Plan a trip to Arcos De La Frontera

Arcos de la Frontera, a town in the province of Cadiz in Southern Spain, is one of the beautiful Pueblos Blancos – White Villages – in the Andalusia region. The white houses of the old city are suspended on a rocky limestone ridge that rises steeply above the fertile Guadalete Valley with its river, fields, and orchards. White alleys lead to the Plaza del Cabildo, an expansive square that hangs over the deep slope of the river bank. From the observation deck, there is a breathtaking view of the river winding between the vineyards and the fields and, above it, the houses of the old city which appear to hang from the cliff. Because of its unique architecture and location, the town was declared a national historic-artistic monument.

The town was a Muslim Taifa (independent Muslim kingdom in the Iberian Peninsula) in the 11th century until it was assimilated into the Kingdom of Seville. In the 13th century, it came under Christian rule.  
A stroll through the town’s old city will take you through narrow alleys, white painted houses, and Baroque- style palatial homes. This tranquil town is also home to charming shops, a farmer’s market, restaurants, and tapas bars.