Tourism in the province of Cadiz and much more
This is undoubtedly one of the topics that most captivate the attention when it comes up during the guided tours I do in my city. Even today, there are many mysteries surrounding this relic, carefully preserved in the Basilica of Our Lady of La Merced. Let’s start unraveling the details of this enigmatic Shroud. The … Read more
The day has arrived when the city of Jerez dresses up in celebration of its patroness, so I have set out to dedicate a post to share with you her history, origins, and interesting facts about this widely revered Marian statue. Where does the Marian devotion of Our Lady of Mercy come from? In the … Read more
The grape harvest festivals, also known as autumn festivals, take place every year in the city of Jerez de la Frontera during the first weeks of September. It is a celebration to commemorate that the grapes are ready for harvesting, thus beginning the process of making the renowned wines of the region. Harvesting… Throughout history, … Read more
This exquisite Jerez palace house serves as the backdrop for a very recent advertising spot for a well-known television program (you can watch it at the end of this post, in case you missed it…) Because Jerez is always in style… Do you want to learn its history? Keep reading… A palace with character. Behind … Read more
Last year, during my Christmas getaway… I decided to visit the closest part of the strait: San Roque, Jimena de la Frontera, Castellar de la Frontera and Algeciras. In this way, I could cross all of them off my list of “places to visit”, including the coveted to this site, the ancient city of Carteia. … Read more
It history… After the definitive conquest of the city of Jerez by the Castilian king Alfonso X the Wise, the monarch had the arduous task of repopulating these frontier lands. For this, he chose the Castilian nobility and brought with him thirty nobel knights, being one of them Mr. Beltrán Riquelme and Mr. Bernal Riquelme. … Read more
The origin… In the 15th century, the Spanish monarch Henry IV wanted to visit the city. Unable to stay in the ancient arab fortress as usual due to its serious ruinous state, he ordered the construction of some houses to be donated to the city mayor, Don Esteban de Villacreces. The palace was erected next … Read more
Walking with a colleague and good friend through the streets of Jerez de la Frontera, the walk took us through the neighborhood of “San Mateo”, one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city. Crossing the adjacent square, known as market square, there are some very interesting streets with old stately houses and sherry bodegas, on … Read more
It seems incredible that the first contest stage have passed and we are already in the quarterfinals of the COAC at the Great Falla Theater… Alreadt seen the origin and historical prolegomenas, we will approach more towards the current carnival, celebrated in the most famous «silver cup» of the world (Cadiz is know as the … Read more
Whether you’ve been good or bad and whether you believe in them or not, the Three Wise Men are a figment of your imagination. Within the next few paragraphs I’ll show you so, shall we? The Holy Scriptures say… To know what the Bible says, we have to read what the evangelists tell about the … Read more