Arquillos
The village is situated at the foot of the Sierra Morena Mountains, next to the Guadalén Reservoir, in a hilly landscape covered with olive trees.
History
It is the natural gateway to the Condado area and was founded in the 18th century within the Sierra Morena New Colonization Towns Plan, carried out by Olavide, a minister of King Carlos III.
Legend has it that the traveller Cosme de Medicis passed through the town.
It belonged to the Duchy of Arcos.
General Riego was captured here.
Arquillos
Municipio
The weather today in Arquillos
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- Max 62
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Arquillos
Tourist area
Distance to the capital (km)
83
Altitude above sea level (m)
378
Extension (Km 2 )
65
No. of Inhabitants
1952
Demonym
Arquilleros
Postal Code
23230
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