This was our third visit to Arcos de la Frontera and the first time the church was open and it did not disappoint with lots of beautiful artwork and a beautiful alter. Admission was just €2. This is a late Gothic hall-church, with three naves of equal height and a monumental curved apse. The naves are separated by circular pillars made of beamed rods, supporting complex star-ribbed vaults. Although everything inside is worthy of admiration, it is worth noting the Retablo Mayor, an altarpiece which is a true Renaissance jewel; the Gothic mural painting; the uncorrupted mummy of San Felix; the Nieves chapel which houses the image of the patron of Arcos; the extravagant organ and the choir, considered one of the best in Andalusia.

This basilica is a beautiful display of how rich this region used to be during the 14 - 17th century. Almost everything here is made of gold. And the scale of the carvings and central display is huge. Additionally, the viewing tower is a definite must to see and hear. There are many bells on the top that sing every hour. And the views of the area can be captured here on the tower. Overall, this is a must visit when in Arcos.

You can't come to Arcod de la Frontera without going up the tower of this church! Amazing views and the church itself is a delight.

Did not go in as it was closed but it is beautiful from the outside too

Impressive church from out and inn. And the church bell tower is worth special attention. It is worth to climb 100 steps for breathtaking views of the town and surroundings. One of the best tower views you can find in Spain!

Beautiful basilica on top of the hill! Beautiful small white hill town of Arcos 1hr fr Seville. Love the hill town, the food (payoya cheese and conejo) and the scenery ( Parador, Basilica, white houses view of the Guadalete river)

This largely Gothic styled church was built around the 15th century. It sits atop the limestone cliffs of Arcos on Plaza del Cabildo - a square which is essentially a carpark and also the location of the Parador de Turismo. You'll be rewarded with some great views overlooking the countryside from the mirador or visit the bar in the Parador for an even better view and a refreshing drink after the steep climb to get here. If you're mobility restricted there is a small car park here and also taxis (probably the best option as the street are very narrow in places).

Very nice views, even on a rainy day.

Arcos de la Frontera is a beautiful hilltop town in Cádiz with lovely narrow streets and is a delight to stroll around. There are many attractions like the Basilicas de Santa Maria, Parador and fine bars and restaurants. It is a reasonable climb up to the top and as you walk down the narrow streets you come on to this mirador with fantastic views north to the Embalse and south to the Rio Gualalette and the beautiful and fertile Cádiz country side. A really nice spot to relax and take in the views and take some photos.

Beautiful views 😍 The square by the Parador hotel is currently closed, so it's worth an extra 10 minutes walk through the wonderful streets to get here

If you're going to Arcos, you're definitely will go to Mirador Plaza del Cabildo. But I would say the virw you get from from Mirador de Abades is way better and quite overwhelming. But watch out the the descent is quite steep

Unexpected, even when we knew to expect it, the viewpoint (mirador) opens to the vast expanse around and below. Arcos de la Frontier is a treat to visit. Wander its steep and enclosed streets then burst out to this mirador to top it off.

Really very nice and wide views. The old town is also excellent to visit.

A very beautiful place to stop and relax after climbing the streets of Arcos. The view is quite nice.

The Church of San Pedro in Arcos de la Frontera was built in the 14th century on the remains of an ancient Arab fortress. The main facade is Baroque from the 18th century influenced by the Sevillian School. The interior, with a rectangular plan has Gothic elements such as the vault and six chapels added during the centuries after its construction.

The 16th century Iglesia de San Pedro in Arcos de la Frontera, Spain, was built on the remains of a 14th century collegiate church which itself was preceded by a 12th century Almohad fortress. The Barrio Bajo is below the cliff. The church has an 18th century baroque facade. Saint Peter sits enthroned on the cornice above the entrance.

I think I saw the merge between Moorish and Christian splendour in this building, but I was bound in a spell. Absolutely grand outside.

The skills needed for this place. Absolutely spectacular. The skeletons of saints on display in glass cases is creepy though...

An amazingly beautiful medieval church with it's rich interior still intact. One thing that I found intriguing was the two skeletons dressed up in gorgeous clothes with precious stones and jewellery on the two sides of the main altar.

Wonderfull church. Not very big, but nice. We were happy to be alone inside, just one gentleman was busy with restauration of a piece of decoration. Quiet place to excape from the heat of the sun outside. Worth 2 Euro entrance fee.

Hard to access by car (very narrow streets). Close to Basilica de Santa María, and restaurants/bars.

The 17th century Palacio del Mayorazgo in Arcos de la Frontera, Spain, has a facade in the style of the famous 16th century Spanish architect Juan de Herrera. There are two colonnaded Andalucian courtyards. The palace now houses the Municipal Department of Culture.

