Flights to Jerez
In Jerez de la Frontera flamenco and much more can be breathed in the air. This town in Cadiz is particularly known for its viniculture tradition and local gastronomy. It's most important fiestas are the Feria del Caballo (declared to be of international tourist interest) and the Semana Santa (Holy Week).
Much art is to be found in Jerez. That's why Vueling takes you there. in Jerez
Hotels in JerezYou can find all kinds of hotels in Jerez . You're sure to find somewhere nice with ease from the following choice of hotels:
Airport de Jerez
The La Parra airport lies 8km north east of Jerez, in the town of Jerez de la Frontera. The best way to get to Jerez city from the airport is by taking the N-IV, a recently inaugurated dual carriageway. The bus services which take you to the city are the M-050 and the M-051. The journey is roughly 30 minutes and the bus ticket costs €0.90. A taxi to Jerez centre costs approximately € 12. If you're heading for Cadiz, it will cost you around €45. For further information: Restaurants in JerezIn Jerez you'll enjoy the food as well as the wines typical of the area. Here are a few of the restaurants in which you can sample Cadiz 's tastiest culinary dishes. Bar JuanitoIf you like all things authentic, then Bar Juanito is the place for you. All you have to do to find it is take a wander round the city's old quarter. Once you arrive, prepare to taste its renowned tapas and casseroles for one. Two of its most popular dishes are papas aliñas (spicy potatoes) and small fried fishes. You have to try them!Calle Pescadería Vieja, 8-10. 11403 Jerez de la Frontera Tel. (+34) 956 334 838 Mesón La CuevaThis restaurant holds Jerez's best-kept culinary secrets. To discover them, we suggest you order its most outstanding dishes: Iberian dried meat, gazpacho (chilled vegetable soup), Jerez cabbage and elvers from the river Guadalquivir. Furthermore, you'll be able to order your favourite tapas at the bar and, if this wasn't enough, you are a stone's throw away from the Castillo de Melgarejo, a tower declared to be of national tourist interest. An ideal place to take a walk around after a slap-up meal.Carretera Arcos, Km. 10. 11406 Jerez de la Frontera Tel. (+34) 956 189 120 GaitánRestaurant Gaitán does not just specialise in the gastronomy of Cadiz; their dishes also bear the culinary influence of the Basque Country. Besides cordero confitado con miel y brandy de Jerez (lamb crystallised with honey and Jerez brandy), langostinos de Sanlúcar a la sal (salted Sanlúcar prawns) and other dishes, Restaurante Gaitán provides a menu of the country's finest wines. Which wine would you care to sample today?Calle Gaitán, 3-5. 11403 Jerez de la Frontera Tel. (+34) 956345859
Business hours in JerezAlmost all shops open from Monday to Saturday from 9.30am to 1.30pm and from 5.00pm to 8.00pm although the majority close on Saturday afternoons and Sundays. Don't miss... in JerezEl AlcázarIn the Alcázar, a fortress built in the twelfth century and Jerez's oldest building, the Arab influences are clear to see. Amongst the features not to be missed are the Mezquita (mosque), the Puerta de la Cuidad (the entrance to the fortress from the city), the Patio de Armas (where troops were stationed) and the Palacio de Villavicencio (the Palace of Villavicencio). And, above all, a stroll in the open air round the gardens, the Puerta del Campo (the other fortress entrance) and the Baños Árabes (the baths).The CathedralThe construction of the Jerez cathedral began in the seventeenth century and can be generally considered as built in the baroque architectural style, but because it took several years to build there are also other styles present. The construction was placed in the hands of many architects, such as Diego Moreno Meléndez, Juan de Pina and Pedro Ángel de Albizu, each one of whom left their impression on the cathedral.The Atalaya MuseumsThe Atalaya is a historical set of museums comprising the El misterio de Jerez, which will take you round Jerez's viniculture, and the Palacio del Tiempo, a clock museum in which time goes by faster than anywhere else. In it there are 300 different types of clocks from different ages, ranging from the twelfth to the nineteenth century. To enter is to walk into a magical and unique atmosphere, created by life-sized holograms, soothing music and the tick-tock of clocks in the background.Cartuja de Jerez de la FronteraThis is one of the buildings to bear the greatest artistic value in the province of Cadiz. Construction of the Cartuja de Jerez de la Frontera monastery began in the fifteenth century. It's most outstanding features are the Greco-Roman chapterhouse, the Santa María de la Defensión chapel, the Gothic-style cloister and the Arrayanes yard. When you visit Jerez, take a trip to the monastery and have a look at the Roelas' paintings, which adorn the high altar inside of the church.Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte EcuestreFor many, many years the horse has been a cultural emblem in Jerez. It's significance in the city stretches back to the fifteenth century, when the monks of the Cartuja de Jerez de la Frontera made a careful selection of horses and managed to create the famous Cartuja horse. Today, you can visit equestrian shows at the Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte Ecuestre and have the time of your life viewing these delightful animals at the Feria del Caballo, a well-known tourist attraction throughout the world. Bodegas Tío PepeLocated in the heart of the city, and representing more than two centuries of wine-producing tradition, you can’t leave without visiting these symbolic wine cellars. You’ll enjoy several types of offerings at the cellars: from a typical guided tour where you can savour all the essences to even more special tours which include an equestrian show or a traditional Jerez Zambomba (a rustic drum used in Flamenco music). And of course, you always get to enjoy this with a glass from Tío Pepe.Online guides de JerezOUR FAVOURITE ONLINE GUIDEShttp://www.turismojerez.com/ |
