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  Jerez de la Frontera |   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-17)
Jerez emerged from the difficult economic and political problems of the nineteenth century into a bustling town famous for its sherry, horses and flamenco.
Jerez is keen to support this valuable industry and as a sign of its commitment to this sector, is encouraging the creation of a Business and Research Park.
The ancient centre of Jerez is mesmerising, the city walls and temples are a reminder of the ancient civilisations and cultures which inhabited the town.
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 Jerez de la Frontera - Wine Tours Spain
Jerez de la Frontera was one of the "Frontier" towns between areas ruled by the Moorish Caliphs and by the Christian Monarchs.
"De la Frontera" (on the border) was attached to many of the town names who existed on this fuzzy border, including Chiclana, Arcos, Conil and Vejer.
Jerez was reconquered from the Moors by Fernando III in 1251, only to be lost again, and on and on it went for centuries.
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 The town of Jerez de la Frontera, Andalucía, Southern Spain
It is called "de la Frontera" because it once stood on the frontier between the Moorish and the Christian realms.
Jerez is also famous, throughout the world, for its fine horses and brilliant singers and dancers of flamenco.
Jerez has its own airport, Aeropuerto de la Parra, 7 kilometres north of the town on the NIV to Seville.
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 AllRefer.com - Jerez de la Frontera, Spain & Portugal (Spanish And Portuguese Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
Jerez de la Frontera, Spanish And Portuguese Political Geography
Jerez de la Frontera[hArAth dA lA frOntA´rA] Pronunciation Key, city (1990 pop.
Jerez is an important commercial center noted for its sherry and brandy.
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 Jerez de la Frontera : Attractions | Frommers.com
Instead, the vineyards lie to the north and west in the "Sherry Triangle" marked by Jerez, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, and El Puerto de Santa María (the latter two towns are on the coast).
La Colegiata or Cathedral of San Salvador, Plaza de Arroyo, is primarily an 18th-century baroque structure with five aisles and both Renaissance and baroque adornments.
One of the oldest churches is Iglesia de San Miguel, a 15th-century Gothic structure lying to the south of Plaza del Arenal.
www.frommers.com /destinations/jerezdelafrontera/1154010029.html   (1558 words)

  
 Jerez - Xérès - Sherry Information
Jerez is one of the oldest recognized Denominaciones de Origen in Spain, covering an area of approximately 16,000 hectares.
The grape varieties that are permitted by the regulatory body of Jerez are all white and are as follows: Palomino, Moscatel and Pedro Jimenez.
In the jerez region of Spain, it is common to find a film on the surface of wines which are being made into sherry.
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 GrandPrix.com > GP Encyclopedia > Circuits > Jerez
After the Royal Automobile Club of Spain lost interest in the Spanish Grand Prix, which was hosted at Jarama, Pedro Pacheco, the Mayor of Jerez de la Frontera, decided to support a project to build a racing circuit to promote the town and its famous sherries.
The circuit was finished in time for the 1986 race and it could scarcely have been better for Jerez as Ayrton Senna's Lotus and Nigel Mansell's Williams battled into the closing stages.
The problem was that no-one came to watch the races at Jerez although the circuit was packed whenever there was a motorcycle race.
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 Jerez de la Frontera
La industria del ocio y turismo es otra de las opciones que ha tomado y que sin duda en un futuro no muy lejano sera generadora de riquezas, haciendo de esta ciudad lugar atractivo e interesante para emprendedores e inversores.
Vestigios de la Xera fenicia, la fuertemente romanizada Ceret, la importante Sherish musulmana y las posteriores bellisimas construcciones cristianas, ofrecen un amplio abanico de estilos arquitectonicos y edificios singulares, que hacen de Jerez una preciosa ciudad con una fisonomia urbana realmente peculiar.
Todos estos rasgos distintivos, sumados a la extraordinaria situacion geografica y su clima, a atractivos turi­sticos unicos y diferenciados, y a las modernas infraestructuras, garantizan Jerez como la eleccion perfecta para vivir y visitar.
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 JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA
Jerez has a privileged spot in Andalucia situated between the mountains of southern Spain and the Atlantic Ocean beaches of Cadiz.
Palacio de Congresos de Cádiz: Auditorium for 927 pax.
Then we drive to Sanlúcar de Barrameda to visit the castle of Santiago and the church of Santa María de la O. Continuation to Jerez to visit a wine cellar to taste the famous Sherry wine.
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 Jerez de la Frontera Wines
The wine region of Jerez, also known as Sherry is located in southern Spain in the region of Andalucia in the province of Cadiz.
Finos are the flor-affected wines produced in Puerto and to a lesser degree in Jerez.
Jerez Finos tend to be the fullest of these lighter styled Sherries.
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 Hotel Villa Jerez - Luxury hotels Jerez de la Frontera Spain accommodations - Jerez de la Frontera , Cadiz
All of this is just out of earshot of the Hotel Villa Jerez, standing among the palms of an acre of subtropical gardens.
Continue straight after the next stoplight, them turn right (to your left is the "Plaza del Caballo").You are now at the Avenida de la Cruz Roja, 100 metres down this avenue on your left is the Hotel Villa Jerez.
Turn right (to your left you see "Plaza del Caballo").You are now at the Avenida de la Cruz Roja, 100 metres down this avenue on your left is the Hotel Villa Jerez.
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 Jerez de la Frontera - Search Results - MSN Encarta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-17)
Jerez de la Frontera - Search Results - MSN Encarta
Jerez de la Frontera, city in south-west Spain, in Cádiz Province, Andalusia, near the Atlantic Ocean and Cádiz.
1557), Spanish explorer, born in Jerez de la Frontera.
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 jerez, visit jerez de la frontera
Shakespeare; Henry17, part II Jerez de la Frontera (prononced hereth,) is the Andalusian town from which the name Sherry is derived.
A visit to Jerez de la Frontera has much to commend it as there is much to see and do.First on most people's agenda of course is a tour of one, or perhaps more,of the bodegas.
Garvey(Carretera de Circunvalaciòn, Complejo Bellavista, Jerez; 00 34 956 319 650, www.grupogarvey.com) One of the smaller bodegas.
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 Towns of Andalusia - Jerez de la Frontera
Under their rule Jerez de la Frontera became one of the most important cities of Al-Andalus.
Jerez de la Frontera is the seat of the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art.
La Cartuja – the monastery of the Carthusian monks, constructed during the 15th and 16th century is situated 6 kms/4 miles south of Jerez and can be considered a masterpiece of the Spanish Renaissance.
www.andalusia-web.com /jerez.htm   (617 words)

