Jerez de la Frontera the world capital of sherry wine and the heart of Spanish flamenco Jerez de la Frontera is an old, elegant, modern, and very tender city that will captivate you. The streets are lined up with orange trees and soaring palms. Jerez teaches you the history of Sherry making, preserved over time flamenco, and horsemanship traditions. The city's buildings are decorated with splendid ironwork balconies. The name of the city -Jerez de la Frontera-in Spanish means -Jerez at the border. It is a city in the Spanish province of Cadiz. Is located in the southern part of the Iberian Peninsula, 15 km from the Atlantic Ocean and 100 km from the Strait of Gibraltar. The city is the most populous urban center in the province and the fifth in Andalusia. Is known for the wine of the same name. The city is settled in an area suitable for agriculture and animal husbandry. The city is cheap and you can find everything you desire. If you cannot make up your mind, the inhabitants are happy to help or offer you advice. You will be able to spend your money in the malls, and souvenir shops. And if you are a wine lover, Jerez is the perfect stop for wine shops. You will find wineries scattered across town offering tours and tastings. For tapas, you must try the tabancos. You might ask what tabancos is! Tabancos word is a Spanish word less known in all Spain, but known in Jerez. Tabancos are true classic temples of wine. To tabancos you can discover the Jerez gastronomy, wines, culture, music, and people. These taverns have been accumulating tradition since the 17th century until today. Tabancos sells sherry wine in bulk and by the glass. Here you can have a glass of Fino wine, the amontillado, the Pedro Ximénez, and many other varieties of wine, for a small fee. A small built-in kitchen, will invite you to taste the exquisite local specialties. The wine in Jerez was praised by Shakespeare, in his famous opera- Henry IV . He said that a good sherry “makes the brain sharp, quick, and inventive; full of nimble, fiery, and beautiful ideas. The voice and tongue give birth to those ideas which, when they grow up, become excellent wit.” Accommodation Jerez has a fantastic range and choices of hotels and rentals within walking distance of all the attractions. Accommodations in Jerez de la Frontera range from boutique establishments set in converted period houses with roof terraces in the old center. The accommodations offer great value for money in the center of the town. Take great care in choosing your accommodation and try to find something convenient for you, if you are on a budget. Do not choose the rooms that are on the front of the hotel, because these have more street noise, and if you like to sleep in a quiet room, ask for an interior room. Find your ideal accommodation below from where you can choose more easily where you want to stay. Cozy, quiet, charming, picturesque and lavishly decorated apartments, very well located for visiting the historic center. Casa Museo Jerez Centro is a nice and comfortable place to spend a few days in Jerez. Lots of wineries are around and walking distance from the Plaza del Arenal and the Alcázar. It is fully equipped with everything you need to feel at home. All the apartments have their own kitchen, separate bathroom, bedroom, living room, and kitchen area. It offers apartments with free Wi-Fi and is decorated with old farming tools. The courtyard is very rustic. You can find several shops and restaurants in the immediate vicinity of the Casa Museo Jerez Centro. The Casa Museo Jerez Centro is ideal for couples, small families or groups of friends. Pets are admitted, although it must be consulted in advance. Apartamentos Hotel Jerez is located in a beautiful 17th-century building that is listed as Jerez's historical-artistic heritage. This House owns a beautiful Andalusian "Pure Art" in every corner. Apartamentos Jerez offers apartments of 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms fully equipped. Apartamentos Jerez features smart functional decor and some are duplex in style. Rooms are clean, well-maintained and tastefully furnished. The apartments are equipped with a nice kitchen including microwave, hob, toaster and a good basis on kitchen equipment. There is free Wi-Fi and all apartments have views of the central courtyard. It is perfect for those who wish to escape the hustle and bustle of daily routine and find rest and tranquility in this residence. The location is unbeatable, just a step away, 6-7 minutes walk, from the city square. There are many good restaurants