Interesting routes in Arcos de la Frontera

What to see near the Llanos de la Huerta?

In our list of things to do near Los Llanos de la Huerta you can't miss Arcos de la Frontera. It is a jewel of Andalusia, perched on a hilltop with magnificent views of the Serranía de Cádiz and the Jerez countryside. Arcos also belongs to the Route of the White Villages, which makes it the perfect getaway in Cadiz. You will end up falling in love with its streets, churches, Wall, Alcazar, and much more.

What should you visit in Arcos de la Frontera?

Miradores en el Casco Antiguo

• Viewpoint "Plaza del Cabildo"

We can see the Basílica Menor and the Plaza del Cabildo, and we can see the middle Guadalete Valley with its orchards and farmland. You will also see the Sierra de Dos Hermanas, the Sierra de la Sal and other areas such as Medina Sidonia.

• Viewpoint "Mirador de Abades"

You will observe the path of the Guadalete River through one of the most significant areas of the town centre, such as the Barrio Bajo or Mª Auxiliadora and its imposing San Miguel Bridge.

• Viewpoint "San Agustín"

You will enjoy the views of one of the meanders of the Guadalete river and the Barranco and Bornos mountain ranges, the Arcos reservoir and even Villamartín.

• Viewpoint "Peña Vieja"

We love this viewpoint! You'll get a view of the hamlet of Arcos de la Frontera. The architecture of the churches of San Pedro, San Agustín, Santa María and the castle stand out in this labyrinthine street.

Mayorazgo Palace

This monument in Arcos de la Frontera was built in the 18th century. On its door you will see a coat of arms with helmet and lambrequins of the Núñez de Prado family. Inside there are two colonnaded courtyards and the coffered ceilings of spacious halls.

You should visit the Jardín Andalusí, the rear part of the Mayorazgo Palace.. It is the result of a refurbishment carried out at the beginning of the 21st century at the back of the Mayorazgo Palacewhich corresponded to the stables and recreation area. In this space, two elements that are indispensable in the Andalusian culture and in our own, such as water and flora, merge, which together with the environment in which it is located, take us back to times gone by.

Currently, the Mayorazgo Palace is Municipal Delegation of Culture. It has other rooms with temporary or permanent exhibitions.

Squares, corners and streets

We recommend you visit some of the most emblematic squares in Arcos de la Frontera: Plaza del Cabildo, Plaza de Boticas and Plaza del Cananeo. These are places where history revolves around them, and you should get to know them.

We recommend you visit some of its streets, such as the Belén slope (the old Jerez gate), dating from the Muslim period. On the pretext that it interrupted the street, it was demolished in 1852. You can also stroll along Calle Nueva, whose origins lie in the collapse of the north wall in the Lisbon earthquake of 1755. And a host of other streets that will transmit the essence of this white village in the province of Cadiz.

On the official website "Arcos Active Tourism" you can consult some of the numerous activities you can do in Arcos de la Frontera.