South of Spain!!

You can’t help but fall in love with the small country side village of Arcos de la Frontera located in the South of Spain. Arcos balances atop of a rocky limestone ridge with its white washed houses, narrow pebble streets and stone Castle which faces the sheer cliff that plunges down to the valley river below. Acros vivid and laid back lifestyle creates its charming and welcoming atmosphere.

My six weeks holiday to this amazing location felt like a dream. Waking up at 11am in the morning to the sound of Vespas and smell of fresh coffee is just the perfect way to start the day. I would then be hypnotised to go for a stroll and exploration through the streets as you hear the locals go by with their daily lives. Small and inviting cafes and pubs are located all throughout the village where friends meet to unwind in the middle of the day with a coffee or beer. At around 2pm all the shops would close and everyone would return home for lunch and a quick siesta (short nap) before returning back to work at 5pm. The long summer’s day would not end until 10pm when the sun would begin to set and everyone would return home for dinner. The nightlife would then begin with vivid and exciting summer music festivals that would last until the early hours of the morning.

This village truly knows how to celebrate all the good things in life and you cannot help but be swept away by its culture and history. If you are looking for a truly memorable European escape this is definitely the place to go. Although I must warn you that once you visit the South of Spain you may never what to leave and you will definitely be back!

Ainhoa :)

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