Arcos de la Frontera

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Arcos de la Frontera spain is one of the most beautiful white village in Southern Spain. #LifeAtExpedia
Arcos de la Frontera spain is one of the most beautiful white village in Southern Spain. #LifeAtExpedia
Arcos sits dramatically perched atop a defensible limestone ridge. Makes since, given that it came to prominence as a frontier town for the Moors in the 12th century. The old town is a charming mix of whitewashed houses and stone walls set amid a labyrinth of narrow, cobbled streets. Stay a night or two at a small hotel in the old town and spend the day wandering about.
Saint Peter watching over his flock. The 18th-century facade is a Baroque design plastered onto a 14th-century church, that itself was built atop the remains of an Arab fortress.
At the apex of Arcos' old town stands this odd 16th-century church. The building dates from the 14th century, but when renovations were performed in the 16th century the outdated Mudejar style was jettisoned in favor of late Gothic, including an ornate Plateresque doorway on the west side. In the 18th century a Baroque belfry was added, completing this eclectic church. Unfortunately, the large town square in front of the church has been repurposed as the town's largest car park, marring the view a bit.
Posada de las Cuevas

Posada de las Cuevas

3 out of 5
Calle Alta, 1 Arcos de la Frontera
The price is HK$433 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
HK$433
HK$477 total
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Arcos de la Frontera. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Castle of Arcos de la Frontera and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (126 reviews)
Charming hotel, clean room, good Wi-Fi. Hosts were very helpful. Location was fantastic. This is a unique property and I would not hesitate to recommend it to others.

Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025

Posada de las Cuevas
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 HK$605 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
HK$605
HK$666 total
17 Mar - 18 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Arcos de la Frontera. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Parador De Arcos De La Frontera
Hotel La Fonda del Califa

Hotel La Fonda del Califa

1 out of 5
Calle Corredera 83 Arcos de la Frontera Cadiz
The price is HK$440 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
HK$440
HK$485 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Arcos de la Frontera. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Castle of Arcos de la Frontera ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (28 reviews)
Charming hotel in the centre of Arcos
Stayed for one night in this Morrocan style designed hotel. The staff was very friendly, and unlike in many other hotels in the Andalucia, the owner spoke perfect english. There was no space outside the hotel to park our car but there's an underground car park around the corner where you can leave ...

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2024

Hotel La Fonda del Califa
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Arcos Gardens Sol Rent Golf

Arcos Gardens Sol Rent Golf

4 out of 5
Carretera de Algar Km 3.5 Arcos de la Frontera Cádiz
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Arcos de la Frontera. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Arcos Gardens Golf ...
Arcos Gardens Sol Rent Golf
La Peña Viewpoint

La Peña Viewpoint

Arcos de la Frontera Cádiz
Stay at this cottage in Arcos de la Frontera. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Church of San Pedro and Convento de las ...
La Peña Viewpoint
Apartamentos en plena naturaleza El Elanio Azul.

Apartamentos en plena naturaleza El Elanio Azul.

Arcos de la Frontera Cádiz
Stay at this cottage in Arcos de la Frontera. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Castle of Arcos de la Frontera ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews)
Die Ausschreibung und Information auf Fewo Direkt war irreführend. Als wir die in Fewo Direkt angegebene Adresse in Arcos erreichten standen wir an einem Platz mit einem verschlossenen Geschäftsgebäude in Arcos de la Frontera. Wenigstens konnten wir daneben halten, aber weit und breit kein Appartment ...

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Apartamentos en plena naturaleza El Elanio Azul.
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Popular places to visit

Arcos Gardens Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Arcos de la Frontera at Arcos Gardens Golf Club. Discover the countryside in this quaint area.

Arcos Gardens Golf Club

Arcos De La Frontera Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Arcos De La Frontera Beach during your trip to Arcos de la Frontera? Discover the countryside in this quaint area.

Arcos De La Frontera Beach

Castle of Arcos de la Frontera

You can find out about the history of Arcos de la Frontera when you stop by Castle of Arcos de la Frontera. Discover the countryside in this quaint area.

Castle of Arcos de la Frontera

Plaza del Cabildo

You can find out about the history of Arcos de la Frontera when you stop by Plaza del Cabildo. Discover the countryside in this relaxing area.

Plaza del Cabildo

Convento de las Mercedarias

Find out about the history of Arcos de la Frontera with a stop at Convento de las Mercedarias. Discover the countryside in this relaxing area.

Convento de las Mercedarias

Huerta de Albala

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Huerta de Albala during your travels to Arcos de la Frontera. Discover the countryside in this quaint area.

Huerta de Albala

Things to do

Cadiz Private Shore Excursion: The White Washed Villages & Trafalgar Cape

Cadiz Private Shore Excursion: The White Washed Villages & Trafalgar Cape

HK$6,448
per traveller
Cadiz Private Shore Excursion: The White Washed Villages & Trafalgar Cape
Private day trip to Arcos, Medina Sidonia and Vejer de la Frontera

Private day trip to Arcos, Medina Sidonia and Vejer de la Frontera

HK$7,277
per traveller
Private day trip to Arcos, Medina Sidonia and Vejer de la Frontera
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Interesting town - we actually preferred Grazalema: which is not too far away.

Jerez de la Frontera showing a square or plaza and a small town or village

Jerez de la Frontera

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Panorama, Sierra de Zahara behind Grazalema, Andalucia, Spain

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