Few drinks are as closely tied to a specific region as sherry is to southern Spain. Though it’s only produced in a tiny triangle in southwestern Andalusia, no meal or get-together in the region would be complete without it. From crisp, bone-dry manzanilla to the sweet, ebony cream variety popular among many a grandparent in […]
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Our Favorite Places To Drink Sherry In Seville – Salud!
Barcelona is famous for sparkling cava, La Rioja for delicious red wines, and here in Andalusia, we have our own local specialty – sherry! Sherry comes from the province of Jerez, near Seville, and whether it’s a crisp manzanilla or a sweet Pedro Ximenez, sherry complements nearly every typical Andalusian tapa. Popular among locals, our treasured vino de Jerez […]
Four Reasons You Should Visit Jerez in Summer
Looking to take a trip outside of Seville in July or August? Why not visit Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia’s 5th largest city! Jerez has its own airport, a bustling train station, bus connections and a modern highway. Need more convincing? Here are our top four reasons you should visit Jerez in summer! It’s close […]
Our Favorite Places to Eat in Jerez
Including a stop in Jerez de la Frontera on your Andalusian itinerary? You’re in for a treat! Not only does this town have lots to offer in terms of culture and entertainment—the food and wine are wonderful, too! After all, would you expect anything less from the place that some claim was the birthplace of […]
Top 5 Tapas Bars in Jerez: Modern Twists on Traditional Tapas
Jerez is claimed by some to be the birthplace of tapas, which means going out for tapas here is an absolute must! Of course, one of the items on your list of things to do in Jerez has to be getting out and enjoying the tapas culture! But where are the best tapas bars in […]
Sherry, Horses, and So Much More: The Top 5 Things To Do in Jerez de la Frontera
Beautiful weather, streets lined with palm trees, delicious regional food—what’s not to love about the home of sherry, Jerez de la Frontera? Jerez is sometimes overlooked when people travel to nearby Seville or Cadiz—but this is a mistake! Jerez has the same Andalusian charm as Seville without all the crowds, and it has something else […]
Insider Tips: How To Get From Seville To Jerez
Andalusia is the home of some of the most beautiful regions in Spain, and one of our favorites is Jerez. A day trip to the home of sherry is super easy, and something you won’t soon forget! Jerez is a region famous for its sherry wine, a favorite aperitif among locals in Seville. With a fascinating […]
The Best Day Trips from Seville
This blog post was originally posted on March 8, 2015, and was updated on February 9, 2017. Seville is such a wonderful city to explore, however, due to its location, it’s also the perfect launch pad for exploring all over the south of Spain. This list has lots of our favorite day trip ideas from Seville! Whether […]
Our Favorite Wineries near Seville
Who doesn’t like a nice glass of wine? Sometimes there’s nothing better! But there is good wine and then there is GREAT wine. Let us point you in the direction of our favorite wineries near Seville. If you’re as mad about wine as we are, it’s not just the prospect of drinking it that gets your […]
Insider’s Tips For A Day Trip To Jerez
Just a short journey from Seville, Jerez de la Frontera is best known for its sherry. However, with amazing architecture, a fascinating history and, of course, delicious food, there is so much more to this city! With so much to see and do in Andalusia, taking a day trip when you’re visiting Seville can really enhance your time in southern […]