Jerez de la Frontera
- the heart of
Andalusia
Jerez de la Frontera — Lola always calls it ‘the little sister of Seville’— is the birthplace of sherry, flamenco, and horse shows. Despite this heady combination, it remains a city untouched by the crowds.
Jerez is warm, romantic, and adventurous in a single breath
No queues to visit a church where you walk with your hands behind your back, and no photos of food on menus. This is real Spain. A place where you can still buy a tapa for €2.50 and no one looks at you strangely if you order a third bottle before the main course.
Jerez is the toughest, rawest part of Andalusia. Nestled between mountains and Windows XP-like landscapes, just an hour south of Seville, you’ll find hundreds of bodegas. You never pay more than €2 for a glass of wine or sherry, flamenco is danced on every street corner, and it’s warm—literally and figuratively.
Roadtrip through Andalusia
Get lost in Seville, visit the Mezquita in Córdoba, go to the Alhambra, take a dip in the most beautiful beaches of the Costa de la Luz.
From our hotel, you can easily explore the rest of Andalusia. In just 20 minutes, you’ll be on the beach (Costa de la Luz—hello, white sand!), 25 minutes in Cádiz (a colorful port city with rugged charm), and an hour away in Seville (perfect if you feel like getting lost in urban splendor). There are also plenty of natural areas nearby for the more adventurous guests among us—from hiking to horseback riding on the beach, mountain biking, and even paragliding. Let’s go!
Events 2026 @ Jerez de la Frontera
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In 2026, Jerez is Spain’s Gastronomy Capital, meaning the city will host extra food, wine, and culinary events throughout the year.
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This international festival celebrates flamenco and dance with dozens of shows, workshops, and performances by top artists. It’s one of the city’s main cultural events.
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One of the most impressive Holy Week celebrations in Andalusia, with solemn processions winding through Jerez’s historic streets.
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Every spring, Jerez hosts the iconic Spanish MotoGP Grand Prix at the legendary Circuito de Jerez–Ángel Nieto, welcoming the world’s best riders in MotoGP, Moto2, and Moto3. It’s one of Andalusia’s most exciting sporting events and a must-see for motorsport fans.
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An annual running event through the historic city center and surrounding areas. Multiple distances are usually offered, including the full marathon, half marathon, and shorter races.
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Jerez’s famous horse and cultural fiesta, featuring dressage shows, flamenco, gastronomy, and local traditions—a must-see for lovers of Andalusian culture.
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A prestigious international wine fair held at the Alcázar of Jerez, focusing on noble and fortified wines from around the world.
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Traditional street celebrations featuring flamenco-inspired Christmas songs (villancicos), local food, sherry wine, and spontaneous singing throughout the city.