Province
and Villages - Cadiz - Centre
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Cádiz Information
Jerez and the centre of the province
The centre of the province of Cádiz is essentially
agricultural and occupied by several large towns each with
a wide range of monuments and great character. The main one
is Jerez, the most populated city of this small province and
internationally famous for its wines and horses.
However, it is also a modern town, as evidenced by the nearby
Racing Track, and very friendly. The Cathedral, the Alcazaba
Fortress and the Carthusian Monastery on the outskirts are
the finest examples of its wealth of monuments, which is complemented
by an impressive repertory of churches, many of them Gothic
or Mudejar, as well as numerous places and several interesting
museums, making the town especially attractive. A visit during
springtime is highly recommended.
Arcos de la frontera is another town of full charm, perched
on a mountain encircled by the Guadalete River. Large churches,
such as Santa María and San Pedro, towers, the remains
of the city walls and high viewpoints, steep white roads and
its particular charm have made it favourite of artists and
writers, who have so often described it.
Other beautiful towns in the centre of the province are Medina
Sidonia, where Arab remains, such as the Pastora Arch, coexist
with Christian churches and palaces. Of particular note is
the Church of Santa María de la Coronada, the high tower of
which affords a view of the dehesa pasture lands, where
the fighting bull grazes, the classic landscape of the area.
Alcalá de los Gazules is also worth a visit.
Nearing the sea now, Vejer de la Fronteraa is also imressive
due to the originality of its urban layout, in which the mark
of the Arab cultura is clearly in evidence. The finishing
touches to town's attractions are the stretches of city wall,
squares adorned with palm trees and tiles, and beautiful churches.
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