Posted by The city of Jerez de la Frontera is located in southern Spain not far from the Atlantic Ocean and the city of Cadiz. Although Jerez de la Frontera has many sights and is the home of the Sherry, the big city with over 200,000 inhabitants is rather unknown. We wrongly think that Jerez de la Frontera is a very interesting city that deserves more tourists. Jerez is not directly at the sea, but the Atlantic Ocean is only a few kilometers away.
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The strange name of the city means “Jerez at the border”. The city was in the Middle Ages some time border between the Moorish, Islamic areas and the then Christian part of the Iberian Peninsula. Hence this name of the city. The name of the drink Sherry comes from the city name Jerez. Sherry in Spanish simply means “Jerez” like the city. Jerez is pronounced “Cheres”. Who can speak English, should replace the s at the end by a “th”, thus “Chereth”.
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The old town of Jerez de la Frontera is for us one of the most beautiful in Andalusia. Many squares and alleys with street cafés and tapas bars invite you to linger. Besides there is a great castle and a big cathedral to admire.
The center is especially north of the huge square “Plaza del Arenal”. On and around the square “Plaza del Asuncion” 200 meters further north (see picture) the Jerez de la Frontera shows its most beautiful side.
Jerez de la Frontera is known in Spain for its bodegas. You should definitely visit one of these wine cellars. Most popular among the visitors of the city is the Bodega “Gonzalez Byass”, some hundred meters west of the center of Jerez de la Frontera.
Another highlight of the city is the royal Andalusian riding school with the white horses of the Andalusian breed. Every Thursday (2016) is a big show, besides there are guided tours through the area on some days per week.
Highlight in Jerez: visiting a show with horses in the royal riding schoolMany vacationers in the city of Jerez de la Frontera visit the famous horse ballet in the court riding school. In the shows, the horses dance to music from Andalusia. The bestseller is the ballet “How Andalusian Horses Dance” at the Royal Artistic Riding School of Andalusia “Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte Ecuestre”. The riders wear traditional clothing from the 18th century. The riding show takes place several times a week during the season, usually at 12 noon. In winter, the horse dance is a little less frequent. Most tourists are enthusiastic, the show with the horses gets a lot of praise on the Internet. You should book your visit to the event at least a few days or better weeks in advance, as the Andalusian horse ballet is very popular at the Riding School. The riding school is centrally located in the city of Jerez de la Frontera. >>>> More information and booking of the horse show |
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One of the most important buildings in Jerez de la Frontera is the Cathedral. It is built in baroque style and dates back to the 17th century (picture below).
Food Jerez de la Frontera: A tip is the “Meson el Asador” just a few meters from Arenal Square. Especially the small dishes are cheap and tasty if you sit at the bar. 200 metres further north is Casa Gabrielle, a restaurant that has been rightly recommended to us by various locals. If you don’t feel like Spanish food, you can go to the Meson el Asador and the well visited Japanese restaurant. A lunch menu of 4 courses incl. Sushi costs only 6,50 Euro.
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Shopping centre Luz Shopping: One of the biggest shopping centres we have ever seen is the Luz Shopping in Jerez de la Frontera, about 2 km away from the centre. It is a shopping center and outlet center in one complex. Very many large and small shops invite to spend hours shopping. Very cheap are the shops in the middle, there are mostly outlet stores of big sports brands and fashion chains.
Train Jerez: The train station is about one kilometre from the city centre. There are hourly trains to Seville and Cadiz. There are also direct trains to Madrid and other major cities. If you want to go to Malaga on the Costa del Sol, you have to change trains shortly before Seville (in the city Dos Hermanas).
Is Jerez de la Frontera beautiful?
Jerez de la Frontera is a beautiful city in the province of Cadiz in southern Spain. It is known for its sherry, flamenco, Andalusian horses, historic buildings and rich cultural heritage.
The city center is full of historic buildings such as churches, palaces and mansions, many of which date back to medieval and Moorish times. The best known is the Alcázar de Jerez, a beautiful Moorish fortress that has been converted into a museum.
Another attraction in Jerez de la Frontera is the Cathedral of San Salvador with its impressive 17th-century Baroque façade. The city has many other beautiful churches and convents, such as the Church of San Miguel and the Convent of Santo Domingo.
Jerez de la Frontera is also known for its beautiful parks and gardens, such as B. the Alameda Vieja, a beautiful park with fountains and benches, and the Parque de los Torños, a nature park with hiking and biking trails.
In addition to its historical and natural attractions, Jerez de la Frontera is also known for its sherry wine, produced in many of the city’s bodegas (wine cellars). Visitors can take tours of these cellars and taste some of the best sherries in the world.
All in all, Jerez de la Frontera is a beautiful city with a rich cultural heritage and many attractions. Whether you are passionate about history, culture, wine or nature, you are sure to find something to your liking in Jerez de la Frontera.
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Is there an airport in Jerez de la Frontera?
Jerez Airport, also known as La Pala Airport, is an international airport located in the city of Jerez de la Frontera in the province of Cadiz, southern Spain. The airport is located about eight kilometers northeast of the city center and serves as a gateway to the Costa de la Luz and other tourist destinations in the region.
Jerez Airport has domestic and international flights. Airlines such as Ryanair, Vueling and Iberia regularly fly to destinations across Europe including London, Berlin, Barcelona, Madrid and Amsterdam.
The airport has a wide range of services to make passengers’ stay as comfortable as possible, including restaurants, cafes, shops, ATMs and car rental counters. A VIP lounge is also available for guests who want more exclusive services and amenities. There are several transport options to get from the airport to the center of Jerez: taxis, rental cars and buses. The local transport company CTM offers a bus service that connects the airport with the city center on a regular basis. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes and tickets can be purchased on board or at the airport information desk.
Overall, Jerez Airport is a modern and efficient airport with good connections to the city of Jerez de la Frontera and the surrounding areas.