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Located
just 15 kms/9 miles from the Atlantic Ocean the wine
production heartland is the biggest city of the Cádiz
province with more than 207,500 inhabitants (2009). Numerous
bodegas can be found all over the town. Famous all over
the world is also the horse breeding of Andalusia. Jerez
de la Frontera is the seat of the Royal
Andalusian School of Equestrian Art.
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Cathedral – built during the 18th century in Baroque style with some added
Gothic and Neoclassical elements and a wealthy adorned
interior.
Alcázar – close to the Cathedral lined by
the rests of an Arab defense wall can be found this 12th
century building.
San Miguel church – this Gothic site of
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Plaza de San Dionisio – at this square are located the identically named
Mudéjar style church and the Renaissance style Cabildo
building. A few footsteps from here lies the
Palace of the Marqués de Bertemati with an impressive
Renaissance façade.
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Iglesia de San Juan de los Caballeros – 15th century church with a nine-side apse,
situated near two other churches and close to the Palace
of Ponce de León.
Archaeological Museum – resides in a
restored palace from the 18th century (with Greek
artefacts among others).
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Museo
de Relojes – situated outside the historic center this
curious clock museum has more than 300 pieces on show.
Right in front: Royal Andalusian
School of Equestrian Art – located in a
French style palace from the 19th century. Can be visited
and presents the show "Those Amazing Dancing
Andalusian Horses"
Various Sherry bodegas – the wine cellars can
be found all over the town. Guided visits in many of them.
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La Cartuja – the monastery of the Carthusian monks, constructed during the 15th
and 16th century is situated 6 kms/4 miles south of Jerez
and can be considered a masterpiece of the Spanish
Renaissance.
Yeguada de la Cartuja – stud farm
("Finca"), located 6,5 kms/4 miles on the way to
Medina Sidonia. Visits possible.
Racetrack of Jerez de la Frontera – racing
car and motorbike course 10 kms/7 miles east of Jerez.
Every year the Spanish Grand Prix of Motorcycling is
taking place there.
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Doñana National Park: approx. 25 kms/16 miles northwest. The humid area
is an important rest and nest place particularly for
migratory birds. Visits and boat excursions can be
realized best from
Sanlúcar de Barrameda: situated on the mouth of
the Gualdalquivir river. This interesting town is famous
for its "Manzanilla" wine and fine seafood
("Langostinos").
Santiago castle. Churches de la Trinidad and Nuestra Señora de la
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province and Europe's oldest city. Approx. 35 kms/18 miles
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Route passing the White Villages – the mountainous region between Cádiz and Ronda
with its charming typical villages.
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Tourist information
C/Larga 39 |
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Traffic
connections
International Airport (many charter flights) (8 kms/5 miles north on road
N IV)
Regional trains (RENFE) to Cádiz und Seville.
Highway to Seville, Cádiz and El Puerto de Santa María;
national roads to Seville; local roads to Arcos de la
Frontera, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Algeciras.
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Accommodation
Approx. 20
hotels and hostels of different categories and prices.
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Tapas
bars
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Restaurants
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Leisure
Music, theater, dance events: Teatro Villamarta,
various Flamenco-Peñas (associations/clubs)
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Shopping
Shopping district in the old part of the town: C/Lancería,
C/Larga, Plaza del Arenal
Handicraft: leather goods, ceramics, wickerwork
Sherry wine: directly in the bodegas and all over the
town.
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