and bars close to it. This accommodation does not allow pets. Sherry Center Apartments is packed with in-house facilities to improve the quality and joy of your stay. The hotel has 10 apartments with different characteristics, some of them are duplexes and others have a terrace. Sherry Center Apartments features a microwave, dishwasher and a refrigerator provided at an open kitchen for everyday comfort. They offer duplex apartments with air conditioning and free internet access is provided. . Their rooms feature parquet floors and fashionable décor with an airy room with a sofa. A variety of shops, bars and restaurants within 600 m of Apartamentos Sherry Center. The hotel has non-smoking rooms. Casa Seven Jerez provides 6 air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi. Location is great, right in the middle of everything without being too noisy! The venue comprises a full kitchen with fridges, kitchenware and a washing machine. Casa Seven Jerez is perfect for couples or groups of friends. Free wifi connection in all the rooms is available. The property provides rooms featuring marble floors and multi-channel television. Every guest can enjoy the communal roof terrace, ideal for a quiet reading time or to enjoy a glass of Sherry. Unfortunately, these apartments aren't pet-friendly. Jeys Villamarta Jerez has simple homely bedrooms, an on-site bar, and a communal lounge. The budget hotel comprises 14 rooms. Guests can easily explore the attractions of the city center. Other popular attractions nearby include the Zoo and Botanical Garden within a 20-minute walk from Villamarta Jerez. Jets Villamarta Jerez features elegantly decorated rooms with a warm and comfortable atmosphere. The hotel provides such room types as a single room and a double room. All rooms have air conditioning and heating, a flat-screen TV and a bathroom with a bath, shower and free toiletries. The rooms doors have numeric locks. Some rooms have a balcony. Where to eat in Jerez Traveling to a new country is awesome. If you love to explore fantastic destinations, traveling and eating go together hand-in-hand. Local cuisine is one of the best ways to experience the culture of the destination you're in. You need to know what type of food you want to eat-local or international, so you can look for a restaurant. Trying new foods while you are on vacation and spending a lot of money at a restaurant, might disappoint you. Choosing the local restaurants can be one of the best things of your trip. Food is an essential part of life. Wander around the city to find a hidden gem that serves local food. Or ask for people who are from the local area. They will tell you on where to eat and cost less than common tourist destinations. The best meals in unfamiliar cities often involve local cuisine. So run away from the tourist attractions. Spanish cuisine is one of the most popular cuisines in the world! Spanish recipes are unique, simple, natural, rich and varied. You will definitely find something for all tastes! That's why, Spanish cuisine is a must try by any gastronomy enthusiast. What you need to know about famous Tapas! Tapas are part of the Spanish way of life! Tapas is not a specific type of food, it is a plate of snacks. Small portions of different foods are served that Spaniards eat regardless of the time of day. If you are with your family or a group of friends, order a selection of tapas as an appetizer. This gives you the chance to taste different Spanish flavors at once. Paella is the most famous Spanish dish with countless combinations of ingredients. Paella takes its name from the dish created for this kind of food. Jerez might be a small city but it has a large number of bars and restaurants. Here are restaurants for all tastes and budgets, where you can take a typical Spanish gastronomic “trip”. Tabanco El Pasaje, located in the heart of Jerez, is in the street Santa Maria, number 8, opened its doors in 1925. El Pasaje is a place with charm, tradition and vintage flavor. The tavern preserves a traditional atmosphere with lively gatherings. Their excellent wines are accompanied by tapas of sausage or some traditional stew. This is one of the only taverns with very few tables, so it is advisable to book in advance. El Pasaje tavern offers to the public two free flamenco shows every day. You can enjoy the show while enjoying a good wine. Here you can consume sherry at a modest price. Live flamenco shows daily at 2pm and 9.30pm. Their special chicharrón is all the rage and it is one of those old places where the order is still