Alcázar de Jerez
12th-century Almohad fortress with a mosque, Arab baths and gardens.
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
Jerez de la Frontera: airports, things to do and where to stay
Jerez de la Frontera, in the province of Cádiz, is the home of sherry and the Andalusian horse, and one of the capitals of flamenco. Many of its wineries are open to visitors.
Jerez de la Frontera airports
From the airport to central Jerez de la Frontera
Jerez airport is about 9 km from central Jerez de la Frontera.
Cercanías C-1
Train from the airport station to Jerez (about 9 min), El Puerto de Santa María, San Fernando and Cádiz (about 57 min).
Media Distancia Sevilla-Cádiz
Some Renfe trains between Seville and Cádiz stop at the airport. Seville is just over an hour away.
Línea M-050
Intercity bus linking the airport with Jerez de la Frontera and Cádiz every day.
Taxi
Rank outside arrivals. There is an official fixed fare for the trip to Jerez de la Frontera.
Jerez de la Frontera
Things to do in Jerez de la Frontera
Catedral de Jerez
18th-century Baroque cathedral with a free-standing bell tower, a few steps from the Alcázar.
Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte Ecuestre
Riding school famous for its show "How the Andalusian Horses Dance".
Bodegas de Jerez
The wineries in the centre offer guided tours with tastings of fino, oloroso and other sherries.
Where to stay in Jerez de la Frontera
Frequently asked questions
Which airport serves Jerez de la Frontera?
Jerez de la Frontera is served by Jerez (XRY).
How far is the airport from central Jerez de la Frontera?
Jerez airport is about 9 km from central Jerez de la Frontera.
How do I get from the airport to central Jerez de la Frontera?
From Jerez airport you can take Cercanías C-1 (train), Media Distancia Sevilla-Cádiz (train), Línea M-050 (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Jerez de la Frontera?
Highlights of Jerez de la Frontera include Alcázar de Jerez, Catedral de Jerez, Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte Ecuestre, and Bodegas de Jerez.
Photo credits
- Alcázar de Jerez: Emilio J. Rodríguez Posada, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Catedral de Jerez: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte Ecuestre: Daniel VILLAFRUELA, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Bodegas de Jerez: Jerónimo61, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons