so is the train station. Fine place for short stay."

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2024

Palacio de Luja
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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