Eugenia Martínez de Irujo and her husband, Narcís Rebollo, have a great time escaping from Madrid and disconnecting. They do not need a beach, they prefer to travel to this heritage city full of art and enjoy its streets, its patios, its monuments and its wonderful wineries: Jerez de la Frontera.
What to see in Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz
Alcazar of Jerez
The couple has turned the countryside of Jerez de la Frontera into their anti-stress refuge. It is not surprising, because in this beautiful city of Cádiz there is everything and everything is beautiful. Known as the capital of Sherry wine, it is the mecca of flamenco and boasts one of the few Almohad Alcázares in all of Spain: an architectural jewel originating from the 12th century with the Villavicencio Palace inside, which was built in the 18th century.
Jerez Cathedral
Right next to the Alcázar is the Jerez Cathedral, which began in the 12th century and was completed in the 17th century. Its Gothic style and its elaborate bell tower are an international reference. As much as the 15th century church of San Miguel, which masterfully mixes Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque details and is considered the greatest religious jewel of the city.
St. Michael's Church
The old town of Jerez is a tangle of sloping cobblestone streets, with exposed brick facades and whitewashed houses decorated with flowers. All of them lead to Plaza del Arenal, the heart of the city where the Palace of Justice is located and concerts and cultural activities are held. Following Consistorio Street you reach the Antigua Casa del Cabildo, where we can discover its Italian Renaissance style from the 16th century.
Old Town Hall House
But the magic of Jerez is not discovered by doing check at points on the map, but by getting lost in its charming streets of the Santiago neighborhood, discovering its craft and flamenco shops, along its Calle Larga and all those alleys that appear on the sides and invite you to enjoy its shade and its art.
What you can never miss on a visit to Jerez is a route through its wineries. There are many, but the Fundador Pedro Domecq-Harveys are the oldest and most historic, dating back to 1730.
Where to eat cheap and delicious in Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz
The gastronomy of Jerez is strongly influenced by its wine tradition, so much so that food and wine is a pleasure in this city. In addition, they have typical dishes such as Jerez cabbage, chicharrones or vine garlic, typical in the cold months along with a young wine. All of this must be tried in tabancos, as tradition dictates: El Pasaje or Plateros have the most popular typical wine-tapas combo.
What to do near Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz
A 25-minute drive from Jerez is Sanlúcar de Barrameda, a beautiful, very monumental white city that has an extra point: it has wonderful soft sand beaches, so you won't miss the sea breeze on your getaway this summer.
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