Say olé to Jerez and discover Spain’s bewitching home of flamenco, sherry and dancing horses
DANCE the night away in Spain's bewitching city of Jerez on a relaxing city break.
From flamenco to amazing sherry and even dancing horses, we share our top tips for a weekend in Andalusia.
But for dinner it has to be Atuvera, where tapas fuses with Asian flavours. Try the mussels with Thai dressing, £5, and ask barman Ángel for a sherry recommendation ().
Later, visit Lustau for a short tour and samples of eight different wines – they even make a vermouth, £14 ().
Jerez believes you can pair sherry with anything – test the theory at La Carboná, where the five-course tasting menu includes local fish and comes with matching sherries, £40 ().
El Pasaje is the only place in Jerez where free flamenco is scheduled, so arrive early to nab a seat and watch the local amateur performers ().
Go fishing
It’s another of Andalusia’s sherry towns, but it’s also known for its seafood, best eaten at Casa Paco Ceballos.
Get Moorish
Sleep central
In sun-drenched Jerez you’ll want to walk everywhere, and the Tryp hotel is perfectly located just outside the old town.