written in chalk. They make the best mecha in the world. This tavern is a mandatory visit if you are in Jerez. Tourists mix with locals. . La Pandilla is a bit hidden in a quiet neighborhood in Calle Valientes 14 in the city center. Preserving the charm of yesteryear, La Pandilla is visited by local people from Jerez. This is one of the oldest tabancos in Jerez, opened in 1936. The tavern is decorated with ancient and huge bullfighting signs. It combines decoration with old posters with Egyptian painting. The house specialties are: cured meats, pork rinds, the chorizo a la llama, ocana cheese and montaditos. Montaditos are small sandwiches that are very tasty and you should not miss them. La Pandilla is a unique tabanco where film director Miguel Hermoso located part of his film 'Lola' in 2007. The wines La Pandilla offers its customers come from Bodegas Sánchez Romate. La Pandilla is a place with history, but it is also a corner with a lot of flavor. Tabanco Plateros is an old bodega located in the city center. The tavern is a lively hangout for locals of all ages and a mix between wine shops and taverns with a great tradition in Jerez. They offer all kinds of wines, beers and soft drinks. The prices of Plateros make the difference. You can even take home wines taken directly from the barrel. The kitchen opens at about 8pm, offering a wide selection of paper-plate tapas treats. The menu is varied, but you cannot leave without trying its chicharrones, especially the finely sliced crispy pork belly. Also try their sausage from Chiclana and payoyo cheese from Villalueng. The interior decor has a slightly more modern touch, based on brown tiles, visible beams on the ceiling and presiding over the place. Behind the bar, the wine barrels are the hallmark. Above the bar written in colored chalk the offer of wines and tapas. Tabanco Plateros has an upper floor, where they organize Sherry wine tastings. Tabanco San Pablo is another of the oldest tabancos since 1934. The same family has been running it since then. The tavern can be found in a lively pedestrian street, in the heart of the San Miguel neighborhood. Tabanco San Pedro has a varied clientele of all ages, a good atmosphere and a lot of history. They have tapas such as delicious homemade meatballs, alinas potatoes, salad, fried fish, mecha meat, slow-cooked beef ofteno, chicharrones, pork rinds and serranito among others. Their speciality is Ajo Caliente. This delicious dish is cooked with tomatoes, peppers, garlic, olive oil and bread. A very representative dish of this house are the snails. The place is small and has few tables outside under a handful of orange trees. Bar & Restaurante Albores is located right in Jerez de la Frontera city center. This restaurant has quickly become one of the gastronomic references in the city. They offer a new cuisine concept, traditional Spanish cooking, plus a wine list, served in an elegant space, with seasonal, traditional and international ingredients. The kitchen is open continuously from 12:00 to 24:00 hours. They have a wide selection of tapas and remarkably elaborate dishes: cured meats, sausages, vegetables, seafood, rice, fish, meat and a large assortment of desserts. Restaurante La Carbona is situated inside what was once a Sherry bodega, later a grain store and latterly a restaurant. The restaurant menu is not overly long but full of delicious dishes, skilfully prepared. This top-quality restaurant serves a Mediterranean menu in a homely atmosphere. You can enjoy the typical products of the area and the excellent sherry wines. The menu is based on excellent fish and meat.The meats from regions such as the Cantabrian Sea are one of the singularities of the menu. The restaurant it’s a gorgeous space, with huge wickerwork lamp shades that hang low over the tables, and an open fire in the middle for cool nights. Restaurante Rigodon is small, with a charming little terrace and can be found in the center of Jerez. Its menu incorporates flavourous and tasty dishes from oriental, Brazilian to Mediterranean dishes. Being a small restaurant there are few tables both inside and outside, so reservations are recommended. This restaurant is a great place for vegans as well. Tabanco Cruz Vieja is one of the liveliest tabanco in the city. It is located in the heart of the flamenco Barrio de San Miguel. Here you can enjoy a good drink, a good meal and a flamenco show. The tapas are well seasoned. The Cruz Vieja tabanco has been started by six partners. The one who takes care of the tabanco is Luis Dorantes which you will find behind