Jerez de la Frontera
Jerez de la Frontera is the home of sherry, and visitors come for winery tours, flamenco in the old quarters and horse shows at the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art.
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Jerez de la Frontera is a city in the province of Cádiz, in southern Spain's Andalucía region. It gives its name to sherry, the fortified wine, and many of its bodegas (wineries) open their cellars for guided tastings. The Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art stages horse shows where trained Andalusian horses perform to music.
Flamenco is part of everyday life in the old quarters, especially Barrio de Santiago and Barrio de San Miguel, and you can find it in small venues around the city. The old town holds the Alcázar, a fortress with Moorish origins, and a cathedral. Jerez suits travelers who want a slower pace with a winery visit and a horse show. It is a day trip from Seville or Cádiz, or a base for a night or two. Summer is very hot, so spring and autumn are the most comfortable times to visit. Plan at least one full day to see the city.
Jerez de la Frontera in five
- Book bodega tours aheadThe larger bodegas run set tour times, often in English, and midday slots fill in spring and autumn. A typical tasting covers fino, amontillado and oloroso, so ask what is included.
- See the horses at the Royal Andalusian SchoolThe Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte Ecuestre stages dancing-horse shows on set days only. Check the calendar and book in advance, especially in spring.
- Take the train from Seville or CádizTrains from Seville take roughly an hour and from Cádiz about 35–45 minutes. Jerez works as a day trip from both, with the station within reach of the old town by taxi or a short bus ride.Cádiz travel guide
- Catch flamenco in Barrio de Santiago and San MiguelJerez is a birthplace of flamenco, and small venues in these old quarters host live shows on most evenings. Ask your hotel which are running that week.
- Plan around the horse fair and race weekendsThe Feria del Caballo in May and motor-racing weekends at the Circuito de Jerez fill hotels and raise prices. Book early or pick a different week.
Things to do in Jerez de la Frontera
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Need to know
- Airport
- Jerez (XRY, limited flights); Seville (SVQ) about 90 km is the main gateway
- Getting there
- Train from Seville (about 1–1.25 h) and Cádiz (about 35–45 min)
- Getting around
- Old town on foot; taxis to bodegas and the station
- Best base
- Barrio de Santiago or near the cathedral
- Time needed
- A long day trip; 1–2 nights for tastings and flamenco
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryClear6 rainy daysHigh16°Low8°Mild, quietJanuaryClear
Mixed
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 8°
- Precipitation
- 55 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- FebruaryClear5 rainy daysHigh18°Low9°MildFebruaryClear
Good
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 38 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- MarchPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh19°Low10°Mild, springMarchPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 121 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, spring
- AprilPartly cloudy8 rainy daysHigh22°Low12°Warm, springAprilPartly cloudy
Best
- High
- 22°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 53 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, spring
- MayClear5 rainy daysHigh26°Low15°Horse fair, warmMayClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 33 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Horse fair, warm
- JuneClear2 rainy daysHigh31°Low18°Hot, long daysJuneClear
Best
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 9 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, long days
- JulyClear0 rainy daysHigh34°Low21°Very hotJulyClear
Mixed
- High
- 34°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 1 mm
- Rainy days
- 0
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very hot
- AugustClear1 rainy dayHigh35°Low22°Very hotAugustClear
Mixed
- High
- 35°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 2 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Very hot
- SeptemberClear3 rainy daysHigh31°Low19°Harvest, warmSeptemberClear
Good
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 19°
- Precipitation
- 22 mm
- Rainy days
- 3
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Harvest, warm
- OctoberClear7 rainy daysHigh27°Low17°Mild, quietOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 90 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- NovemberClear8 rainy daysHigh20°Low12°Cool, rainNovemberClear
Good
- High
- 20°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 85 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, rain
- DecemberClear8 rainy daysHigh17°Low9°Mild, quietDecemberClear
Mixed
- High
- 17°
- Low
- 9°
- Precipitation
- 74 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
Average daily high and low in Jerez de la Frontera, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Jerez de la Frontera
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Jerez de la Frontera
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Monday, November 2
- Today26°12°0%Monday: Clear. High 26°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Tue22°13°8%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 22°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 8%.
- Wed23°15°38%Wednesday: Rain. High 23°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 38%.
- Thu21°16°16%Thursday: Fog. High 21°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 16%.
- Fri24°14°10%Friday: Fog. High 24°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 10%.
- Sat24°13°13%Saturday: Fog. High 24°, Low 13°. Chance of rain 13%.
- Sun22°18°61%Sunday: Rain. High 22°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 61%.
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What's on in Jerez de la Frontera
Concerts, festivals and big events in and around the city
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Every year
- Feb–MarCarnival of CádizCádiz, a day trip
Day trips by train
- Cádizabout 35–45 minutes by trainAtlantic old town with a beach, market and cathedral.Read the guide
- El Puerto de Santa Maríaabout 15–25 minutes by trainSeafood by the river and a sherry house or two.Read the guide
- Arcos de la Fronteraabout 35–45 minutes by carCliff-top white village with lanes and a castle.Read the guide
Before you go to Jerez de la Frontera
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Rules for Jerez de la Frontera, checked
- Spain is a Schengen country. Check your entry requirements on the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs site before you fly.Source
- Non-EU travelers may be fingerprinted and photographed at the Spanish border under the EU Entry/Exit System. Check the EU travel site for current rules.Source
- In an emergency, call 112. It is the same number across Spain and the rest of the EU.
Plan around Jerez de la Frontera
Cities, coast and trains across the country
Read the guideCádizAtlantic old town, 35–45 minutes by train
Read the guideEl Puerto de Santa MaríaSherry's seafood port on the bay
Read the guideSanlúcar de BarramedaManzanilla bodegas by the Guadalquivir mouth
Read the guideArcos de la FronteraWhite hill town about 35 minutes inland
Read the guideGetting around SpainTrains and buses in Andalucía
Read the guideJerez de la Frontera FAQ
Is Jerez worth visiting?
Yes if you like sherry, flamenco or horses. The old center is walkable, bodega tours are easy to book and the town is less touristy than Seville or Cádiz. Add it as a day trip or one night.
Is Jerez a day trip from Seville?
Yes. Trains take roughly an hour, so a day covers a bodega tour, lunch and an evening back in Seville. Stay overnight if you also want the horse show and a flamenco evening.
What is the sherry triangle?
The three towns where sherry is made and aged: Jerez de la Frontera, El Puerto de Santa María and Sanlúcar de Barrameda. Jerez has the biggest names, and Sanlúcar is known for manzanilla.
Do you have to book a bodega tour?
For the larger bodegas, yes, especially in spring and autumn. Smaller ones may take walk-ins at some times. Book English-language slots a few days ahead and ask what the tasting includes.
When is the best time to visit Jerez?
April, May, September and October for warm but not extreme heat. The horse fair in May is lively but costly, and July and August are very hot, so visit bodegas in the morning.