Ten things to do in Jerez for less than 20€

What do you think of when you imagine a holiday in Spain? Beaches? Parties? Mountains? Bullfighting? Sangría?

We don’t know which Spain you have in mind, but we can show you one and it’s a very special one: Jerez de la Frontera. Do you know where it is? Jerez is in the south of Spain, in the province of Cádiz, and you can see and do a lot of different things there.

The staff of Tenidiomas always say: “There are tons of things you can do in Jerez for less than 20€! It’s true!” Ok, Tenidiomas, please show us what can we do with less than 20€ in Jerez de la Frontera.

1. Tour of Jerez

There is a company that offers a tour through the city centre with a likeable man, Javi. You can learn about the history of Jerez and some of its local habits by listening to the things that the guide says to you. The best thing about this company is that the tour is “free”. There is no price for their service, just your tips. You can pay the price you consider appropriate if you think that the tour has been interesting! Price: your opinion.

2. Alcázar and Cámara Oscura

The Alcázar is a former Moorish fortress, now housing a park, that was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1931. The Cámara Oscura is a dark room located at the top of the tower of the Palace of Villavicencio inside the Alcázar. The Cámara Oscura projects real moving images from outside on a screen, turning 360 degrees, while a guide explains everything to be seen. For more information, click here. Price: 7€

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3. Tasting Sherry

There are a lot of bars and tabancos where you can taste the real sherry wine. What is a tabanco? It is a mixture between a tavern and a wine shop, where you can find different types of sherry wine. There is one tabanco that Tenidiomas recommends: tabanco Plateros. We recommend this tabanco because it offers a really great way to present sherry wines (see photo). In this way you can taste different wines and have an idea of what the most famous wines of Jerez taste like. Price: 8€

4. Claustros de Santo Domingo

Its historical importance lies in the fact that it is one of the first temples built outside the city walls. Los Claustros were restored two years ago. Price: Free

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5. Flamenco show

Jerez de la Frontera is very famous for the flamenco culture. We have to remember that a lot of important flamenco festivals are celebrated in this city. Some peñas or bars offer flamenco shows with dinner, but there is one tabanco that offers you a free flamenco show every Saturday at 14:00. Click here for more information. Price: Free

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis in Tabanco El Pasaje

6. Tapas

We have shown you sherry, monuments, tourism… so now we are hungry! We have to mention places to eat! In Jerez you can find a lot of bars and restaurants where you can eat very well, but we are going to explain to you bars where you can eat some tapas with a very nice price. One of them it could be “El Asador”. It is in the city centre and their tapas are very big and delicious for just 2.50€ each tapa.

7. Wineries

One of the most famous things in Jerez is its wine, and of course, the places where it is made. Jerez has a lot of wineries all around the city and most of them are open to visit. Wineries such as González Byass, Bodegas Tradición, Bodegas Fundador, Bodega Díez Mérito, etc., have an entrance fee of 10€ approx.

8. Train Tour

Are you too tired to walk around the city? Let’s go by train! There is a train that offers you a 45 minutes tour through the main part of Jerez. Click here for more information. Price: 4€ 

9. Archeological Museum

Apart from wine and horses, Jerez has a great and interesting history to show us. There is an archeological museum where you can learn about all the different civilizations that have passed through Jerez and what each has given to the city. Every first Sunday of the month is free!

10. Carmelitas

And last but not least… you have to try carmelitas! What are they? A very typical type of sweet in Jerez. They are delicious! You can find a recipe here. Price: 1€