Next to the Hotel La Cueva Park is situated the
historical monument “Castillo de Melgarejo” whose
tower is still valid, proudly dominates the Jerez countryside.
Jerez
is a city with roots, projected towards the future. This city
has the necessary incentives for choosing it as a base during
your stay. Many attractions are what Jerez offers you in order
to enjoy the spare time you may have when visiting this unique
and exclusive city: horses, Sherry, historical monuments, “flamenco”,
sport events, the usual nice weather and the excellent gastronomy.
It is in its festivals where Jerez shows the immense
trace of popular traditions which characterise it. Some of the
most important festivals of this city are: the world famous
Feria del Caballo (Horse Fair), the Christmas celebration with
the singing parties “zambombas” of gypsy influence,
the Semana Santa of Jerez (Holy Week / Easter), the Autumn Festival
in which a spectacular equestrian parade and horse races are
held. Also, near Jerez, the Carnival festivals takes place in
the city of Cadiz.
In Jerez and its outskirts, the visitor can find
a varied offer of tourist attractions and important events.
Some of these important attractions are: the famous wine cellars
of Sherry, the “Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian
Art” with its famous show “How the andalusian horses
dance”, the Jerez Racing Circuit where the Motorcycle
World Championship and the Formula 1 testing usually takes place,
a variety of museums, excellent golf courses, the pasture where
the “fighting” bulls have their habitat, national
& international sport events, a suitable infrastructure
in order to organize congress, conventions and incentives, as
well as the nice sandy beaches, the route of the Andalusian
White Villages, etc.
Likewise, the excellent
geographical situation of Jerez (between the mountains and the
sea) and its easy transport connections both are interesting
factors to choose Jerez as destination point.
