Fortress in Jerez de la Frontera
An 11th-century Almohad fortress with a mosque, Arab baths, and gardens tucked inside the old town. Entry is affordable, and the peaceful interior gardens with their reflecting pool are a world away from the busy streets outside.
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A baroque cathedral combining Gothic and Renaissance elements, with a detached bell tower that was once a minaret. The exterior is dramatic from the plaza, and the interior holds a notable Zurbaran painting of the sleeping Christ child.
The lively central market is the best free window into Jerez's food culture, with stalls selling sherry vinegar, Iberian ham, and seasonal produce. Surrounding tapas bars serve some of the cheapest and most authentic bites in Andalusia.
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