Jerez is known throughout the world for its sherry wines, the Carthusian horses it breeds, as the birthplace of flamenco and for motor sports
A charming city where both the traditional and modern co-exist in perfect harmony. We invite you to enjoy its many attractions: take a walk around its bustling historic centre, designated a national heritage site of historical and artistic interest, discover its history and architectural heritage with its singular buildings, monuments, museums and collections, enjoy the show at the Equestrian School, palaces, wineries, churches and convents, mansion houses, the old Jewish quarter, squares, streets and alleyways lined with orange trees, or indulge in tapas whilst you enjoy the best of flamenco in local tabanco sherry bars and tablaos.
One of the most outstanding attractions is the Alcázar de Jerez and its Ramparts, the oldest building in the city, dating back to the Almohad period, with its old Mosque, Arab Baths, Villavicencio Palace and a Camera Obscura from where the whole city can be observed in amazing detail.
Beside the Alcázar stands the Cathedral, built upon the site of the old Great Mosque. Its bell tower provides a spectacular panoramic view of the city. On the outskirts of the city we find the Monastery of Santa María de la Defensión, designated a National Monument of Historic and Artistic Interest, the architectural ensemble of greatest artistic value in the province of Cádiz.
Jerez is the city that, throughout its history, has provided Flamenco with its most important artists, such as Lola Flores, La Paquera, Fernando Terremoto and Antonio Chacón. In the popular quarters of the city of longstanding Flamenco tradition, such as San Miguel and Santiago, whose churches are well worth visiting, likewise the churches of San Dionisio, San Mateo, San Lucas, San Marcos and the church of Santo Domingo, which all combine to make Jerez one of the Andalusian cities with the most relevant religious and cultural heritage.
For those with a passion for horses, a unique experience is provided by the Royal Andalusian School of the Equestrian Art, the Museum of Equestrian Art and the Carriage Museum, where it is possible to attend the famous equestrian show “How the Andalusian Horses Dance”. The Yeguada de La Cartuja–Hierro del Bocado allows us to contemplate Carthusian horses in the wild and also offers the chance to attend its thematic equestrian exhibitions. In addition, numerous stud farms and riding schools are dedicated to riding lessons, breeding and equine selection.
The sherry wines of Jerez are known throughout the world and play a key role in the history of Jerez. These famous wineries are open to visitors, true cathedral-like constructions where Sherry is born, matures and ages. Get to know the different types of sherry and enjoy the traditional cuisine in any of the tabancos, bars and restaurants where sherry is paired with exquisite local dishes.
Other outstanding options include the Claustros de Santo Domingo, Virrey Laserna Palace, Palacio Domecq, Zoo and Botanical Gardens, the Jerez Arab Baths - Hammam Andalusí, the Archaeological Museum, the Joaquín Rivero Picture Gallery at Bodegas Tradición, the Suite Vollard by Picasso at Bodegas Estévez, the Palace of Time, the Andalusian Flamenco Centre, the Nativity Scene Museum, the Bee and Honey Museum and the Motor Museum at the Ángel Nieto racing Circuit.
All of this and much more!