Hotel Arco de la Villa

The Hotel Arco de la Villa is a rural hotel of seventeen rooms in the historic centre of Zahara de la Sierra, set into the rock at the foot of the Nasrid castle. It belongs to the network of lodgings of the Cádiz Diputación's public company, the same one that runs Las Truchas in El Bosque and the Convento de San Francisco in Vejer. Its main feature is stated by the hotel itself: all the rooms and all the common areas look onto the Zahara-El Gastor reservoir.

Seventeen windows onto the reservoir

The rooms are simple and bright, with views of the water or the white houses of the village, and have air conditioning and free wifi. The hotel has a lift, 24-hour reception, a café, a breakfast service and facilities for cyclists. Prices are checked in the network's search engine, which guarantees the best price on its official website, plus its own promotions.

Payoyo and game in the restaurant

The hotel restaurant cooks mountain recipes with local produce: Payoya goat cheeses, game meats and traditional dishes of the Cádiz sierra. It is also open to non-guests.

Zahara on foot, the sierra by car

From the door you walk up to the castle and village of Zahara, along cobbled streets. Access by car is signposted even though the hotel is in the old town: follow the signs towards the centre and, if in doubt, ask the hotel to explain how to get there before you set out.

Zahara is the northern gateway to the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park. To the south, the road over the Palomas pass climbs towards Grazalema; along it starts the Garganta Verde, which needs a permit and is closed to hikers from 1 June to 15 October. On the reservoir, water sports are available in season. For a full day, see the Sunday around Zahara, the Palomas pass and the Majaceite.

Questions for reception

Check-in and check-out times and conditions for dogs are confirmed on 956 12 32 30. If you arrive late, reception is open 24 hours.