Jerez presents itself to all travellers, visitors and tourists as a very attractive city. It is easy to explore because of its dimension, although it is the fifth biggest city in Andalusia according to its inhabitants. It is a great oportunity and advantage to walk through the widely spread pedestrian zones and enjoy at the same time the historic and artistic center of the city.

At the Hotel Reception you will find information about the diverse activities which help you to get in touch with our culture.

 

Flamenco: Every day there are live Flamenco Shows apart from numerous festivals and special concerts during the course of the year. It is important to mention the 'Centro Andaluz de Flamenco' (Andalusian Centre of Flamenco) with its specialized book and audio library. There are also a number of Flamenco schools, some of them combined with Spanish Language Courses for foreigners.

Wine: Jerez is known worldwide for its wine, the 'Jerez'. The reason for this globaly unique product lies in its geographical situation, its privileged climate, the soil where the wineyards are cultivated, as well as the variety of the grape and, last not least, in the special seasoning of the wine. Some of the best and most famous 'bodegas' (wine cellars) of Jerez are located at a short distance from the Hotel, namely González Byass (Tio Pepe), Sandeman, Domecq, Harveys, etc.

Horses: Every Tuesday and Thursday at the 'Real Escuela de Arte Ecuestre' (Royal School of Equestrian Art) you can enjoy the presentation 'Como Bailan los Caballos Andaluces' (The Dance of Andalusian Horses). This show is considered to be one of the best equestrian presentations worldwide and is of course one of the major tourist attractions of Jerez. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday you can see the training and preparation of the show and visit the rest of the building, including the Museum of Equestrian Art. On Saturday you can visit the 'Yegüada de la Cartuja' (horse-breeders), the biggest and most important centre of Carthusian horses of pure Andalusian blood.

Sites of tourist interest: The Cathedral, the Alcázar (castle), the Cámara Oscura and Churches, namely the Iglesias de San Miguel, Santiago y San Marcos amongst others; the Cartuja de Santa Maria (Monastery), the Museo Arqueológico (Arqueological Museum), the Centro Temático La Atalaya - a fantastic theme complex connected with the 'Museo del Misterio de Jerez' (The Mystery Museum of Jerez, showing the creation and elaboration of Jerez' wines) and the 'Museo del Tiempo' (The Time Museum, which has one of the major clock collections worldwide), the Museo del Enganche and the Museo Taurino ( bull fighting). You can also take the Tourist Bus or join guided city sightseeing tours (individually guided tours or in groups). Another outstanding event of Jerez is the 'Semana Santa', the Easter week, with its most beautiful processions of great tradition. During this week you can fully enjoy all attractions of Jerez.

 
Sports: The motor speedway of Jerez, where the World Championship of Motorcycles and other motor race events take place. The Stadium 'Olimpico Chapín', home stadium of the local soccer team 'Xerez C.D.' where also athletic or equestrian events take place. Also to mention the two Golf Courses of Jerez, the Sherry Golf and the Montecastillo Golf. You will find other excellent Golf Courses in the nearby region, such as the Villanueva Golf Resort, the Costa Ballena Golf, the Vistahermosa Golf, the Novo Sancti Petri Golf, the Valderrama Golf or the San Roque Golf Club. Please contact our Reception personnel to get special-price entrance tickets.

Gastronomy: Nearby the Hotel you can find not only a multitude of bars and taverns where you can enjoy snacks but also some of the finest restaurants of the city. Don't miss tasting the exquisite local specialities, finished with consommés of the region, nor the excellent fish from the bay. The local fairs, like the very unique 'Feria de Caballo' (horse fair) in the month of May or the 'Feria de la Vendimia' (grape harvest fair) will also be unforgettable events.

Possible activities nearby: The zoo of Jerez, the aquatic park 'Aqualand' (only in summer), excursions on horseback, rural tourism in the nearby 'Sierra' or a visit to the 'White Villages' (Pueblos Blancos). We also recommend the beautiful beaches of the Cadiz province where you can practice water sports or horseback riding.