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One of the most popular tourist destinations in Cadiz province is Arcos de la Frontera-the white village with the right mix of great natural scenery and impressive architecture, plus, an important archaeological town history to boot.
Arcos sits on top of a lovely sandstone ridge. Beyond this cliff is where the rich Guadalete river flows. From on top of the ridge, a spectacular view of the Cadiz mountains, particularly the San Cristobal peak towards the east, can be had. Even the Cadiz bay can be seen on a clear day, which is the reason why Arcos de la Frontera is described as a “watchtower.”
Arcos de la Frontera offers its visitors some sports activities which include hang-gliding, horseback riding and hunting with its surrounding lush vegetation that offers refuge to many bird species such as the kestrel, the heron, the kingfisher and the seagull. Some water sports are also available in the neighboring Molinera Lake.
Town industry consists of stock breeding, with many farms that produce fighting bulls and strong horses. This region of Spain, particularly the Guadalete Valley, is indeed distinguished for its beautiful horses. Arcos de la Frontera also produces high quality olives from the significant amount of olive plantations around its fertile fields that mix in with orange and almond tree plantations as well as some vineyards. Other products from the town are rugs, blankets and ceramics.
As to food, it is recommended for Arcos de la Frontera visitors to try the Chicanas- a special type of cold meat, and the Ajo Molinero garlic. Most restaurants and tapas bars are found in Callejón de las Monjas-the central part of the old town.
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