the bar and Rafael Arocha. Rafael Arocha is a great fan of cooking. He cooks a varied menu, based on local stews everyday, characterized by its Mediterranean food. They also have cold tapas, cured meats and cheeses. You can taste tapas such as meatballs, marinated ribs, collard greens or artichokes, salmorejo, gazpacho, some grilled baby squid or stuffed squid. Their prices are not high and their food deserves it. The tabanco is decorated with posters of the Sánchez Romate wineries. Various cultural activities are organized in the evening, around 9:00 p.m. There are musical performances and talks. Every Friday they have flamenco shows. Las Banderillas opened its doors in 1939 under the name of 'Pavo Real'. Is located in the historic center of Jerez, at the crossroads of Caballeros and San Pablo streets. The place is on the corner and has a beautiful bar with chairs. Its decoration is bullfighting. On its walls are bullfighting posters and in the background a beautiful bull head. The tapa of the "Rabo de Toro" is very popular and if you like bull tails in sauce here is the right place. Bullfighting is venerated here. Also you can find an interesting selection of cold preparations: dressings, preserves and salted meats, cured meats, cheeses and montaditos. Traditional stews(salmorejo-based aubergines, oloroso sirloin steak, sherry kidneys, grilled mackerel roe), fried, fish, meat, seafood and scrambled eggs are served as well. Tourist attractions Jerez is an amazing city and place. The city offers you plentiful entertainment options. The best thing to do in Jerez during the day is to travel through the city. The cultural and historical offer of the city is huge. The main city sights will not be enough for you to visit in one day. Jerez is eclipsed by bigger cities such as Seville and Cádiz. The city has not been discovered so much by tourists. Still there are plenty of interesting visits and activities that you can do. You can stroll through its streets and discover its hidden gems. This city has something for everyone—wine lover or not! The city is easy to explore on foot-but make sure to wear comfortable shoes. Avoid high heels. Alcazar was a defensive monument built to protect the city. The fortress was restored and surrounded by a beautiful park. The walls stretch for about 4 km in length and can cross on foot. From the walls you have panoramic views over the complex, the city, the Cathedral. The tower of the Alcázar was called Torre del Oro, like the one from Sevilla. The place where the Virgin Mary is today is the point that points to Mecca, a reminder of its past as a mosque. From the original Islamic fortress, the following are preserved: -the two doors original entrance to the fortress and the only access from the city to the fortress. -the mosque-the only preserved mosque, of the 18 that existed in Muslim Jerez. The construction dates back to the 12th century. Its presents the characteristic elements such as: 1-tower from where they call to prayer; 2-the courtyard of the ablutions. A font in the center to carry out the ablutions before entering the prayer room; 3-the prayer room, dominated by the mihrab. Mihrab is a small niche in the wall of the qibla that points the faithful in the sacred direction of Mecca. -the Arab baths (hammam). Th bath in the Muslim times were for private use. The hammam had a cold room as a transit area, before entering the wet area. The warm room which is the largest room for messages and the bodies soaped. And the last room-the hot room: where the steam baths were taken. -the octagonal tower. The tower is under construction. It is a magnificent watchtower to check and control the environment. -the Dona Blanca Courtyard Pavilion, located at the foot of this tower. If you want to visit the Alcázar de Jerez you have free entrance to the patio, but the rest you must pay a small fee. The attraction Alcázar de Jerez is open from Monday-Friday between 9:30-14:30. From July-September until 17:30. Andalusian Hammam dates back to the times of the Phoenicians, Romans and Muslims. You can enjoy the baths with your partner or your friends, at the Andalusian Hammam in Jerez. Here you will spend some quality time. The Arabic bathhouse is a step away from the Cathedral. Unlike elsewhere, there is a terrace transformed into a garden on the roof of the building. Also you can celebrate different events and many endless options. The whole place is an amazing experience. Try the massages with Dead Sea mud, hot argan oil and even volcanic mud. This pleasant place has a soft smell of different