Make a holiday home, house or villa in Arcos de la Frontera, Spain your home away from home

The attractive whitewashed buildings of the hillside town of Arcos de la Frontera stand in the south of Spain in the province of Cadiz, about 40 miles (66 km) inland from the city of Cadiz. This beautiful town has plenty of history to discover and is set in scenic surroundings with the coast and great beaches within reach.

Things to do on holiday in Arcos de la Frontera, Spain

Holidaymakers staying in self catering accommodation in Arcos de la Frontera have the opportunity to experience the more traditional Spain that is far from the tourist resorts of the southern coast. This scenic area is perfect for a relaxing holiday and features some fantastic holiday villas for rent, yet there is also plenty to do if you’d rather stay active or go sightseeing. Walking, cycling and horse riding are popular here for example.

The town of Arcos de la Frontera is a historic town. From a distance the whitewashed buildings set on the hillside are very photogenic, and from the town itself there are some wonderful views over the surrounding area. There are restaurants and bars here for when you prefer to eat outside of your Arcos de la Frontera accommodation, and those in the old town are particularly atmospheric!

Places to visit on holiday in Arcos de la Frontera, Spain

Being a historic town there are a number of older monuments and buildings to visit. The narrow, cobbled streets of the old town are very attractive. Here you can explore the small shops and galleries or visit some of the town’s major landmarks – the 15th century castle, an assortment of churches dating from the 16th to the 19th centuries, and the 17th century town hall.

Staying in self catering accommodation in Arcos de la Frontera you are also ideally placed to enjoy many of the nearby cities too. About 20 miles (34 km) away is the city of Jerez de la Frontera. There’s plenty of culture here – this is the home of the Flamenco, sherry, and the horse!

On the coast is the city of Cadiz, said to be the oldest city in Western Europe. Cadiz has many attractions for a day trip or two from your Arcos de la Frontera accommodation.

The weather in Arcos de la Frontera, Spain

Self catering accommodation in Arcos de la Frontera benefits from a Mediterranean climate typical of Southern Spain – hot and mostly dry summers, and mild winters. The average high in July and August will often reach the low to mid 30’s C (95F). January is the coolest month, though with an average high of 16C (61F) it is still very mild.

Flights to Arcos de la Frontera, Spain

There are several options available for visitors to self catering accommodation in Arcos de la Frontera. The closest airport is in Jerez, and although small the number of airlines using this airport is increasing. From the UK choose from Ryanair and Thomas Cook Airlines for example. Another option is Seville – Ryanair also offer flights to Seville, though there are more of them than to Jerez. Finally, a little further away but with the best number of options is Malaga Airport.