  
 Jerez de la Frontera Costa de la Luz Spain by Jerez.to
Sports in Jerez de la Frontera is very important and besides wine, one of the biggets atractions in the World.
The nearest office to Jerez is in Novo Sancti Petri their friendly and experienced staff are there to show you some fabulous property for sale in Jerez de la Frontera and the Costa de la Luz region.
Jerez is always a visit worth, many tourist visit Jerez because of his many attractions and world spectacles.
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 Jerez de la Frontera Properties
Jerez is a beautiful city, known primarily for it's sweet wine, named after it, however, the numerous cultures that have settled in Jerez have made a massive impact on the appearance of the city of Jerez.
Named Jerez 'de La Fontera' because is was once the frontier between the moorish and the Christian realm, now the buildings are reminders of the dramatic and eventful history of this small city.
Jerez is also famous for their singers and flamenco dancers, all this joins to make Jerez a vibrant and exciting city.
www.interealtycostadelaluz.com /Jerez-de-la-Frontera-properties.htm   (290 words)

  
 Hotels in Jerez de la Frontera Spain | Jerez de la Frontera Hotels
The hotel NH Avenida Jerez is located in the middle of Jerez and comprises of 90 rooms and 5 junior suites.
The Hotel Tryp Jerez is situated in the heart of the city of Jerez and is an ideal choice for guests that want to explore this stunning Andalucian city famed for its sherry production.
Tierras de Jerez hotel is an ideal base to explore some of the most romantic and authentic areas of Andalucia including the beautiful city of Seville.
www.spain-hoteles.com /Jerez_de_la_Frontera/index.htm   (586 words)

  
 Hotels in Jerez de la Frontera Spain - Tryp Jerez
The Hotel is located 35 km away from Arcos de la Frontera, starting point of the "Ruta de los Pueblos Blancos" (white villages tour).
In this area there is the opportunity to visit various wine cellars, from those of Jerez (Gonzalez Byass, Domecq, Sandeman, Marques del Real Tesoro, Fernando de Castilla, Williams&Humbert), to those in Puerto de Santa Maria (Terry, Osborne), to Sanlucar, where the sweet white wine Manzanilla is produced.
Jerez is located 15 km away from the Valdelagrana beach, 35 from the beaches of Chiclana, 45 from Cadiz, 60 from the beaches of Barbate and Zahara de los Atunes.
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 Hotel Villa Jerez - Jerez de La Frontera - Reviews of Hotel Villa Jerez
An attractive 18th century mansion on two storeys, hosts the Villa Jerez, a 5-stars newly opened hotel, located right in the centre of Jerez de la Frontera, close to all of the important sights and attractions of the city.
In the evenings before dinner, the romantic setting of the internal courtyard, is the perfect place to relax with your favourite beverage or to enjoy a glass of Jerez, the famous drink of the region.
To complement and guarantee an unforgettable vacation, the impeccable service provided by an exceptional team of professionals, with vast experience about both the city and the local area, will be more than pleased to offer advice, or arrange a complete day trip or visit to a bodega or whatever your particular interest may be.
www.jpmoser.com /hotelvillajerez.html   (268 words)

