Jerez although larger than nearby Cadiz seems quieter. The city is most well know for it’s sherry, the wine that takes it’s name from here and is drunk in huge quantities throughout Andalucía. Jerez De La Frontera hotels give you a place to rest up between sampling the sights and drinks this town has to offer.
Jerez is also well known for it’s flamenco and horses, with huge festivals showcasing both throughout the year. Hotels may be a bit harder to find during May Feria when the Spanish motorcycling Grand Prix usually takes place.
Getting There
Jerez can be reached quite easily using public transport from Sevilla or Cadiz. It also has it’s own airport just 8km to the northeast of the town with both domestic and international flights stopping there.
A Brief History
Jerez was a fairly unimportant during Roman times, though it did produce wine back then. Strong moor influence remains as in much of Andalucia. The name ‘de la frontera’ means of the frontier, a full name addition that it shares with many other towns in the area. Jerez has been famous for its sherry since the 15th century and ever since Britain has been its main consumer. Jerez also is well known for its large gypsy community as well. Find a hotel Jerez De La Frontera and explore!
Things to See
At the centre of Jerez is Plaza del Arenal, with many of the cities main sites a short walk from here. There is a cathedral and some interesting churches including Ingelsia de San Miguel. There is, as is common around Andalucia, a Museo Arqueologico (Archaeological museum) which is attractive but not as good as the museum in nearby provincial capital Cadiz.
The Centro Andaluz de Flamenco is an important place to understand the music, dance and art of this area. There is also a Zoo in Jerez if this takes your fancy.
Hotels in Jerez De La Frontera
There are a number of attractive pensiones which are great for cheap hotels Jerez De La Frontera. Some of note in El Puerto de Santa Maria include the more luxurious Hotel Monasterio San Miguel though expect to pay more here. There are also places such as the 18th century Casa de Los Leones, then the Hotel Los Cantaros and Hostal Sherry at the lower end of the market. There are pensiones such as Esperanza and Pension Manola. There is camping available in Jerez too by the beach at Playa Las Dunas.
Jerez de la Frontera hotels include the Hotel Bellas Artes, Hotel La Albarizuela, Hotel Trujillo, Hotel Nova, San Andres, and the hotels of Las Palomas and Sanvi – all of which are good hotels Jerez style.
Jerez de La Frontera is a great place to visit and some Jerez De La Frontera Hotels wait your custom.
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