Jerez is a city in the province of Cadiz that combines flamenco, horses, wine and racing. The province goes from the coast inland and includes the Los Alcornocales Nature Reserve. The city offers an ample number of possibilities with such interesting monuments as the Alcázar (fortified palace), the church known as Iglesia de Santiago, the Carthusian Monastery known as Cartuja de Santa María or the palaces and noble homes belonging to the Domecq or Ponce de Leon families, without forgetting the many wineries that are famous for their Sherry. Other important sites with world-class fame include the Royal School of Equestrian Art, where visitors enjoy a unique show with perfectly trained Purebred Spanish and Hispano-Arab horses that offer an impressive demonstration. Flamenco is also unique and special in Jerez. The streets of the Santiago and San Miguel neighborhoods have maintained their Flamenco-based traditions. At Christmas, you can enjoy the famous and genuine Flamenco membranophone known as a zambombá. The Flamenco Festival held between February and March attracts guests from all over the world with the specialized press recognizing the event as the best in the world. One cannot leave Jerez without visiting its racetrack; this element differentiates the city from all others. Every year, automobile enthusiasts meet in Spring for one of the official, World Championship trials. Ronda Mountain Resort can send you information about: – Guided tours around the city, including visits – Select cuisine: taverns, wineries, restaurants… – Reserve tickets for a variety of interesting events Should you want to expand you stay with visit the city of Jerez, we would be please you help you: tourism@rondamountainresort.com
