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Next to the Hotel La Cueva
Park is situated the historical monument “Castillo de
Melgarejo” whose tower is still valid, proudly dominates the
Jerez countryside.
Jerez is a city with roots, projected towards the future.
This city has the necessary incentives for choosing it as a
base during your stay. Many attractions are what Jerez
offers you in order to enjoy the spare time you may have
when visiting this unique and exclusive city: horses, Sherry,
historical monuments, “flamenco”, sport events, the usual
nice weather and the excellent gastronomy.
It is in its festivals where Jerez shows the immense trace
of popular traditions which characterise it. Some of the
most important festivals of this city are: the world famous
Feria del Caballo (Horse Fair), the Christmas celebration
with the singing parties “zambombas” of gypsy influence, the
Semana Santa of Jerez (Holy Week / Easter), the Autumn
Festival in which a spectacular equestrian parade and horse
races are held. Also, near Jerez, the Carnival festivals
takes place in the city of Cadiz. |
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ABOUT JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA |
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de la Frontera became famous throughout the world for its sweet
wines named after the town, which the British pronounced "sherry".
It is called "de la Frontera" because it once stood on the frontier
between the Moorish and the Christian realms. Jerez is also famous,
throughout the world, for its fine horses and brilliant singers and
dancers of flamenco.
The distinctive wine in Jerez has been exported for centuries, it
was even praised by Shakespeare. It is distinctive because the
strong sun gives the grapes a high sugar content.
 British
merchants have been involved in the wine trade here for centuries,
producing and shipping a fortified wine known as sherry. Famous
names of these dynasties can be seen here over the doors of the
bodegas; Sandeman, John Harvey, Domecq, Gonzalez Byass.
But Jerez is also world famous for its magnificent dancing horses,
which you can see at the Real Escuela Andaluza de Arte Equestre –
the Royal Andalucian School of Equestrian Art, at Avenida de
Abrantes. The town has a markedly aristocratic flavour with wide
streets and squares. The 11th century Moorish fortress, or Alcazaba,
has been partially restored.
Of special interest is its church, originally built by the Arabs as
a mosque. The Sacristy of the Cathedral del Salvador is home to a
lovely painting by Zurbarán, The Sleeping Girl. Jerez is also famous
for its long-standing flamenco tradition, making it an excellent
place to witness this extraordinary art. |
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