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Guide to Jerez De La Frontera, Spain
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Jerez De La FronteraAs famous for its horses as its vineyards, Jerez de la Frontera is one Spanish town worth making a detour for. It's a place that wine makers adore for its great relationship with the sun as well as the beautiful rolling landscape on which it sits, coexisting perfectly with the villas, restaurants, and historic sites that have made Jerez de la Frontera so appealing to the niche group that has its only particular view on the term 'vacation'. If you're one for grapes as well, the bodegas and wine tasting events that are held throughout the year will be music to your ears, and you need to rub off their effects a bit there are a number of equestrian attractions, including a dressage show every Thursday morning at the famed Royal Andalucian School of Equestrian Art. World-famous studs have been raised here for decades, even centuries, so you can be sure that you'll catch a few glimpses of some notables during your stay. Visit Jerez de la Frontera for your chance to connect with the land of Andalusia. Book your flight today!
When to go:
Jerez de la Frontera lies in the south of Spain near the western cost of Andalusia, and as a result gets hit by more warm days than cold, and you'll be lucky to catch sight of a snowflake in these parts of the country. Summers in Jerez de la Frontera can be downright uncomfortable, but the city relies on such immense heat and sunlight to bring out the sweetness in the vineyards, and therefore the city is most alive during this time. You might do better to reserve a flight for a later time, say...in autumn, but you may miss out on events pertaining to Jerez's top-most industries. Staple attractions stay open year-round, however, so if an ordinary Andalucian experience is what you seek, then come anytime other than high season and you're bound to have a grand time.
Getting there and around:
Aeropuerto de la Parra connects travelers to the city, but you may be disappointed with the necessary stopovers taken to Barcelona or Madrid, as international travel is all but nonexistent here. A few thousand flights come in and out of the city each year - average for a local airport in the south of Spain. The terminal has everything you need, but nothing you don't, so if you're in need of nourishment we suggest hiring a car and taking a break at the nearest caf. Since bus and/or taxi service can be quite scarce if not in the center of town, you're better off walking between nearby attractions and reserving long-distance travel for a rented vehicle. Rates are not too extreme, but if you're coming to Jerez de la Frontera for a regional event, it's best to ignore the agencies and opt for public transit. Unless, of course, you are a savant of sorts for traffic-riddled streets, in which case we ask you to ignore the above-mentioned and get those keys while you can.
Attractions:
One of Jerez de la Frontera's chief attractions, whether you're an architecture buff or an artistic connoisseur, is the Cathedral of San Salvador. The structure dates back to the 18th century; it was built over the site of a mosque previously erected by Arabic settlers in the 14th century. Just as prized as the Cathedral is the Zurbaran 'La Virgen Nina" it holds within. Along with its wine and equestrian sectors, Jerez also celebrates its involvement with the art of Flamenco. The city's Museo de Arte Flamenco delves far into the cultural impacts this art form has brought to the land, and to show for this history it has a vast collection of historic musical instruments.
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