🍄 A Hidden Gem in Spain | The Most Authentic Spanish Life 🇪🇸

Located in southern Spain, Jerez de la Frontera is a city bursting with vibrant festivals all year round—Flamenco Art Festival, Horse Fair, Sherry Wine Festival, World Motorcycle Championship… 😍🎉 For me, it’s like an old friend—I could navigate its streets blindfolded! 😋 👗 Flamenco dress shops that close for siesta, locking their iron gates without hesitation. 🍷 A historic gourmet store with so many varieties of sherry wine, you’ll be spoiled for choice. ☀️ The sunny plaza next to the market, always packed with locals and travelers alike, all soaking up Jerez’s golden rays—healing under the Andalusian sun. This city is perfect for a short stay—mild weather, lively atmosphere, delicious yet affordable restaurants (more on that later!), and warm, welcoming locals. 😇 Every spring, the streets bloom with purple jacaranda flowers, turning the sky into a dreamy underwater world. 💜 They say Jerez has three treasures: 👑 Flamenco 👑 Equestrian arts 👑 Sherry wine (Queen Elizabeth II’s favorite!) Master these, and you’ve captured its soul. Must-Do’s in Jerez 🌸 1️⃣ Stroll through the colorful streets and snap pics of pastel houses. 2️⃣ Feast on local specialties: braised oxtail, roasted Iberian pork, garlic shrimp, tuna, paella, wild yellow croaker… meat & seafood heaven! 3️⃣ Catch a live flamenco show at a local tablao. 4️⃣ Tour historic sherry bodegas—where the magic of Jerez’s wine happens. 5️⃣ Watch an equestrian show at the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art—one of the world’s top classical riding schools. 6️⃣ Day trip to Cádiz! Just 20 minutes by car, and you’re by the sea. (More on Cádiz later—another stunning, foodie paradise!) Travel Tips 🗺️ 📍 Jerez de la Frontera 🚆 Transport: High-speed trains (RENFE) from Madrid, Barcelona, or Seville. 🏨 Hotel Recs: TRYP Jerez (4★) – Central location, walkable to top restaurants. Book a room with a terrace—perfect for sherry under the stars! ✨ *Address: Marqués de Casa-Domecq, 13, 11403 Jerez de la Frontera* Hotel Villa Jerez – Slightly further but charming. ⏳ Best Time to Visit: Jan/Feb for Flamenco Festival (book early!). Spring/Summer for sunny vibes & jacaranda blooms. #SpainTravel #SpanishCuisine #Barcelona #MadridFoodie #TravelWithXiaohongshu #EuropeTravel #EuropeanFood #Foodie #MadridShopping