herbs and the Arabic music in the background. The architecture and decoration makes the atmosphere special. To visit Hammam Andalusí you must book in advance. The admission is restricted to persons over 12 years of age. Each spa session lasts an hour and a half. For more offers you can enter their website. Cathedral de Jerez of San Salvador is an imposing sight. Located in the heart of the city, it has a mix of Gothic, Neoclassical and Baroque styles. The Cathedral of Jerez San Salvador has a long history. The present church stands on part of the remains of the original mosque Mayor de Jerez. Several architects contributed to its construction, began in 1695 and lasted until 1778. In 1980 the building became a cathedral. The 17th century church has beautiful interiors, especially the ornate altar. Don't miss Zurbaran painting and La Virgen Nina. La Virgen Nina museum showcases silverware and religious artifacts. The dome that decorates the highest part of the tower has tiles in the colors of the city's flag. The exterior decoration of the cathedral is notable. The Corinthian columns stand out and exhibit bas-reliefs carved into the stone. The Cathedral has three doors. Over each door is an oculus and a combination of columns and baroque decorations. The cathedral has a stunning collection of artworks, religious garments, and silverware. Inside the cathedral the stained glass windows have diverse shapes. Also inside the cathedral, is the Cristo de la Viga. Cristo de la Viga, is a crucifix from the beginning of the 17th century. It is located on the altar at the head of the first side nave on the Gospel side. The dome has a height of 40 m. The cathedral is all made of stone, excluding the vaults of the lateral naves, made of brick. The bell tower was added centuries later and is detached from the Cathedral of Jerez. The Cathedral is open from Monday to Saturday between 10.30 am-6.30 pm. Free visits are on Sundays from 10.30 to 11.30 am. Here are the prices on their website. The Atalaya Museums is a complex in Jerez de la Frontera and is surrounded by beautiful gardens. There are 2 floors to the museum with a lift up to the second floor. There is also a large display of walking sticks and a couple of tapestries as well. The museum gives you a fascinating insight about how timepieces evolved. The Atalaya Gardens dates from the late 19th century. The gardens are considered one of the most important parks in Jerez. On weekdays, in the morning, these gardens are actually an open park. The gardens were designed in the style of 19th century French. The garden was rearranged and the Clocks Museum have been install. It is a unique museum. The most characteristic part of the Atalaya Museums is devoted to antique clocks and watches. This characteristic part is called The Palace of Time or El Palacio del Tiempo. There are ten rooms. It has one of the most valuable collections of antique clocks and watches in Europe. This museum houses 302 items of which 280 are on display at the museum. The items are dating from the 17th to 19th century and all in perfect working condition. The collection once belonged to the late billionaire businessman José María Ruiz Mateos. The Palacio del Tiempo is a pleasant way to spend an afternoon. The museum is one of the greatest jewels you must discover on a magical journey when you are in Jerez. The oldest clock dates back from 1670. Museos de la Atalaya can be visit with guided tours from Monday to Friday 09:30-10:30 11:30-12:30 The Jerez Archaeological museum dates back to 1873. It was opened to the public in 1935 as the 'Archaeological Collection' and is a must see. The building that houses the museum is the Old City Hall in Plaza del Mercado. It was itself declared a building of Cultural Interest in 1962. The reception hall of the museum has a large white marble courtyard with a fountain in the center. The amazing tour offers information and videos in Spanish and English language. Interesting Audio visual films are on each floor in English. The oldest exhibit is a stone tool showing that humans were around between 650,000 and 400,000 years ago. Other exciting artifacts are human skeletons and cylindrical large eyed idols. Cylindrical large eyed idols are in a good condition, made of marble. The pieces displayed date back to about 2,500 BC. The pieces have an engraved on the top half. It shows two round sun-eyes with long radial eyelids. Each sun-eye is framed by an eyebrow and four lines of facial tattoos. The Greek Corinthian Helmet dating to the early 7th Century BC steals the shows in