by Lee Gutcher
Jerez is the centre of the sherry triangle, and
it is the opportunity to visit the huge sherry bodegas that draw
large amounts of tourists every year.
Besides the delightful tours of the bodegas there
are few reasons to warrant a longer stay in the city. There are
the usual cathedrals, churches and castles but they compare poorly
to those you can readily see elsewhere in Andalucia. It is definitely
worth a day visit though.
See the Jerez de
la Frontera home page.
Arriving and Accommodation
The train and bus stations are situated next door to each other
and there are plentiful budget accommodation options located within
a few minutes walk.
Must See
By Choice
- Cathedral - This 18th Century Gothic / Renaissance
Cathedral is a disappointment in comparison to others in Andalucia.
- Alcazar - This largely reconstructed castle is
worth a look, complete with bathhouse and gardens. Also in the
compound is a camera obscura which uses lens technology to give
a tour of the entire city.
- Barrio de Santiago - is the old gypsy quarter
and a pleasant stroll with some interesting churches.
- Archaeological Museum - is inferior to those
in Cordoba and Granada but definitely worth a look.
- The May Horse Fair
Hover the cursor over Jerez de la Frontera to see bigger map and click to go to the maps page.
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