Next Events: Depart of the Vuelta (Cycling Tour to Spain)

Next 23rd of August The Vuelta will depart from Jerez, where will carry out a team time trial in the city streets. The event will begin at 19:00

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Wednesday, 30 July 2014

Flamenco's Fridays

Flamenco's Fridays As the last years, the city council organizes the Flamenco's Fridays. It is an event in which all the Fridays of August there are performances of flamenco in a monumental place of the city, the Alcazar ofJerez. This year, the organization has focused in flamenco dance, so that all the performances will have the participation of an expert artist and other beginner. 1st of August: Singer, Antonio Cortés "chiquetete”;...

Sunday, 27 July 2014

Andalusian Flamenco Centre

Andalusian Flamenco Centre (Spanish language sound but the video shows the CAF's facilities) The Andalusian Flamenco Centre (CAF, initials in Spanish) is located in Santiago neighbourhood, one of the most famous neighbourhood of Jerez, due to many famous artist of flamenco have been born there. The Andalusian Flamenco Centre headquarters is situated in PemartinPalace which was built in the 15th century, and has a beautiful baroque patio. Currently,...

Saturday, 19 July 2014

Circuit of Jerez Museum

Circuit of Jerez Museum The Circuit of Jerez has recently opened its museum with the aim of the motorcycle fans, sport fans or tourists can walk through the history of this important circuit. The museum has many objects linked to the history of circuit and the racings that have been raced there. Between the pieces that museum offers, visitors can see some F1 cars as for example, F1 Williams-Honda FW11, F1 Renault R30 or F1 Arrows A-20. Also,...

Sunday, 13 July 2014

Fundador Pedro Domecq Wineries

Fundador Pedro Domecq Wineries These wineries are the oldest of Jerez, having the origin in the 18th century. The Fundador wineries' are composed by the wineries San Pedro, El Castillo, El Molino, La Tribuna, La Luz and La Mezquita. La Mezquita's winery is a colossal building and is one of the biggest wine cellar of world. It was inaugurated in 1974, with the aim of celebrating the centenary of first Spanish brandy, Fundador. Visiting this...

Saturday, 12 July 2014

Pemartin Palace

Pemartin Palace This palace is also known as Palacio de los Marqueses de Mesa de Asta, and it is located in Plaza de San Juan (San Juan Square). The palace is headquarter of Andalusian Flamenco Centre. Its construction began in the 15th century and its first owner was Alvar Lopez de Hinojosa who was politician of Jerez. Currently, the owner is the government of Andalusia, being the headquarter of the Andalusian Flamenco Centre where visitors...

Wednesday, 9 July 2014

Bullfighting museum

Bullfighting museum This museum is located in the city centre of the city and has a collection with many objects and artworks linked with bullfighting. Also, the museum has an important place dedicated to the breeding of bulls, very important in the outsides of Jerez. The museum was built in an old wine cellar and conserved the typical structure of a winery. Moreover, it is included in ticket, a tasting of typical tapas of the region. Schedule:...

Saturday, 5 July 2014

Williams & Humbert Winery

Williams & Humbert Winery Introduction Williams & Humbert is a centenary winery which represents tradition and innovation in the sherry wine market sector.  The current winery was built during the 70's and is one of the most impressive and biggest wineries of the world which also has the National Award of Architecture. The winery is located in good place, next to the city centre of Jerez, and surrounded of gardens, being one...