Of more substantial interest than Zahara de la Sierra, and a better place to break the journey, is
ARCOS DE LA FRONTERA
. This was taken from the Moors in 1264, over two centuries before Zahara fell - an impressive feat, for it stands high above the Río Guadalete on a double crag and must have been a wretchedly impregnable fortress. This dramatic location, enhanced by low, white houses and fine sandstone churches, gives the town a similar feel and appearance to Ronda - only Ar... [More]
Hotel la Fonda is a beautifully restored 19th century coaching inn,set in the main street of Arcos de la Frontera,the lovetiest of the famous Route of the White Villages is one of the oldest hotel now operating in Andalucia.The hotel combines the carefully preserved architectural features of a bygon... [More]
Typical Andalousian house,located in the heart of the town, built in the purest Arcos style, whitewashe walls, wrought ironwork windows, ocher roof tiles, flowerpots on the ledges and a beautiful central courtyard, furnished with cofee-tables and chairs and plenty of plants. Rooms are around the cou... [More]