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Utpal Jun 15th, 2002 07:53 PM

Casares or Arcos
 
I will be staying in Mijas Costa for a week. As for my White Towns tour I am trying to choose between Arcos and Casares. If I am not mistaken Arcos is a lot bigger name than Casares, but is the extra driving really worth it, specially considering the fact that I will definitely visit Ronda. Any advice related to this will be highly appreciated.

Myriam Jun 16th, 2002 12:20 AM

Arcos is indeed a lot bigger but I found C&aacute;sares to be equally beautiful.<BR><BR>If you don't mind the driving, the scenery on the way to Arcos is really beautiful but you will see that anyway when you drive from Mijas Costa to Ronda. <BR><BR>Here's a link to my pictures of both white towns: <BR>C&aacute;sares: http://www.virtualtourist.com/m/.125633/article/185/48/19/<BR>Arcos: http://www.virtualtourist.com/m/.125633/article/185/48/30/<BR><BR>Enjoy Andaluc&iacute;a !

utpal Jun 16th, 2002 12:19 PM

Thanks Myriam. Looks like I will just stick to Casares, which I think should be able to visit by taking a detour on my way back from Ronda. Trying to visit Arcos and Ronda on the same day could be way too hectic. Thanks for all those nice pictures.

Myriam Jun 16th, 2002 12:57 PM

I agree with you that Ronda and Arcos in one day will be too much. Ronda deserves a day in itself. When in Ronda don't miss the Palacio de Mondrag&oacute;n. This is a museum in a former arabic palace. It is not that important for its collection but the palace itself is worth seeing. It has various pat&iacute;os in different styles, arches and arcades, a beautiful garden and a terrace overlooking the valley.

utpal Jun 17th, 2002 02:05 PM

Myriam: The viamichelin website have the Palacio de Mondrag&oacute;n listed as two star attaction. After reading your post I am putting it on my must see list for Ronda. Thanks.


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