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Checking In…Parador de Arcos de la Frontera (Spain)

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Arcos de la Frontera (Cadiz)

This 3-star parador, built in a typical Andalucían style, is located on the banks of the Guadalete River and offers a marvelous view of the old part of town and panoramic views of the area. It is an excellent spot to begin the Wine & White Villages routes, as well as visiting the bull breeding ranches and enjoying the regional foods.

  • Address: Plaza del Cabildo, s/n
  • Visit the church of Santa María
  • 48 km to Grazalema (White Villages Route)
  • 31 km to Jerez (Wine Route)
  • 110 km to Seville
  • Parador de Cádiz (70 km SW)
  • Parador de Ronda (90 km E)
  • Parador de Carmona (130 km N)
  • Parador de Málaga Gibralfaro (195 km SE)
  • Parador de Málaga Golf (201 km SE)
  • Parador de Mazagón (215 km NW)
  • Train Station: 35 km (Jerez)
  • Airport: 35 km (Jerez)

All rooms with private bath, air conditioning, direct dial telephone, WiFi, satellite TV, minibar, room safe

  • Elevator
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Meeting Facilities to 40 ~ Audiovisual equipment
  • Activities nearby: Horseback riding, Trekking, Golf (Jerez), Parachuting
  • Reception
  • Parking
  • 24 guest rooms (3 floors)
  • Individual: Smaller than a standard hotel room (1 guest maximum)
  • Standard: A standard hotel room (3 guest maximum)
  • Superior: Larger than a standard room (3 guest maximum)

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Sites to See…What to See on the Costa del Sol (Spain)

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The Costa del Sol is a 161 km. stretch of coastline that spans from Nerja (in the east) to Sotogrande (in the west).

With 325 days of sunshine and a temperate climate year-round, this area offers something for everyone, with beautiful beaches, picturesque towns, nearly 60 golf courses, cosmopolitan marinas, chic shops and fine dining.

Here is a list of some of the things to see during your stay on the Costa del Sol:

  • Málaga – the capital of the province, this port city is a bustling commercial and residential center. Visit the Alcazaba (10th C. Moorish palace and Archaeological Museum), Gibralfaro (Moorish castle, now a parador), Cathedral (16th C. Renaissance cathedral), and the Picasso House-Museum (birthplace of Pablo Picasso). For more information on Málaga, click here and for what to see in Málaga, click here
  • Marbella – the “jewel” of the Costa del Sol, Marbella has upscale boutiques and restaurants, a charming old quarter, and the Puerto Banús marina, which attracts an international crowd
  • Mijas – a picturesque village in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, with panoramic views of the Mediterranean, white-washed houses, and charming squares
  • Fuengirola – offers wide sandy beaches, many shops and a popular flea market on Tuesdays
  • Ronda – one of the oldest towns in Spain, Ronda’s location on the edge of a 500-foot gorge makes it dramatic and offers spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. Visit the 18th C. Puente Nuevo, the 17th C. Plaza de Toros (one of the oldest bullrings in Spain) and museum, and Santa María la Mayor (Renaissance church). For more information, click here
  • Grazalema – 31 kms. from Ronda, Grazalema is the prettiest of the pueblos blancos (white villages)
  • Arcos de la Frontera – 31 kms. east of Jerez, this lovely white village is perched on a cliff overlooking the Guadalete valley

Photo credit: © Christopher Pappas · All rights reserved.

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Sample Itineraries: An introduction to the Treasures of Spain II

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This next itinerary is similar to the previous one we published, An Introduction to the Treasures of Spain I, but it’s designed for travelers who have a little more time to spend exploring the many treasures that Spain has to offer visitors.

Similar to the first itinerary, this one will begin in Madrid and take you to the magnificent Andalusian cities of Seville, Córdoba and Granada, but it also includes a visit to Toledo, and will take you all the way to the southern coast of Spain, the Costa del Sol.

While on the Costa del Sol you’ll have a chance to explore the beautiful White Villages that dot the hillsides of Andalucía, and you’ll also have a chance to visit a British territory without having to cross water. Located on the southwestern coast of the Iberian Peninsula, Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory that is best known for the prominent rock that juts into the Strait of Gibraltar.

  • Day 1: Arrive in Madrid in the morning; sightseeing in the afternoon
  • Day 2: Sightseeing in Madrid
  • Day 3: Visit Toledo (71km), sightseeing in Toledo; afternoon return to Madrid
  • Day 4: Leave morning; Drive (400 km) or take the high-speed AVE train (2.5 hours) to Córdoba; sightseeing in Córdoba
  • Day 5: Depart Córdoba for Seville (138 km); sightseeing in Seville
  • Day 6: Drive to the Costa del Sol (Málaga 213 km or Marbella 267 km); sightseeing in the afternoon
  • Day 7: Spend a day visiting the “White Villages” of Ronda, Grazalema, and Arcos de la Frontera
  • Day 8: Morning spent in Gibraltar; afternoon visit to Mijas
  • Day 9: Depart early for Granada (129 – 183 km); sightseeing in Granada
  • Day 10: Morning sightseeing in Granada; in afternoon depart for Madrid (4 hour drive/train or 1 hour flight)
  • Day 11: Depart Madrid to return home

Information on what to see and do, and where to eat can be found on our website, click here. Simply search by city.

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