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Jerez de la Frontera | Thanks Paula and Anke

canaria — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 15:00:00 +0000

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Topic: Jerez de la Frontera
Poster: canaria
Post title: Thanks Paula and Anke

[quote]AnkeSR wrote:

Hi,

I am lucky to live on the Costa de la Luz.
I fully agree with what the others have said.
Arcos de la Frontera is also a great place to visit, stroll around the old town, and stand on the visitors platform next to the Parador enjoying amazing views. (careful if you are afraid of heights, there is a massive drop right in front of you)
In Jerez, Cadiz or Puerto, do take the open top tourist bus. I think it is a quick way of getting to know the town. Afterwards you can still go for a long walk and discover things for yourself. But at least you know you have not missed the major attractions.
Enjoy your trip and if you ever want to return to the Costa de la Luz for a longer holiday, I recommend [url removed] :-) [/quote]

I am really looking forward to my trip. With your help I have made some plans. All I need to do now is find some real flamenco (not necessarily an 'espectaculo', more like the small clubs you get in Madrid) and I will be in heaven!

Jerez de la Frontera | Arcos de la Frontera

AnkeSR — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 09:10:00 +0000

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Topic: Jerez de la Frontera
Poster: AnkeSR
Post title: Arcos de la Frontera

Hi,

I am lucky to live on the Costa de la Luz.
I fully agree with what the others have said.
Arcos de la Frontera is also a great place to visit, stroll around the old town, and stand on the visitors platform next to the Parador enjoying amazing views. (careful if you are afraid of heights, there is a massive drop right in front of you)
In Jerez, Cadiz or Puerto, do take the open top tourist bus. I think it is a quick way of getting to know the town. Afterwards you can still go for a long walk and discover things for yourself. But at least you know you have not missed the major attractions.
Enjoy your trip and if you ever want to return to the Costa de la Luz for a longer holiday, I recommend [url removed] :-)

Jerez de la Frontera | Cádiz

Paula Gallego (X) — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 16:17:00 +0000

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Topic: Jerez de la Frontera
Poster: Paula Gallego (X)
Post title: Cádiz

I'm from Cádiz and I recommend you strongly the city. Is Great!!!

Jerez de la Frontera | Donaña

Manuela Junghans — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 15:17:00 +0000

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Topic: Jerez de la Frontera
Poster: Manuela Junghans
Post title: Donaña

I think April is a good time to visit the wildlife reserve, since there will be less midges than in summer :-)
Should you plan to visit places outside of Jerez I can certainly recommend Cádiz which is only about half an hours drive away and entirely situated on a headland.

Jerez de la Frontera | thanks Jenny

canaria — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 14:17:00 +0000

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Topic: Jerez de la Frontera
Poster: canaria
Post title: thanks Jenny

[quote]Jenny Forbes wrote:

Jerez de la Frontera is a fascinating, old-fashioned Spanish city and well worth visiting. I agree that you should visit a bodega (or two) - I think I went to the one that makes (or used to make) Fino La Ina, which is my favourite sherry, and the escuela equestre, if it's open at a suitable time.
There are several interesting small towns in the area, too, such as El Puerto de Santa María on the Guadalquivir estuary where there are super outdoor seafood joints all along the harbour front. It's even possible to visit the wondrous Coto de Doñana wildlife reserve on the other side of the estuary - by boat and 4-wheel drive. Wear comfortable shoes!
Have a great time.
Kind regards,
Jenny.
[/quote]

The wildlife reserve sounds good. I've heard there are iberian eagles there. Is that right?

Jerez de la Frontera | A most interesting city

Jennifer Forbes — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 14:14:00 +0000

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Topic: Jerez de la Frontera
Poster: Jennifer Forbes
Post title: A most interesting city

Jerez de la Frontera is a fascinating, old-fashioned Spanish city and well worth visiting. I agree that you should visit a bodega (or two) - I think I went to the one that makes (or used to make) Fino La Ina, which is my favourite sherry, and the escuela equestre, if it's open at a suitable time.
There are several interesting small towns in the area, too, such as El Puerto de Santa María on the Guadalquivir estuary where there are super outdoor seafood joints all along the harbour front. It's even possible to visit the wondrous Coto de Doñana wildlife reserve on the other side of the estuary - by boat and 4-wheel drive. Wear comfortable shoes!
Have a great time.
Kind regards,
Jenny.

Jerez de la Frontera | Thanks Manuela

canaria — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 14:12:00 +0000

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Topic: Jerez de la Frontera
Poster: canaria
Post title: Thanks Manuela

[quote]Manuela Junghans wrote:

For sure you should visit one of the numerous Bodegas in Jerez. I can recommend Tio Pepe, since that´s the one I´ve seen, but I suppose the others are also very interesting. You should, however, check their timetables in advance, since most of them only do tours in the mornings.
Since you seem to be a bit disappointed not to be there during the horse fair I take you like horses. Therefor you certainly should visit the "Real Escuela de Equestre". But once again, check the times in advance. As far as I remember they only do shows twice a week in the mornings. It has to be said that it is a bit on the expensive side of things, but it´s certainly worth it.

All the best, Manuela [/quote]

I was hoping to visit the bodegas. Strange they only do tours in the mornings though - hangover all afternoon maybe?!!

Jerez de la Frontera | Hi Canaria

Manuela Junghans — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 14:08:00 +0000

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Topic: Jerez de la Frontera
Poster: Manuela Junghans
Post title: Hi Canaria

For sure you should visit one of the numerous Bodegas in Jerez. I can recommend Tio Pepe, since that´s the one I´ve seen, but I suppose the others are also very interesting. You should, however, check their timetables in advance, since most of them only do tours in the mornings.
Since you seem to be a bit disappointed not to be there during the horse fair I take you like horses. Therefor you certainly should visit the "Real Escuela de Equestre". But once again, check the times in advance. As far as I remember they only do shows twice a week in the mornings. It has to be said that it is a bit on the expensive side of things, but it´s certainly worth it.

All the best, Manuela

Jerez de la Frontera

canaria — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 13:47:00 +0000

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Topic: Jerez de la Frontera
Poster: canaria

Any suggestions for things to do during a short break in April (before the Horse Fair unfortunately)?