CADIZ, SPAIN

From the quay in Cadiz we drive along the highway, arriving into Jerez de la Frontera in just over an hour.

From the quay in Cadiz we drive along the highway, arriving into Jerez de la Frontera in just over an hour. We will begin with some sightseeing through the old Asta Regia, a border zone during the Emirate of Cordoba and re-conquered by King Alfonso X, which makes this one of the most illustrious cities in southern Spain. With its monuments and wine making, Jerez has a very marked Andalucian flavour. After the panoramic tour we will visit one of the famous bodegas (wine cellars), where we can taste its world-renowned sherry wine. We will proceed to the Alcazar de Jerez. Built in the 12th century, it is one of the few examples of Almohad architecture that exists in the peninsula. During the long period of the conquest, and in Christian times, it was used both as a fortress and palace. Outside we will see the Octagonal Tower, the Almohad Tower and the Ponce de Leon Tower. Inside the Alcazar we will see the Gate of the City, the Mosque, the Alhminar, the Patio de las Abluciones and the Room of Prayers. The visit will also include the Baths and the Gate to the Country. This tour involves approximately 1 hour of walking and standing in the bodega, and 50 minutes around the Alcazar, over cobblestones.

DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2008 CANARIES & MEDITERRENEAN CRUISES