Arcos de la Frontera

City in Cádiz, Spain

Overview

Arcos de la Frontera is a breathtaking white town perched on a limestone ridge in Andalucía, famous for its steep streets, Moorish heritage, and panoramic vistas. It offers a blend of historic charm, local culture, and natural beauty, all within a compact, walkable setting.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Spain
Province
Cádiz
Population
31,046
Time Zone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
36.75°, -5.81°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
62
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,525
Local Cost
$970
Local Income
$1,450
Cashless
62
English
35
Temperature
17.4°C
Summer Avg
26.2°C
Winter Avg
9.7°C
Record High
45.3°C
Record Low
-5.3°C
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
519 mm
Internet Speed
154 Mbps
Upload
86 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
66
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
6
Parks
51
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
XRY
Distance
22 km

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3 areas mapped
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Neighborhoods

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Plaza de la Diputación Plaza del Cabildo Plaza del Cananeo

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 19 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 3 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-22.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 68/100.