A Gentle Guide to Small Adventures Beyond the Festival.
The Jerez Festival gives you the grand moments.
The horses. The flamenco. The lantern-lit nights.
But some of the most memorable parts of a trip come from the quieter, unexpected experiences you didn’t know to look for.
This guide focuses on five things that aren’t always on the typical tourist list, but add beautiful texture to your time in Jerez.
1) Try a Sherry Tasting Straight from the Solera
You might drink sherry at the feria.
You might order it with tapas.
But tasting it where it’s born is a completely different experience.
In Jerez, you can visit historic bodegas where sherry is still aged using the traditional solera system, and sample wines drawn directly from the barrels.
A few beautiful places to do this:
Bodegas Tío Pepe (González Byass)
The atmosphere is cool and hushed, the air smells faintly of oak, and everything moves at an unhurried pace.
Once you taste sherry this way, every glass you drink afterward carries more meaning.
2) Learn the Basics of Flamenco Dancing
Watching flamenco is powerful.
Trying it yourself is something else entirely.
In Jerez, you can join beginner-friendly flamenco dance classes that introduce you to posture, rhythm, hand movements, and simple footwork.
A few welcoming places to explore:
Academia de Baile Tatiana Ruiz
María José Franco – Escuela de Flamenco
Even one short class gives you a new appreciation for the performances you’ll see later at the feria.
3) Ride Through the Andalusian Countryside
Jerez isn’t just a city.
It’s a gateway to open landscapes.
Just outside town, you can experience gentle trail rides through vineyards, farmland, and rolling countryside. The pace is calm, the routes are scenic, and the atmosphere feels grounding after busy festival nights.
A few trusted riding centres offering countryside rides near Jerez:
Yeguada de La Cartuja Riding Experiences
Cortijo de Guerra Riding Centre
These guided rides are suitable for relaxed exploration rather than adrenaline, making them ideal even if you’re not an experienced rider.
4) Eat in a Traditional Tabanco Like a Local
Restaurants are lovely.
But tabancos are where Jerez’s soul lives.
These traditional sherry bars serve small tapas, local wines, and effortless conversation. You stand. You order at the bar. You chat with whoever happens to be next to you.
A few perfect tabancos to try:
It’s not about a long dinner.
It’s about drifting in, tasting something simple, and drifting out again an hour later feeling slightly more local than before.
5) Wander the Old Town Without a Plan
This sounds simple.
It’s also surprisingly rare.
Set aside one afternoon where you do nothing structured at all. No maps. No must-see list. No deadlines.
Just walk through the old town, follow interesting streets, sit down when something feels inviting, and let the city guide you.
You might find a small courtyard café.
A guitar player in a quiet square.
A tiny shop selling handmade ceramics.
These moments don’t show up on itineraries.
They show up in memories.
📍 Old Town (Historic Centre of Jerez):
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A Soft Way to Approach These Experiences
You don’t need to do all five.
Even choosing one or two of these adds a different emotional layer to your trip. They balance the big festival energy with slower, more personal moments.
That’s often what turns a good holiday into a meaningful one.
Want to Experience Jerez This Way with Cavago?
TIf you’d love to explore Jerez beyond the obvious highlights, Cavago curates and designs journeys that naturally weave these kinds of experiences into your stay.
From countryside riding and flamenco encounters to bodega tastings and old-town wanderings, Cavago creates holidays where nothing feels rushed and nothing feels accidental.
Every detail is thoughtfully arranged so you can stay fully present in the experience, while the logistics quietly take care of themselves in the background.
It’s not just about seeing Jerez.
It’s about feeling it.