Café/bar inside which also serves food, when we visited there was an exhibition of historical photos from 1963 which gave a lovely taste of local people and everyday life.

Walk up and you will find this nice place with a exposition of local painters.

Really chilled out place,beautiful village with lots of history.

Beautiful house with an exceptional Andalucian garden. The entrance is very impressive with a lovely patio. They hold exhibitions of varying types here.

Free entry, lots of exhibition areas and a terrace with amazing views. Easy to miss rooms, especially the basement. Very peaceful place to explore.

A beautiful Palacio del Mayorago that now serves as a museum. The ceiling decor is amazing as is the ironworks. Overall, a visit is definitely worth the trip.

We had a very lazy lunch there. The food was very tasty. We ordered an extra dish upon the waiter's recommendation and that may have been a bit too much. Food was a bit slow, but we enjoyed sitting outside and sipping on wine while waiting.

We went for dinner at this cozy taverna. Warm and welcoming. Being vegetarian is always difficult when choosing somewhere to eat but we were spoilt for choice! The food was delicious, good value for money too and the service excellent. We were welcomed warmly and the staff were friendly and efficient. Highly recommend it.

Excellent food. We tasted, among other dishes, a few delicious local foods, including a soup, a dish made with bread, asparagus and eggs, and a lamb stew made with a fantastic mixture of spices. Unfortunately we didn’t take notes and so we don’t know the names of these dishes. But you can do as we did, and trust the advice of Laura, the very nice and knowledgeable owner, that runs the place with pride and gusto. "Os quatro Portugueses" 17/03/2025

We had an amazing experience at this place! We were invited to sit inside with our dog and she was offered a blanked to lay on, water and cookies! They are Soooo Nice. And the food was also amazing! They have a lot of dishes without meat as well! Loved this place, go there!

This is a highly recommended place! I ordered local slow-cooked beef and fried eggplant with goat cheese and honey. Both were exceptional! Thank you for the little dessert treat after the meal!

Visited based on recommendations. Was supposed to open at 7pm and we arrived at 7.30. Waiter ignored us for 30 minutes while he set up and wiped tables. Food disappointing. Cheese salad was iceberg lettuce swimming in water with 1 slice of cheese a few nuts and seeds. Partner had local lamb stew which was tasty but full of bones and gristle. Much better and friendlier places around.

Nice restaurant in the old town. We wanted to try the local abajao dish, but sadly they were out of ingredients. So we had the timbal which was very nice. The salmorejo too was tasty. The patatas bravas were OK (nothing special). The decor is nice too and this taverna is a good place to stop and eat while exploring the town.

Simply amazing! Great Service, amazing Food. Great alcoholic free Beer. And fair prices. Love it!

Cute restaurant in old town Arcos. Ordered squid with black rice and pork along with a bottle of white wine. The black rice was delicious and the portion was good. The restaurant is very busy with limited staff working. It is best to have a reservation for dinner.

The two ladies who run this place are so kind. Food was superb and service excellent. Atmosphere inside is a little lacking but outside tables looked lovely. Dessert selection was fab (chocolate brownie cake in particular was a fave).

We had lunch in on a day trip to Arcos. It was packed inside as a car club was also lunching. The service was excellent & the portion sizes large. My vegetabledish was so huge it was hard to get through my delicious risotto. My partner enjoyed his prawn balls & pork belly. It was a good price.

Very friendly service and food freshly prepared and delicious. We ordered the dorado and mushroom risotto and both were delicious. Wine from Cadiz was also very good as were the deserts. Overall very reasonable prices for quality food and drink with excellent service.

We arrived with moderate expectations and both the food and the service exceed greatly them! All the choices of tuna were spectacular and the service was warm and candid. We got served by Noemí, who was spontaneous and gave us great recommendations, thanks! If I come back around town, I'm definitely coming back!

Amazing food, great service and just an overall fantastic time! We managed to get seats outside and order some of the chefs suggestions. The fish was fresh and everything was plated nicely. I would recommend you visit if you can.

Perfect food and perfect service! I'm gluten and dairy intolerant so I asked for help with my order and they also gave me their allergen menu and reassured me about what I could eat, and brought me gluten free garlic bread. We received a potato salad as a free starter (entirely made from local ingredients) which was so good that we ordered more. My friend is vegeterian and he also had many options to choose from. My dry aged beef steak was perfect. We also received two gluten and dairy free biscuits to take home. I also need to mention great wine and great ambience. I can't wait to go back again!

