Arcos de la Frontera

The town extends across a sandstone ridge at 185 meters elevation, featuring white buildings that cascade down the cliffside toward the Guadalete River.

Originally named Colonia Arcensis during Roman times, the settlement transformed into a Moorish stronghold called Medina Ar-kosch until Christian forces reclaimed it in 1250.

The Plaza del Cabildo forms the nucleus of the old quarter, surrounded by notable religious structures including the Gothic Santa María Basilica and San Pedro Church.

Visitors should park vehicles in designated areas outside the old town, as the narrow cobblestone streets present navigation challenges for modern transportation.

The limestone ridge formation creates natural defensive walls around the town, with portions dropping vertically to the Guadalete River below.

Location: Cádiz Province

Capital city: Arcos de la Frontera

Elevation above the sea: 185 m

Part of: Arcos de la Frontera notary district, Mancomunidad de Municipios de la Sierra de Cádiz, Sierra de Cádiz

Shares border with: Algar, Jerez de la Frontera, Espera, Bornos, Villamartín, Prado del Rey, El Bosque, Benaocaz, Ubrique, San José del Valle, Lebrija

Website: http://arcosdelafrontera.es

GPS coordinates: 36.74829,-5.80631

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:01