Jerez de la Frontera

Jerez stands out for its wines and horses. With a deep winemaking tradition, it is a perfect city for wine tourism.

In the centre of Jerez you will find places such as the Alcázar. This building is one of the Arab vestiges that the city preserves. Inside it, among many other things, you will find some well-preserved Arab baths and the Chapel of Santa María la Real, a former Almohad mosque. The camera obscura offers us a panoramic view of Jerez in real-time through a complex system of lenses.

The Jerez Charterhouse is Gothic in style and is declared a historic-artistic monument. It is considered the most artistically valuable monumental complex in the province of Cadiz.

The Cathedral of San Salvador stands on what was once Jerez's major mosque. For a long time, the cathedral temple had the rank of collegiate church.

The Church of San Dionisio is another place of cultural interest in Jerez as it was built in the 15th century under Gothic-Mudejar principles. It is situated next to the Jerez de la Frontera Council, the former Renaissance-style town hall.

Two of the most famous areas of Jerez are the neighbourhood of San Miguel, where you will find the San Miguel Church. The Santiago neighbourhood, on the other hand, is one of the most traditional in Jerez. This old suburb, originating from the 14th century, is surrounded by walls, which began to be built in 1133. Outside this fortification, the Church of Santiago was built. This temple occupies the site of an old hermitage whose origin dates back to the times of the Reconquest.

To enjoy the Jerez wines and the gastronomy of the city, the best thing to do is to visit its many tabancos, taverns where you can eat and drink while enjoying
flamenco.

The Jerez wineries are worth a visit. These wine sanctuaries are true architectural treasures: the La Concha Winery was designed by Gustave Eiffel.

Within the cultural and leisure agenda of Jerez, you can attend flamenco shows, learn about the extensive history of the city from the remains held by the Municipal Archaeological Museum or visit the Zoo-Botanical of Jerez. The Andalusian Flamenco Centre is located in the Pemartín Palace. Its visit is free and very interesting due to the valuable and varied collection of documents related to the flamenco art it houses.

One of the best times to visit Jerez de la Frontera is during the Horse Fair. It is held in May and is declared of International Tourist Interest.