Just a few meters from the Jerez Circuit “Ángel Nieto,” where countless enthusiasts gather annually for the Motorcycle Grand Prix, lies the rural neighborhood I am telling you about today. This small village, with nearly 400 inhabitants, holds a great…
Category: History
Located in the beautiful Plaza de la Asunción, it stands among the majestic palatial houses that the city proudly showcases. Its architecture, curiosities, and history are some of the things I most enjoy sharing with everyone who contacts me for…
On my last little getaway before the start of the tourist season, I stopped to visit this Sevillian monastery, located specifically in Santiponce. Many people recommended the visit, so I had to cross it off my “places to visit” list….
In the meantime the group of Americans I was guiding through Seville enjoyed their free time, I decided to visit this famous palace. Of course, its treasures caught my attention. However, it was the story of the person behind it,…
We kick off the month of May and cannot help but remember those who paid a high price in the struggle for decent working conditions. Very recently, I came across one of these stories, set in the province of Cadiz,…
Very diminished by the national road IV and the construction of a high school, its still magnificent grove, remnants of benches, and flower beds give us a glimpse of the grandeur of this space in the past. It wasn’t until…
“Now that we know the setting and the history that gives rise to Sherry wine… AND IF NOT, STOP READING AND GO BACK ONE ENTRY! We are ready to delve into its production process. We could summarize the steps through…
Many people ask me when they arrive in Jerez about the vineyards, and it depends on the route you take to the city whether you will see the vineyards or not. These vineyards are located in the area known as…
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,…
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…