I have to tell you about this little town I happened upon recently. I needed to get from Hamburg, Germany to Gibraltar and the fares were quite high and I had to connect via London or some other U.K. city to make it happen. I have air miles, but could not swing it either. But I found out that Jerez is not far away (it actually is, but is the closest alternate airport :-)) and Condor (DE) has a flight from Hamburg (HAM) to Jerez (XRY).
I got a good fare for about 70 EUR or so and flew the Airbus A320 down.
Jerez Aiport of Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia, Spain
I also learned that this is the town of sherry, although I did not have any while I was there.
Here are some things about the city you may find helpful on your next visit:
- Home Airline: None.
- Scheduled Service Airlines Serving La Parra Airport (XRY): Air Berlin (AB), Air Mediterranee (ML), Air Nostrum (YW), Arkefly (OR), Condor (DE), Edelweiss Air (WK), Europe Airpost (5O) Finnair (AY), Germania (ST), germanwings (4U), Iberia Express (I2), Iberia (IB), Icelandair (FI), Jetairfly (TB), Lufthansa (LH), Luxair (LG), Niki Luftfahrt (HG), Privilege Style (P6), Ryanair (FR), Thomas Cook Belgium (HQ), TUIfly.com and select charter airlines.
- Cargo Airlines Serving La Parra Airport (XRY):
- Airport Web site: La Parra Airport (XRY) http://www.aena.es/csee/Satellite/Aeropuerto-Jerez/en/. Here are also some social media links so you can keep in touch and communicate with them if necessary:
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twitter - Airport To The City: You can find additional information here. Some highlights are below:
- Train – Take the renfe which is located across from the airport. Purchase your ticket a the kiosk. Jerez is in one direction and Cadiz in the other.
- Bus – There is a local bus M-050 that takes about 30 minutes to get to Jerez. You can also go to neighboring Cadiz. More bus info is located here.
- Airport Taxi – Grab a cab to your hotel from the taxi stand just outside the terminal on arrival
- Airport Hotels: I did not see any so I think you have to head into the town. Book your hotels here.
- Currency: Euro (EUR)
- Language: Spanish, English is not widely spoken.
- Visa Information: No visa is required for U.S. citizens and you can stay up to 90 days. Plus your passport must be valid for at least three months after your departure date. Other citizens should check with the Spanish consulate/embassy in your region for specifics. Alternatively, you can use the IATA Web site for visa/health requirements.
RenfeTrain in Jerez Airport, Andalusia, Spain
Places Worth Seeing in Jerez
Just walk around the town and enjoy it. There are lots of churches, restaurants and bars to choose from. There is also a market make sure you check it out.
One of the many churches of Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia, Spain
Recommend Hotels I’ve Stayed
I was also trying to find somewhere to stay and ended up locating this little place called Hotel Serit. The guy at the front who spoke not much English was quite nice and showed me the room before I entered. I locked it in right away and ended up stating there two nights. I paid 70 EUR for the two nights in total inclusive of taxes.
Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia, Spain
Center of Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia, Spain
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Jerez is also the home of the Spanish Riding School (performances, affordable rehearsals) and puts on an amazing Equestrian festival in Spring (horses, sherry, flamenco). You can stay in Seville, and take the train or bus over to Jerez for the day…easier than finding a hotel in Jerez: two vacations in one!
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Hi Suza,
Thanks for the additional information.
I do like the fact that it’s pretty easy to get around the region.
Hotels in Jerez are not too bad; they are cheap and quaint. Some are not so good but that’s not strange for small towns.
Kerwin
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Jerez is also the home of the Spanish Riding School (performances, affordable rehearsals) and puts on an amazing Equestrian festival in Spring (horses, sherry, flamenco). You can stay in Seville, and take the train or bus over to Jerez for the day…easier than finding a hotel in Jerez: two vacations in one!
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Hi,
I discovered the wonderful town of Jerez when I planned to fly from Spain to Hamburg. Word of advice.
I intended to wait there overnight for an early morning flght out. YOU CANT. The airport closes at 11:30. I found a good little hotel with all the basic necessities: clean fresh linens a good bed, great bathroom and shower with blow driyer and air conditioning< in the heart of town for 25 euros Also accepts pets for no additional fee !
Hotel Nuevo Centro.
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Hi Kim,
Thanks for the comment. I try my best not to sleep in airports, so I’m glad you found a great place to stay in Jerez.
Kerwin.
Hi,
I discovered the wonderful town of Jerez when I planned to fly from Spain to Hamburg. Word of advice.
I intended to wait there overnight for an early morning flght out. YOU CANT. The airport closes at 11:30. I found a good little hotel with all the basic necessities: clean fresh linens a good bed, great bathroom and shower with blow driyer and air conditioning< in the heart of town for 25 euros Also accepts pets for no additional fee !
Hotel Nuevo Centro.
Hi Kim,
Thanks for the comment. I try my best not to sleep in airports, so I’m glad you found a great place to stay in Jerez.
Kerwin.