Arcos de la Frontera becomes twinned with the Italian town of Anticoli Corrado
A small Italian town near Rome now plays a role in the history of Arcos. Anticoli Corrado, with a population of just 1,000, has formed an official relationship with Arcos for various reasons: both towns share a mutual philosophy of cultural preservation; because the Spanish poet from the early twentieth century literary era known as “la Generación del 27†Rafael Alberti, who was born in nearby Puerto de Santa MarÃa, lived in Anticoli for most of his life, and because of pure fate.
During their busy itinerary, the Italian convention was shown around by representatives of the Arcos Town Hall, which included visits to the main historical buildings of Arcos, and an introduction to local culture and customs. They left enchanted with the history, energy and diversity of Arcos.
The Italian group enjoyed a visit to Arcos Gardens on the Saturday, during which they enjoyed a brief tour of the golf course, and also watched the assistant golf teaching professional tee off from the 16th. They left delighted with the hospitality offered to them, and impressed by the golf course development, as well as surprised by the beauty of the surrounding areas.
