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Information on Jerez with single trip travel insurance from Essential Travel
Travel to Jerez
Well known for its sherries, love affair with horses, and flamenco, Jerez is a picturesque town of wide boulevards and squares loaded with fine Gothic and baroque architecture, and a fabulous Moorish history.
Getting there
Jerez de la Frontera Airport is north of the city, and receives regular domestic flights and limited international traffic, mostly from London Stansted. There is a rail terminal outside the airport and taxis are readily available. Alternatively, Seville’s San Pablo Airport has far more flight options.
By car from Madrid, the (Burgos-Algeciras) E-5 highway bypasses Seville and heads south on the A-4/E-5 towards Jerez; take the A-382 for the city. Trains arrive daily from Madrid (five hours), and several times a day from Seville (two hours). Buses go from Madrid’s Estacion sur de Autobuses via Seville.
Information on Jerezs key attractions
The 11th century Moorish fortress, known as the Alcazaba, along with a beautiful 18th century church, are highlights of Jerez. Also of special interest are the hundreds of bodegas which are home to some of the finest sherries in the world. The Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art, where you can see the dancing horses training, is also worth seeing.
Wandering through the city’s charming boulevards and squares is a pleasant way to spend a day. Take in the fortress along with the adjoining pretty San Miguel Square. The impressive Archaeological Museum has palaeolithic finds up to the 18th century; while the Clock Museum contains an amazing array of over 300 clocks. A tour of one of the bodegas, where you are shown the lengthy production process of sherry and can sample the final product, is highly recommended.
Out and about
There are many nearby attractions worth visiting by car. Cadiz has a beautiful gold-domed cathedral and a superb Fine Arts and Archaeological Museum in an attractive inner-town, set on an apron of land fringed by palms.
Nearby are the excellent wetlands of Coto Doñana National Park; while to the north is Seville with its interesting historic sectors containing Pedro the Cruel’s Palace and Columbus’ tomb (housed in a huge cathedral). The popular beaches and resorts of the Costa del Sol are also nearby.
Leisure options
The Plaza Romero Martinez and Plaza del Arenal comprise the main shopping district. Jerez offers great wining and dining, with the bulk of the citys restaurants and bars congregating in the old city. Sample some of the local meat and fish dishes followed by a tincture of sherry or brandy.
Safety
Be alert for pickpockets when visiting the Costa del Sol, especially at night around the busy bar areas. Tourists are always more susceptible when in an unfamiliar environment. Driving is also a potential hazard and travellers should remain vigilant. We strongly recommend you take out travel insurance for you and your family.
Weather in Jerez
Jerez has a gentle, pleasant climate with temperatures ranging from 11C in winter to 25C in the summer. The climate is influenced by the Atlantic Ocean and the westerly winds bring humidity and moisture. These climatic conditions allow for the perfect ripening of the grapes that are used to produce the Jerez sherry wine.
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