  
 Hotel Jerez - Jerez de La Frontera - Reviews of Hotel Jerez
If you happen to be in Jerez de la Frontera, either for business or leisure, do not miss the luxurious Hotel Jerez, the only 5- stars hotel in the city centre, which without a doubt will take take excellent care of you.
This Andalusian style hotel, located in a priviledged residential area, is an oasis of peace and quiet inside the city, and a perfect base to explore the beautiful Bay of Cadiz.
In the evenings before dinner, the romantic setting of the patio, surrounded by fragrant orange trees in blossom, is the perfect place to enjoy a glass of Jerez, the famous drink of the region.
www.jpmoser.com /hoteljerez.html   (202 words)

  
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La Paquera de Jerez 1959 PHILIPS HANDBILL Flemenco
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 Holiday villas in the Jerez de la Frontera area. Villa rentals, cottages and farmhouses   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-17)
Holiday villas in the Jerez de la Frontera area.
This villa is an oasis of quietness and sits in the immaculate rural village of José Antonio, only a half hour drive from Jerez de la Frontera.
You’ll find everything you may wish for a memorable holiday: tranquil, an attractive and spacious garden with private pool, the white beaches of the Costa de la Luz at a half hour drive, historical cities and, last but not least, excellent comfort.
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 Hotels in Jerez de la Frontera
Hotel with Andalusian architecture, set in gardens with courtyards and fountains in the Jerez de la Frontera area of Cadiz.
Located in the center of Jerez, this modern colorful hotel is situated 500 meters from the Plaza de la Asunci?
Location This hotel is located at the heart of Jerez de la Frontera.
www.expedia.co.uk /daily/hotels/Spain/JerezdelaFrontera.asp   (544 words)

  
 Jerez (Cadiz) hotels. Save up to 60% off rates on all hotels in Jerez (Cadiz)
Situated in commercial and historic centre of the city, the Dona Blanca Hotel Jerez is close to the main tourist attractions such as the Wine cellars, Fortress, Cathedral, Museums, Flamenco Rocks and many more.
Located next to the Palace of Congresses and near downtown, AC Jerez Hotel is situated in the Chapin Football Stadium, opposite the Congress Palace and very near to the trade fair grounds.
Situated in the centre of the city, NH Avenida Jerez Hotel is close to the Andalusian Royal School of Equestrian Art and 10 kilometres...
www.hotelclub.net /hotel.reservations/Jerez_Cadiz.htm   (214 words)

  
 HOTELES Jerez de la Frontera ( Cádiz ) ofertas, Listado de HOTELES Jerez de la Frontera ( Cádiz ) con ofertas y ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-17)
Este hotel, inaugurado en el año 2002, tiene cuatro plantas y dispone de un total de 91 habitaciones, de las cuales 4 son individuales y 87 dobles.
Este hotel de lujo tiene tres plantas y dispone de un total de 126 habitaciones, 2 de ellas individuales, 110 dobles y 14 suites.
Dispone de 41 habitaciones dobles, 9 bungalows con cocina, 3 suites todos ellos equipados con climatización, televisión y antena parabólica, hilo musi...
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 Andalusia routes - Jerez de la Frontera Route
From Jerez to Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Cadiz and along the coast up to Vejer de la Frontera; the route continues then to the interior towards Arcos de la Frontera.
Castle Santiago; churches de la Trinidad and Nuestra Señora de la O. Boat excursions to the Doñana National Park.
Tower of Guzmán el Bueno, church Santa Catalina; convents de la Victoria and San Francisco de Paula.
www.in-andalucia.com /andalucia_guide/itineraries/jerez_de_la_frontera_route.htm   (507 words)

  
 Bulerias Flamenco Dance Class in Jerez de la Frontera during the Festival de Flamenco Simon el Rubio - now all year ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-17)
Una settimana a Jerez, culla del flamenco, studiando il ballo e la chitarra di giorno e vivendo la suggestiva atmosfera delle vie del centro di notte.
Un'esperienza che consiglio a tutti gli italiani che vogliono approfondire la conoscenza di questa affascinante cultura.
The lessons I took from Simon were not just dance lessons, they were great lessons of the people of Jerez and their flamenco culture.
www.flamencoshop.com /buleriasclass.htm   (811 words)

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