Arcos de la Frontera
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Introduction
Arcos de la Frontera is a town located about 25 kilometres from Jerez de la Frontera. It lies on the top of a ridge that lies above the Guadalete river. The adding of the "de la Frontera" (on the frontier), comes from being a border town during the time of the reconquista. It is one the so called white towns, as most of the houses in the town are painted white.
Sights and Activities
- Castillo de Arcos
- Iglesia Parroquial de Santa María de la Asunción
- Convent of San Agustín
- Church of San Pedro
- Ayuntamiento (City Hall)
- Iglesia de San Francisco
- Iglesia de la Caridad
Events and Festivals
Eat
Drink
Sleep
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| CasaBlues | Callejas 19 Arcos de la Frontera | Guesthouse | 99 |
| Hacienda Santiscal | Avenida El Santiscal 129 | Hotel | - |
| Hotel La Fonda | Corrdera 83 Arcos de la Frontera | Hotel | 78 |
| Hotel Marqués de Torresoto | Calle Marqués de Torresoto 4 | hotel | 87 |
| La Casa de Bovedas | Bovedas nº 9 Arcos de la Frontera, Cadiz | Guesthouse | 74 |
| Hotel Real de Veas | Corredera 12 | Hotel | 71 |
Budget
Mid-Range
Upscale
Keep Connected
Internet
Phone
See also International Telephone Calls
Post
If you want to post a card, you can head to the post office (Correos). The Spanish post is not yet as efficient as colleagues in other countries so receiving a card can take a bit longer than the number of days that it should take. On the website of Correos, you can find the locations of nearby post offices.
Post offices are generally open from 8:30am to 2:00pm, although times can vary and the main post office usually is open until the early evening. Most will also open again on Saturday mornings, but in the smaller towns will close as early as 12 noon. When posting a letter, look for a yellow box and, if possible, post at the post office itself where there will also be divisions for local, national and international mail. Be prepared for long queues at the post office. This is why tobacco shops sell stamps and many will also have the facility to weigh packages.
Standard letters/postcards of up to 20 grams sent within Spain are €0.34. However, non-standard letters/postcards of up to 20g are €0.39. Letters/postcards of 20 to 50 grams are €0.45. In the case of international shipping, the price is €0.64 to most countries within Europe for standard envelopes (letters/postcards) up to 20g, for a few European countries and outside Europe it is €0.78.
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