What to do in Jerez and surroundings

Getaways from Jerez

• 20 min

  El Puerto de Santa María

  Beaches, bodegas and pescaíto frito (fried fish) along Ribera del Marisco. Reach it by train or car.

• 30 min

  Sanlúcar de Barrameda

  Manzanilla sherry, prawns at Bajo de Guía and the ferry crossing to Doñana.

• 30 min

  Arcos de la Frontera

  A gateway to Andalusia's white villages, perched high on a rocky ridge above the Guadalete.

• 40 min

  Cadiz

  Visit La Caleta beach, the La Viña neighbourhood and the market. Cádiz is reachable by train.

• 1 hour

  Seville

  See the Cathedral, Alcázar and Triana in a day, with direct trains from Jerez.

• 1 hour

  Vejer and the coast

  Vejer, Conil, Zahara and Bolonia: whitewashed villages, sweeping beaches and Roman ruins.

• 1h15

  Sierra de Grazalema

  Whitewashed villages, walking trails and payoyo goat's cheese. Sturdy walking shoes recommended.

Nature close

Bring water, a hat and comfortable shoes; In summer, leave early.

• Jerez

  Medina Lagoon

  A nature reserve with birdwatching hides a few kilometres outside the city.

• Jerez

  La Suara recreational area

  A pine forest with picnic tables and shade for a day outdoors.

• Jerez

  Own Forests

  Cork-oak woodland in Los Alcornocales with nine trails ranging from 4.3 to 15 km. Some require advance permission from the town council.

  Hiking

• The Forest

  Majaceite River Trail

  About 5 km along the river, shaded by trees the entire way. Easy.

• The Port

  Los Toruños and Algaida

  Flat trails through salt marshes and pine woods, suitable for walking or cycling.

Beaches

• The Port

  Valdelagrana

  The nearest beach to Jerez, with a promenade, beach bars and a direct bus connection.

• Cadiz

  La Caleta and La Victoria

  La Caleta in Cádiz's old town and the long urban beach of La Victoria. Take the train to Cádiz.

• San Fernando

  Camposoto

  An undeveloped beach without buildings in the Bahía de Cádiz Natural Park.

• Broken

  La Costilla

  White sand and calm water close to the centre of Rota.

• Chipiona

  Rule

  Beside Spain's tallest lighthouse and the Santuario de Regla.

• Chiclana

  La Barrosa

  Kilometres of fine sand and beautiful sunsets.