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Description
Arcos de la Frontera sits dramatically on a sandstone ridge overlooking the Guadalete River valley. The town has a medieval fortress and many interesting religious buildings from c. 11th-15th centuries on top of the hill and these are obviously a hotspot for tourists who enjoy the narrow winding streets, carved stonework, and excellent views over the surrounding countryside.
Looking up, expect to see Vânturel mic, and try to distinguish between Drepnea palidă and Drepnea neagră which both have colonies here. At the viewpoints, look down onto the impressive limestone cliff-face for Stăncuță or possibly a Cucuvea and look out for Vultur sur, Acvilă mică or Barză albă flying nearby.
Below the town is the Guadalete River and a small reservoir both of which have tracks or roads from which they can be viewed. These are home to waterfowl and riparian species as well as many warblers. Graur unicolor is common, Egretă mică Stârc cenușiu are likely. Stârc roșu and Găinușă albastră both apparently breed in the vicinity and in the summer it can be a good place to see Privighetoare roșcată.
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Español: Arcos de la Frontera se asienta de forma espectacular sobre una cresta de arenisca con vistas al valle del río Guadalete. La ciudad cuenta con una fortaleza medieval y numerosos edificios religiosos interesantes de los siglos XI al XV en la cima de la colina, y estos son, obviamente, un punto de interés para los turistas que disfrutan de las estrechas y sinuosas calles, la piedra tallada y las excelentes vistas del campo circundante.
Mirando hacia arriba prepárese para ver Vânturel mic y trate de diferenciar entre Drepnea palidă y Drepnea neagră, ambos con colonias aquí. Desde los miradores, contemple los impresionantes acantilados calizos en busca de Stăncuță o tal vez Cucuvea y busque Vultur sur, Acvilă mică o Barză albă volando cerca.
Por debajo del pueblo pasa el río Guadalete y hay un pequeño embalse, ambos con pistas o caminos desde los que se pueden observar. En ellos encontramos aves acuáticas y especies ribereñas, así como numerosas currucas. A menudo se observa Graur unicolor, Egretă mică y Stârc cenușiu. Al parecer, la Stârc roșu y el Găinușă albastră crían por la zona y en verano es un buen sitio para encontrar Privighetoare roșcată.
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Access
Arcos de la Frontera is located in the province of Cádiz in Andalusia, about 35 km east of Jerez de la Frontera. Parking is available near to the viewpoint at the top of the hill, however it can be very busy with both tourists and residents. The streets are rather narrow and it can be difficult to manouvre a large car. Other parking is available a little down the hill.
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Español: Arcos de la Frontera se encuentra en la provincia de Cádiz, Andalucía, a unos 35 km al este de Jerez de la Frontera. Hay aparcamiento disponible cerca del mirador en la cima de la colina, aunque puede estar muy concurrido tanto por turistas como por residentes. Las calles son bastante estrechas y puede resultar difícil maniobrar con un coche grande. Hay otro aparcamiento disponible un poco más abajo.