Jerez, Spain

Jerez de la Frontera

Jerez de la Frontera, usually called Jerez, is a city in southern Spain’s Andalusia region. Its old quarter surrounds the Alcázar de Jerez, a Moorish fortress founded in the 11th century. It offers much of the vibrant culture you’d find in places like Granada and Seville—flamenco music; endless tapas bars—albeit in a for more relaxed setting. You’ll also be in the Sherry Triangle, so tasting the sweet and strong wine straight from the barrel at local tabancos is a must.

Andalusia is an autonomous community in southern Spain. It is the most populous and the second largest autonomous community in the country. The Andalusian autonomous community is officially recognised as a “historical nationality”. The territory is divided into eight provinces: Almería, Cádiz, Córdoba, Granada, Huelva, Jaén, Málaga and Seville. Its capital is the city of Seville (Spanish: Sevilla).
Andalusia is the only European region with both Mediterranean and Atlantic coastlines. The small British overseas territory of Gibraltar shares a three-quarter-mile land border with the Andalusian province of Cádiz at the eastern end of the Strait of Gibraltar.

Getting to Jerez

Although Jerez airport would be the closest – it’s worth checking to see if Seville or Málaga airports may offer a better deal. Often Seville would have better deals on car rentals. There’s also dedicated train and bus routes between the major cities.

Staying in Jerez

Depending on what your trip plan is, the southern region of Spain offers a wide range of accommodation.

  • If you are planning to stay in Jerez, there are many hotels, hostels and BnB’s in and around the town – there’s no shortage of websites ready to book you in.
  • You can also stay in a villa in “Los Pueblos Blancos” (The White Villages) in the mountains or the stunning coast of Cádiz. This is a great self catering option for groups of people as some villas can take up from 6 to 30 people.
There are various sites to check out and perhaps you know some already, but to get your accommodation selection started, here are some websites to check out.

Things to do during your stay

Jerez is very well known for its wines and horses although the town itself also has really beautiful corners. Below you will find a summary of the best wineries and sightseeings you can enjoy while your visit as well as an overview of the closest and wonderful towns that are a must to visit. Enjoy!

The city of Jerez de la Frontera is synonymous with its most famous export: sherry wine! This fortified wine is produced only in the Jerez wine-making region, then aged in the towns of Jerez, Sanlúcar de Barrameda and El Puerto de Santa María. These three towns make up “the sherry triangle.” This means that no visit to Jerez is complete without visiting one of its famed wineries and sampling the famous sherry wines for yourself! We’ve marked some great wineries below to try out.

Jerez is home to the prestigious Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art and it’s in the same grounds as where the wedding will be held. Every Thursday there is a show that has become known all over the world. ‘How the Andalusian Horses Dance’ is not misleadingly named: the pure-bred, specially-trained horses that star in these spectaculars are incredible performers.

Situated directly opposite the Tio Pepe headquarters, the other side of the Alameda Vieja park, is Jerez’s mighty Alcázar. Dating from the 11th and 12th centuries, this was the Moors’ chief defence against Christian invaders, who finally took the city in 1264. Impressively conserved are the Arabian baths, a mosque and the chunky defensive walls and towers.

The Jerez Cathedral is a beautiful building from the 17th century which combines Gothic, Baroque and Neoclassical styles and stands above the earlier Great Mosque of Jerez and the old Church of El Salvador. The bell tower, which is outside, was possibly built over the minaret of the old mosque of Jerez de la Frontera.

If there’s a race going on during your stay, it’s highly recommended to go check out the Jerez Speed Circuit. Due to the design and helped by the great weather, it is one of the most requested circuits in the world for private training, both motorcycling and motorsport, as well as for new vehicle presentations, filmings etc.

Jerez is home to many traditional spanish Plazas. These are some fantastic town squares where you can sit down and enjoy a sherry and tapas while taking in the surrounding views.

Cádiz is the capital of Cádiz region. Cadiz is thought by some to be the oldest city in Europe, founded in 1100 BC by the Phoenicians who called it Gadir. Cádiz is known as “La tacita de Plata” (The Silver Small Cup). It is like a little island by the coast that you MUST visit, Cádiz has a gorgeous city centre and neighbours worth getting yourself lost in. Here you have a few things to visit while your stay in the area. Don’t forget to take a rest in one of the many little squares full of restaurants and bars where you can taste their fresh fish.

Seville is the capital of southern Spain’s Andalusia region. It’s famous for flamenco dancing. Seville is approximately 2,200 years old. The passage of the various civilizations instrumental in its growth has left the city with a distinct personality, and a large and well-preserved historical centre. Some of the places you MUST visit in your stay in Seville are below. Seville has a gorgeous city centre, little squares and neighbours worth getting yourself lost in to enjoy their lovely Spanish tapas.

Whitewash is the common denominator of the villages along the route that cross the north of the province through the Sierra de Cadiz mountains, a rugged, delightful, green and exciting route: the White Villages Route.
This extensive area is filled with spectacular landscapes, unique species and beautiful white villages, of an extraordinary architectural and ecological wealth, and is known for its gastronomy deep-rooted in age-old traditions that have managed to retain the charm of the genuine article.

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