Arcos de la Frontera

Arcos de la Frontera, a town on the right bank of the Guadalete, in the Spanish province of Cadiz, 20 miles ENE. of Xeres. It has a romantic situation, on a rocky hill, and was called de la Frontera, from its having stood on the frontiers of the old Moorish kingdom of Granada. Almost impregnable by nature, it was furthermore embattled with walls and towers, part of which still remain. It manufactures leather, hats, and articles made of esparto grass; and produces wine, oil, and fruit. Pop. 14,910.