Jerez de la Frontera

Jerez de la Frontera is a city in Cádiz Province in southwestern Andalusia, where wide boulevards meet winding old town quarters and church towers rise above flat rooftops. Whitewashed house fronts with wrought-iron grilles shape the townscape, while modern residential and commercial zones extend along the outskirts.

The Romans founded a settlement in the area that later became Sherish under Moorish rule, until Alfonso X of Castile took it in 1264. During the 17th and 18th centuries, sherry trade with England turned the town into a major commercial center.

The name comes from the Moorish Sherish and reflects centuries of Arab influence, still visible in narrow lanes and whitewashed architecture. Flamenco singing echoes regularly in small venues, while tabancos serve as traditional wine bars central to local social life.

The old town is easy to explore on foot, with most bodegas and sights within about 20 minutes walking distance of each other. Mornings see less activity in the lanes, while many shops close for siesta in the afternoon.

In the large bodegas, several thousand barrels age in tall halls where high ceilings and special windows maintain constant humidity. The barrels stand stacked in the solera system, where younger wines gradually blend with older ones, with no vintage stated.

Location: Cádiz Province

Capital city: Jerez de la Frontera

Elevation above the sea: 58 m

Part of: Mancomunidad de Municipios Bahía de Cádiz, Campiña de Jerez

Shares border with: Algar, El Puerto de Santa María, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Trebujena, Arcos de la Frontera, San José del Valle, Ubrique, Alcalá de los Gazules, Paterna de Rivera, Medina Sidonia, Puerto Real, Lebrija, El Cuervo de Sevilla, Cortes de la Frontera

Address: Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz, Spain

Website: https://jerez.es

GPS coordinates: 36.70000,-6.11667

Latest update: December 15, 2025 08:06