Apartment El Arco

Why it is Famous :Attractions in Jerez de la Frontera: For centuries flamenco, horses and sherry include the tradition of the city. Jerez de la Frontera is considered the cradle of flamenco, because most famous Flamenco gitarists and dancers in the last century were born there. In spring every year is held the internationally known Festival de Flamenco de Jerez, with workshops and events. Jerez Flamenco has many highly respected schools offering flamenco classes. The world famous breed of Anadlusian Horses of Jerez reached its climax in in the 15th Century. On Saturdays, the stud farm, can be visited. A visit to the Royal Riding School is also highly recommended. The most important annual festival of the city, the Feria del Caballo, forms a memorable image for your Andalusia holiday with the horses and carriages gorgeously decorated, including women and men dressed up in traditional flamenco costumes. The Fiesta de la Vendimia, the annual fall festival, with grape kicking, Medieval Fair at the Alcazar, the old Moorish castle, and Flamenco evening concerts, is an ideal time to get to know Jerez. Jerez de la Frontera belongs, next to Sanlucar de Barrameda and El Puerto de Santa Maria, to the growing areas of the world-famous sherry wine. The numerous bodegas, sherry bodegas of the city, offer guided tours followed by sherry and brandy tasting.

Facts About Destination :Location of Jerez de la Frontera: In Spain, more precisely, about 12km inland from the Costa de la Luz, Andalusia, you can find Jerez de la Frontera. The name \"de la Frontera\" (dt: at the border) suggests that this was a long-contested area of the Moors and Christians. Jerez de la Frontera offers a year round mild maritime climate in the winter average between about 11 ° C and 25 º C average temperature in summer.

Area Information :The Casta de la Luz and especially Jerez are the ideal destination for those looking for the \"real Spain\".

Why visit :Leisure activities: The village lies close to the sea and thus offers excellent opportunities for swimming and surfing. Jerez de la Frontera is also an ideal starting point for riding enthusiasts. Two high quality golf courses invite to play. Next to Jerez you can find the race track, which attracts every spring, the Gran Premio de España motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the world to Jerez.

How to reach :Jerez has its own airport. Or you can fly to Seville +1 h in train, or airport Malaga or Madrid + car/train (aprox. 2 h)

Best time to visit :all- the- year

Transport system :Good train connections to Seville and Cadiz. Jerez has its own airport.

Precautions :no. people a very friendly and open minded.

Life style culture :Eating and Drinking in Jerez de la Frontera: The Andalusian cuisine attacks often rely on fish and ham. The right atmosphere to enjoy the authentic tapas dishes you can find in bars and restaurants in the historical centre of town.

Languages spoken :only speak spanish