Situated in the south of Spain in a region named Andalusia, is the small charming city of Jerez De La Frontera. The city, unlike the rest of its counterparts, is not widely known for its architecture but drives a hefty amount of visitors every year. The secret behind is, Sherry. Jerez de la Frontera is one of three cities that create the Sherry triangle, therefore here you will find many great and old bodegas to visit and try their sherry. For those who are planning to spend some time in Jerez de la Frontera, We have prepared a complete guide to this city to help you better navigate and arrange your time.
Touchdown
Depending on where you are coming from will determine how to travel to Jerez de la Frontera. But you can travel to Jerez by train or bus from practically any Spanish city.
Best time to visit
It really doesn’t matter what the weather is like outside because the majority of visitors to Jerez de la Frontera come to sample sherry at renowned bodegas. In addition to visiting the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art to view their renowned horse show and touring the city itself, there are other activities you can do in this city. As a result, we would suggest visiting in the spring or the fall, when it is less crowded and more comfortable to walk around than in the summer.
Things to do
Alcazar de Jerez
A must-do activity in Jerez de la Frontera is undoubtedly visiting the Alcazar de Jerez. The Alcazar in Jerez de la Frontera is nonetheless a charming little palace with planted courtyards and gardens inside, despite not being as grand as the ones in Seville or Granada.
Tickets: €5
Travel Time: Approx. ½ Hour
Timings: 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Address: Calle Alameda Vieja, s/n, 11403 Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz, Spain
Horse show at The Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art
Jerez de la Frontera is renowned for its horse displays at the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art in addition to its sherry bodegas. The show typically starts at noon.
Throughout the performance, you’ll watch a wide variety of solo and group performances. After a brief (10-minute) intermission, the second half of the show was our favourite.
You can get water, snacks, and souvenirs from the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art’s grounds if you need them.
Tickets: €15 – € 26
Run Time: 1 ½ Hour
Timings: 10 am – 1 pm
Address: Av. Duque de Abrantes, 11407 Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz, Spain
Cathedral de Jerez
Another must-see is the cathedral in Jerez de la Frontera. It was constructed in the 17th century and blends a number of other architectural styles. Small elements can be found all throughout the facade’s inside.
Tickets: €7
Travel Time: 20 minutes
Timings: 10:30 am – 6:30 pm
Address: Pl. Encarnación, s/n, 11403 Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz, Spain
Visit Sherry Wineries
The major attraction in Jerez de la Frontera is a sherry tasting at one of the numerous bodegas because this city is known for its sherry.
A brief history of the location is usually given at the beginning of a bodega tour. You will be shown around the property to view various storage areas and discover how various sherries are produced. The tasting often happens after your tour.
Enjoy Tapas and Sherry at Tabancos
Local taverns are referred to as tabancos. Even though Jerez de la Frontera has several excellent restaurants, tapas-only traditional tabancos remain the best.
An excellent option to sample traditional Spanish food/tapas and do your own sherry tasting is by going to tabancos in Jerez. The top tabancos you should go to.