Caños Verdes car park
The closest to Laan Arcos: a municipal car park with 40 spaces at the end of Calle Caños Verdes, in the old town.
C. Caños Verdes, 5
Directions toCaños Verdes car park
Arcos guide
Discover Arcos
Where to park, where to eat, what to see and what is celebrated in each season, just a few steps from your door.
All within walking distance
The guide map
Where to park, where to eat and what to see, close to the house.
On arrival
Where to park
Laan Arcos is right in the heart of the old town, where the streets are narrow and steep. The easiest option is to leave your car in one of these car parks and walk the rest of the way.
El Paseo car park
Underground car park in Plaza de España, next to the Paseo de Andalucía.
Pl. de España, s/n
Directions toEl Paseo car park
Our recommendations
Where to eat
Restaurants we recommend, from the nearest to the furthest.
Gastrobar El Retablo
C. Deán Espinosa, 6
Directions toGastrobar El Retablo
Bar La Cárcel
C. Deán Espinosa, 18
Directions toBar La Cárcel
Aljibe Restaurante
Cuesta de Belén, 10
Directions toAljibe Restaurante
Taberna Jóvenes Flamencos
C. Corredera, 2
Directions toTaberna Jóvenes Flamencos
Tabanco Lalola
C. Corredera, 11
Directions toTabanco Lalola
Nonna Gina
Paseo de Boliches, 17
Directions toNonna Gina
La Chuminá
C. Corredera, 69
Directions toLa Chuminá
On foot
What to see
The old town of Arcos was declared a Historic-Artistic Site (Conjunto Histórico-Artístico) in 1962. All of these places are a short walk from the house, and we have arranged them as a walking route: it starts from the house, goes as far as the castle and comes back through the Matrera Gate.
Walking route through the old townA circular walk from the house: 10 stops and about 2.7 km on foot.
See the route on the mapPeña Vieja Viewpoint
Right on our street. From here you can see the churches of San Pedro, San Agustín and Santa María, and the castle.
Directions toPeña Vieja Viewpoint
Church of San Pedro
A 16th-century church built on the remains of a Moorish fortress. Its 18th-century Baroque façade is crowned by a three-tiered bell tower. Inside, it retains its high altarpiece, dating from 1547.
You can visit the church and the tower (admission charge). Closed on Tuesdays.
Directions toChurch of San Pedro
Mayorazgo Palace and Andalusí Garden
A 17th-century palace with a Herrerian façade and two arcaded courtyards. Today it houses exhibition rooms and a picture gallery. Beside it stands the Capilla de la Misericordia, a chapel founded in 1490.
Free admission.
Directions toMayorazgo Palace and Andalusí Garden
Convent of the Mercedarias Descalzas
Founded in 1642, it is the last cloistered convent in Arcos. The nuns sell sweets through the torno, the revolving hatch at the entrance.
It can only be seen from outside.
Directions toConvent of the Mercedarias Descalzas
Basilica of Santa María de la Asunción
The oldest parish church in Arcos, built over a former mosque. A Gothic and Plateresque building from the 15th and 16th centuries, with three naves of equal height and star vaults.
You can visit the church and the tower (admission charge).
Directions toBasilica of Santa María de la Asunción
Plaza del Cabildo and its viewpoint
The heart of the old town, with the Basilica, the Town Hall and the Parador. From its viewpoint, above the Peña Nueva cliff, you can see across the Guadalete valley to the mountains.
Directions toPlaza del Cabildo and its viewpoint
Ducal Castle
A fortress of Moorish origin, remodelled in the 14th and 15th centuries, with four crenellated towers and the coat of arms of the Dukes of Arcos.
It is privately owned and can only be seen from outside.
Directions toDucal Castle
Abades Viewpoint
Overlooking the River Guadalete, the Barrio Bajo (the lower town) and the San Miguel iron bridge.
Directions toAbades Viewpoint
Church of San Agustín
A former 16th-century Augustinian convent. It houses the figure of Jesús Nazareno that is carried in procession on the morning of Good Friday. Beside it, another viewpoint looks out over a meander of the Guadalete.
Free admission.
Directions toChurch of San Agustín
Matrera Gate
An old gateway in the town walls, linking the old town with the Barrio Bajo. A tower is all that remains of it.
Directions toMatrera Gate
Further afield
Lake Arcos
At the foot of the town, the reservoir has a freshwater beach with free public access. In summer you can hire kayaks and paddleboards.
Route of the White Villages
Arcos is the gateway to the Route of the White Villages (Ruta de los Pueblos Blancos), which runs through the Sierra de Cádiz between Grazalema and Los Alcornocales.
Directions toRoute of the White Villages
Opening times and prices change throughout the year. Before you go, check them on the Arcos Tourism website (opens in a new tab) or at the Tourist Office (Cuesta de Belén, 5; tel. +34 956 70 22 64).
Distances are measured as the crow flies from Laan Arcos. On foot, they are a little longer because of the hills.
Arcos through the year
Festivals and traditions
Every season has its festival. Choose when to come.
Spring
March, April and May
March or April
Holy Week (Semana Santa)
It has been declared a Festival of Tourist Interest. Its processions wind through the streets of the old town.
Easter Sunday
Toro del Aleluya
To round off Holy Week, bulls are let loose in some of the town’s streets.
Early May
May Crosses (Cruces de Mayo)
Crosses of carnations, roses and rosemary adorn the streets and small squares of the old town.
Summer
June, July and August
29 June
Velada de San Pedro
The saint is carried in procession through the old town, just a few steps from our door.
5 August
Virgen de las Nieves
The feast of the town’s patroness, with a procession and the Velada Flamenca de las Nieves, a flamenco evening that celebrated its 65th edition in 2026.
A Saturday in late August
Noche de las Velas
The old town is lit only by thousands of candles and fills with music.
Autumn
September, October and November
Around 14 September
Romería del Cristo del Romeral
Decorated carts, horses and pilgrims on foot make their way to the chapel of El Romeral.
Late September or early October
San Miguel Fair
The main fair in Arcos, held in honour of the town’s patron saint, San Miguel.
Winter
December, January and February
December
Christmas Zambombas
Christmas carols, zambomba drums and buñuelos (fritters). The Zambomba of Arcos and Jerez has been declared an Asset of Cultural Interest (Bien de Interés Cultural).
A Saturday in December
Living Nativity (Belén Viviente)
More than twenty scenes spread across the old town. It has been declared a Festival of Tourist Interest of Andalusia.
February or March
Carnival
Floats, stages and performances by murgas, chirigotas and comparsas, the carnival singing groups.
Dates change every year. Check the Arcos Tourism events calendar (opens in a new tab).
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