the museum. The helmet is made from a single sheet of bronze beaten by a hammer. The museum is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 09 am to 3 pm. It is closed on Monday and Sunday. Discover the luxury and opulence of a 13th Century Palace-Palacio Del Virrey Laserna. Its structure is from the time of the Moors. The Virrey Laserna Palace offers you the chance to peek into the private quarters of a noble's home. You can not only visit it, but also offer the possibility of accommodation for a few days (least two). The Palace is inviting you to travel back in time. Also discover the way of life of a family with deep-seated roots in Spanish aristocracy. The name of the Viceroy or Virrey de la Serna, was given by the first Count of the Andes. The Count was born here and the palace remains the official house of the Counts of the Andes to this day. It owned by the same family since the 13th century. The property has been transmitted from fathers to sons. It was renovated in the 18th century and has a neoclassical style. The interior décor is a mixture of the European Rococo style. There is fine furniture and some of it is very old. The family still lives in the house today. It is filled with antiques, art and family heirlooms, creating an interesting take on a museum. A descendant of the family offers the tour. The tour lasts around 40 minutes and is in English, French or Spanish. The Viceroy Laserna Palace hosts cultural, social and business events. Its cozy garden makes the place ideal for the exclusive events, conferences, business dinners, flamenco nights, etc. The Palace is open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 10 am to 2 pm and from 5 to 8 pm. Sunday morning from 10 am. to 2 pm. Motor museum-Jerez is the world capital of motorcycling during 2015. If you want to get close to this area it has to be in the morning. The Motor Museum is a dedicated space full of objects and curiosities from the motor world. The museum is located at the Jerez Angel Nieto Circuit. The Jerez Angel Nieto Circuit has a program of guided visits. The museum receives thousands and thousands of fans of the motor world every year. It allows you to get to know the most important areas of a speed circuit. The world champion Marc Márquez has been the first rider in the world to visit the motor museum at the Jerez Circuit. In the Race Control Room , visitors will be explained the ensuring safety of the pilots. At the Motor museum you can find a permanent exhibition. Exhibitions consist of items from great motorsport and motorcycling drivers. These items belong to the most famous drivers. Drivers such as: Ayrton Senna, Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton, Valentino Rossi etc. The exhibition shows the most advanced technological machines in the competition. Machines such as a Formula One and a Grand Prix motorcycle. Formula One cars include the Williams-Honda. Nigel Mansell drove in 1986 the Williams-Honda, inaugurating the Jerez Circuit. There is an official store where you can buy souvenirs. You can buy circuit t-shirts, caps and memorabilia. As well as official items from drivers such as Jorge Lorenzo, Valentino Rossi or Marc Márquez. The route of the visit to the Motor Museum corresponds to the layout of the Circuit track. The visits can be for individuals or groups and schools. The museum is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday are closed. The Cartuja de Jerez, (La Cartuja de Santa Maria de la Defension) is considered the most important religious monument in all of Andalusia. The monastery is located 5 kilometers from the town center on a hill on the right bank of the Guadalete River. The monastery is imposing and enigmatic. The monastery place was very carefully chosen. It has to be located in a peaceful area, because they lived most of the time in solitude. The original style of the church and monastery corresponds to the late Gothic period. The monastery was founded on May 3, 1453 by Alvaro Obertos de Valeto, a nobleman from Jerez. He was buried at the foot of the apse of the Church under a marble tombstone that covers his grave. The monastery is currently inhabited by the Sisters of Bethlehem, who take care of the precious sanctuary. The sisters sustain themselves financially with the handmade artisans. The nuns souvenir shop opens at 11:00 and sells painted ceramics, pendants, rosaries, icons and homemade marmalades.There is also a museum which displays the life of the Carthusians and the life of the Sisters of Bethlehem. Adjacent to the Chapter House are small twin