Autumn Festival Jerez

In a city known for its fine wines and sherries, Jerez´s Autumn Festival is one of the citys most popular events of the year.

Hosted to celebrate the annual grape harvest, the famous Andalucian horses and the tradition of the flamenco dance, this celebration fills the town with music, dancing and street entertainment.
Boasting the best chalky soil for grape growing, Jerez is at the centre of the ´sherry triangle´ and produces some of the worlds best fortified wines. The Royal School of Equestrian Art is also based here, and the city is renowned for the quality and training of its horses.

Street entertainment including puppet shows, singers, dancers, theatre and a grand procession in honour of the Virgin de la Merced and the blessing of the grapes also takes place.

Contact details: Jerez de la Frontera Tourist Office, Alameda Cristina, Edif. Los Claustros, 11403, Jerez. Tel: 0034 956324747.

E-mail: turismoinfo@aytojerez.es

When: September,

Entrance:. Various.

Opening hours: Various but mostly evenings.

Getting there: Flights direct to Jerez or Cadiz.

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Antigua in Fuerteventura

Fuerteventura is one of the Canary Islands situated in the Atlantic Ocean. One of the island´s oldest villages is Antigua, which was built in the 18th Century. Fuerteventura was created 70 million years ago after widespread volcanic activity in the area. Known as the Nuevo Horizonte, Antigua is situated on the east coast of Fuerteventura.

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What to do in Antigua

Standing proudly in the middle of Antigua is the town´s beautiful church – Cruz de los Caldos – which was built in 1785 and dominates the skyline. Next to the village square, the church is open to visitors and holidaymakers in the mornings. Another huge attraction is Antigua´s fully restored windmill which brings visitors from all over Spain. Inside the windmill is a craft
shop selling local hand-made artefacts. The local market offers shoppers a wide range of fresh fruit, vegetables and handicrafts at great prices.The annual fiesta in Antigua, Fuerteventura is a must-see event if you are planning to visit the island. Celebrated annually on the 8th September to pay homage to Nuestra Señora de Antigua, this colourful, noisy event brings
life to this vibrant town. The small port of Pozo Negro is situated just a few minutes from the town centre.

Car hire from Fuerteventura is quick and easy to arrange. The best option is to hire a care if you want to explore the island. Quiet and tranquil beaches combine with the nature reserve of Lobos which brings visitors fromall over Europe. A wide range of bird and plant species can be found in and around Antigua, Fuerteventura, and are unique to the area.Golf courses are situated atPajara and Puerto del Rosario. The weather is spring-like all year round and is always warmer in the south of the island. How to get to Antigua, Fuerteventura

Things to do in Fuerteventura

Fuerteventura Airport is located just 3 km from Puerto Rosario. Budget flights from the UK to Fuerteventura can be found easily online and flight time from the UK is approx. 4 hours. Cheap flights to Fuerteventura are regularly obtainable. Car hire can be booked in advance

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