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Jerez information
The Route of the Bull
The centre of the province of cádiz is dominated by
what is known as the Route of the Bull in view of
the importance of dehesa pasture lands where
the fighting bulls graze in the districts near to
Jerez.
To the north is Arcos de la Frontera, also considered
as the gateway to the Route of the White Villages.
Situated on a hill of the Sierra od Cádiz encircled
by the Guadalete River, this is a sizeable town, with
large churches, such as Santa María la Mayor
or San Pedro, and featuring many viewpoints, such
as the one from the Cabildo Square, and white streets
dotted with palaces. It is also boast an excellent
gastronomy and is definitely worth an extensive visit.
Nearer to the centre is Medina Sidonia, a town which
was very important during the Arab occupation, of
which there are some fine remains, such as the Pastora
Archway. Traces of this heritage van even be found
in the acclaimed gastronomy, particularly in the local
confectionery. The Collegiate Church of Santa María
la Coronada, an impressive Gothic building, and numerous
other monuments make a tour of the town highly recommendable,
takinf in the fine urban design and a good number
of palaces.
Medina, like its neighbour, Alcalá de los Gazules,
offers wonderful views. The Atlantic maritime facade
contains charming villages, such as Vejer de la Frontera
situated on the top of a hill. The visitor's attention
is caught by its tortuous urban layout in which its
Medieval origin has been enriched by small mansions
and churches. A stroll through the town is unforgettable
and just a few kilometres away are beaches, such as
El Palmar or La Fontanilla in the municipality of
Conil, another village whose charm lies in its whiteness.
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