chapels dedicated to Saint Bruno and Saint John the Baptist. The origin of the monastery in the past was a chapel dedicated to Santa María de la Defensión. According to the legend there was a reconquest battle between Christians and Muslims. The Christinas won the battle with the help of the Virgin Mary so they built this chapel. Some time later, this place was decided to build the monastery we see today. The exteriors of the monastery are accessible on foot from 7:00 in the morning until 18:00 in the afternoon. After 18:00 the main faCade gate closes. Church Of San Miguel can be a good idea to add it on your list of things to do in Jerez. This church has elegant entrances on three sides. San-Miguel is the French word for Saint-Michel. The church is dedicated to Archangel Miguel. The Church is located outside the old medieval wall of the city on the site of an old Muslim military building. The Church of San Miguel is a beautiful church built between the 15th to the 18th centuries. The large dimensions and its architectural style will leave you speechless. The church architectural styles are Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque. It has three portals, all with Corinthian columns and a wealth of carved reliefs. Above the door and steeple, you will find the archangel Miguel. He triumphs over with the decapitated head of the devil. The main altarpiece of this church stands out, completely made of wood. The roof is supported by eight pillars. The pillars are different from each other. Four pillars have cylindrical feet and a polygonal base. The other four next to the altar are decorated from the bases to the vaults. Pillars are decorated with canopies, cardines and other plant forms, geometric and animal moldings. The windows are decorated with various lacework. There is a window portraying Saint Michael and Saint Gabriel. There is a legend about a battle between Don Alonso and the local Moorish kinglet Aben Hud. The miraculous intervention of Santiago and San Miguel helped the Christian troops. The Christians were far outnumbered, but they achieved victory. The visiting hours of this unique attraction are from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. from Monday to Saturday. Visits to this Jerez monument are very cheap. Palacio Domecq is located in the heart of Jerez de la Frontera. The Domecq Palace is a typical example of a Baroque style stately home built in 1778. The palace is a jewel of Jerez bourgeois houses from the mid-18th century. Inside, you'll find paintings, tapestries, sculptures and noble materials. They have been brought from Italy, Flanders and France. The Palace has three floors. Majestic balconies are made up of undulating moldings and ornaments. The quadrangular floor has a large central courtyard of Italian marble. The impressive courtyard of columns is made of red marble brought from Florence. Within its walls, the exceptional architecture will amaze you. Also you will know-how the family left its mark on the city of Jerez in the world. The building tells the story of one of the great winery lineages of Jerez. Since 1885, it has been the home of The Domecq. The Domecq is one of the families with the longest winemaking tradition in Spain.The first Domecq was Pedro Domecq Lembeye who settled in the city of Jerez. After his settlement he took charge of the wineries of his great-uncle , Juan Haurie. He discovered and marketed the first brandy from Jerez, today a world-renowned elixir. If you are planning to visit the Domecq Palace, make sure to plan your visit in advance. Palacio de Campo Real is a neoclassical mansion built between 1545-1785. The Palacio was built on an Islamic construction. This structure will especially interest those interested in architecture and design. It is very well preserved. The facade is of a mixed Renaissance and Neoclassical style. The palace consists of two floors. The main door is flanked by two Ionic columns with a balcony framed by an arch above the door. The Palacio has two gardens very well maintained and a winery, which is the oldest in Jerez. The courtyard of columns is full of symbolic medallions, spectacular paintings. Currently it is an exclusive enclave where large-scale events can be held. Events such as weddings, communions, baptisms, tastings, meetings, conventions, presentations, congresses, showrooms. Feel free to leave us a comment, tips and even questions below! Connect with us: BackpackGo is a product of Privacy policy Remove stored cookies www.backpackgo.net Our story: aka about us Your story: who this app is for