Delicious!! Very fresh and flavorful food. I got the Mediterranean pizza and my mom got the white gazpacho and hummus and chips. Samuel gave us great service as well. We will be dreaming of this food once we are back in the states 😅

Outstanding Arab restaurant, maybe the best we've ever been to. All five dishes we had were delicious, especially the chicken pastela and the lamb tajine. The portions are big. For two people, I would recommend sharing two starters, one main dish and one dessert. Both the food presentation and the interior decoration exude an understated elegance, with lots of attention to details. Highly recommended.

Delicious food, all the tapas dishes were well crafted and service was top notch. Can’t wait to come back again

Don’t you love finding a place where the team truly enjoys hosting you and the food is outstanding? This was the highlight of our family Sunday lunch. The menu had something for everyone, from picky kids to a vegan, and the meat dishes were simply exceptional. The local gazpacho soup, made with their own recipe, was another great highlight. The wine list offered excellent choices, and the ambiance was just perfect. A little hidden jewel in Arcos de la Frontera.

Delicious food and exceptional service. We shared the house salad with lettuce, tomato and dried tuna fish to start and then had the pasta with artichoke and truffle oil, and the lamb tajine. The later is one of my all time favorite foods and this was truly delicious. They have a very good cook, and outstanding service. I write these reviews because I read them, too - see my others.

We had the good fortune of choosing Aljibe in Arcos de La Frontera, because it was close to our hotel. We were treated to personal and attentive service by the proprietor, and her assistants and enjoyed creative dishes made from regional fresh ingredients. We were 6 hungry cyclists and had dinner at the family table number 11. I won’t mention specific dishes because everything we had was delicious. As we were leaving, we agreed that this was one of the top 10 restaurants we had eaten at anywhere and the best one we had been to in Spain.

delicious little restaurant in the middle of a very small street. we ate outside, the service was exceptional, the waiters were very friendly and took the time to communicate with us (as we barely speak Spanish but understand it well). The portions are generous, the food is fresh and tasty. The one star missing is for the drinks : the white wine and the sangria that we ordered didn’t taste much, but overall we had a great time! we paid 57€ for 1 « media » (1/2 portion) entrance, 2 main dishes, 2 glasses of white wine and 2 sangrias.

Some of the best food we've had in almost a month of travels in Spain. Off the menu for a tuna steak, pork chops with sherry gravy, sautéed mushrooms with truffles and egg yolk. Local wine was excellent. Real care and attention to quality and service. What a relief after the tourist traps of Sevilla!

TOURIST BEWARE We had eaten here before. Google says the place is open for dinner and confirmed by this business. When my wife and I went at 8 the waiter snickered and told us it doesnt open until 8:30. So we went elsewhere. Plenty of other places HAPPY to accept your money. Making customers feel stupid and laughing at them is no way to run a business.

Located near the top of the hill along the main tourist route, La Cárcel is a great place for lunch or dinner. The food is excellent and extremely well priced. The warm goat cheese and homemade red pepper jam is outrageously decadent and an excellent plate to share. The staff are very friendly and the timing of delivery for multiple dishes excellent. The location is on a narrower part of the street so its not the best for outdoor dining and you might want to try somewhere further along the road if that is what you are after. Inside is bright and clean.

We stopped here for some tapas before going to Arcos de la Frontera. Everything was delicious and super cheap. The crockettes cooked in a pot were the best we've had in our trip so far. The king prawn puff pastry were also delicious. They were like mini egg rolls. The date and cheese puff pastry was also good but very rich. If we were to come again we'd pick a dish with fresh seafood instead of three fried tapas.

Food was really good for value. I recommend retinta beef sirloin and tomato kumato with anchovies, red onion, and wakame. The waiters were friendly and food was served quick.

Delicious tapas for a reasonable price. We got the chicken tenders, shrimp wrapped in zucchini and lamp chops. Highly recommend!

This is the first time my wife and I visited this wonderful tapas bar, all I can say is we missed out on the last time we were in the town of Arcos de la Fontera. The owner Miguel is front of the house and his good lady is the chef, the charm of the place is not much English is spoken, so you have to try your best to do a little Spanish, believe me you will be glad you did EXCELLENT FOOD AND DRINK.

Great local bar,restaurant.So happy we found it.thank you

We stopped here for lunch before visiting the town, the food and the service were great. The menu is extensive and affordable - we’d recommend it to anyone who’s visiting Arcos : ]

Nice selection of tapas and deserts not good for vegetarians but otherwise good. Good service also.

Don Miguel crack !!

appalling, shame it's in a good spot

Friendly place