Nature in Arcos de la Frontera

Guide to nature in Arcos de la Frontera, Province of Cádiz. Get all the info you need. Guide to parks, natural attractions, landscapes and much more.

Nature in Arcos de la Frontera
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The best of nature in Arcos de la Frontera

If you are a nature lover, we recommend to spend your holidays in Arcos de la Frontera. The province of Cádiz is well known for protecting many of its natural areas in an exceptional way, rich and varied with flora and where wonderful species of different animals live.

Visit Los Alcornocales Natural Park, whose territories reach 17 different municipalities. This outstanding place is wonderful to stroll around, appreciating the beauty that nature offers us while listening to the peaceful sound of the river. There are many active tourism activities that you can practise here, such as kayaking, horseback riding or rafting. Boredom is not allowed!

Cola del Embalse de Arcos is a beautiful space just a few kilometres away from Arcos de la Frontera historic centre. It offers a full range of active tourism, cuisine and rural accommodation.

Embalse de Guadalcacín (Guadalcacín reservoir) is the largest in the province of Cadiz, with a capacity of around 800 million cubic metres. It is located in a spectacular natural environment. It covers San José del Valle, Arcos de la Frontera, Paterna de Rivera and Algar. The Majaceite River is the one that feeds the reservoir.

All this and more can be done in Arcos de la Frontera. TUDESTINO gives you all the information you need, as well as a set of activities that will make your time here unforgettable!

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Guadalcacin Reservoir
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The Guadalcacín Reservoir (Embalse de Guadalcacín) is the largest in the province of Cadiz, with a capacity of around 800 million cubic meters. It is located in a spectacular natural environment. It covers areas of the townships of San José del Valle, Arcos de la Frontera, Paterna de Rivera and Algar. The Majaceite River is the...

Los Alcornocales
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With 170,000 hectares, Los Alcornocales Natural Park is crowned as the best preserved nature treasure in the province of Cádiz. Its enormous extension covers 16 municipalities of Cadiz; such as Arcos de la Frontera, Tarifa, Medina Sidonia, Ubrique, Los Barrios, Jimena de la Frontera and Jerez de la Frontera. Its name refers to the park’s...

Cola del Embalse de Arcos
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The Natural Site of Cola del Embalse de Arcos (“Arcos Reservoir”) is a beautiful space a few kilometres away from Arcos de la Frontera city centre. This natural site has been a protected area since July 18, 1989. It has also been a Special Protection Area for Birds (ZEPA in Spanish) since 2002. With an...

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