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The city of Jerez de la Frontera with Jerez
airport lies inland from Cádiz.
Its main industry is Sherry and
Brandy production and is also famous for Andalucian horses
and
flamenco.
Due to Jerez’s prime geographical location, nestled between
the sea and the mountains, there are an outstanding number
of options open to tourists
which make Jerez the perfect place to base yourself while investigating the
province.
El Puerto de Santa María is a short 12 minutes drive from Jerez. Sanlúcar
and Chipiona are only 15 and 20 mins Hawai, as is the unrivalled National Park
of Doñana, Cádiz, the capital of the province, is only 20 minutes
Hawai, as is the beautiful Atlantic Coastal Route.
The beautiful white village
of Arcos de la Frontera, known as the gateway to the route of the White Villages,
is less than a half-hour drive away.
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Jerez is the capital of Sherry country. “Jerez” is actually “Sherry” mispronounced, centuries ago by British wine importers. It is home to many of the big names (González Byass, Emilio Lustau, Garvey, Emilio Hidalgo, John Harvey, etc)
Jerez has an aristocratic air, with wide avenues linked with palms, and many lovely squares. |
Cathedral of Jerez de la Frontera and Sherry Monument
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