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Altos de Montecastillo is a luxury, residential area in the fertile plains of the Guadalquivir river, about 6 kilometres from the town of Jerez de la Frontera. With its superb location, Altos de Montecastillo is barely minutes from the capital, Cádiz, very close to the mountains and just a few kilometres from the beaches of Puerto de Santa Mª and Sanlúcar, on the Costa de la Luz.
The development faces the de-luxe Hotel Montecastillo and the emblematic Montecastillo golf course. An alternative, high-level residential area in a typically Andalusian setting. |
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Jerez de la Frontera has excellent highway links to other Andalusian towns. In addition, with its modern, international airport, it is possible to fly from Jerez with the choice of a huge number of national and international flights.
Jerez de la Frontera is rapidly becoming established as an important transport hub. From the capital, Cádiz, you can take the N-443 which links up with the AP-4 motoway; from Algeciras you go on the main A-381 road, as from Gibraltar and the Seville Airport road, and take the E-5/A-4 or the E-5/AP-4 according to your preferences.The main A-382 road to the town of Arcos has been officially opened and is expected to be completed in 2008.
Distances to various places of interest
Cádiz 40 Km.
Puerto de Santa María 14 Km.
Algeciras 100 Km.
Gibraltar 114 Km.
Seville 102 Km.
Arcos de la Frontera 38 Km. |
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PLACES OF INTEREST IN THE PROVINCE |
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| From Jerez you can conveniently visit the rest of the province of Cádiz, enjoying the wide-ranging opportunities offered by: the Doñana Nature Park, the Puerto de Santa María beaches, the charm of the capital, Cádiz, called La Tacita de Plata,or silver cup, the monumental white village of Arcos de la Frontera… You can also travel on a large number of routes such as the Toro (or Bull), la Ruta de los Pueblos Blancos (the White Village Route), or Atlántica (the Atlantic). |
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SPORT AND ACTIVE TOURISM |
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| Jerez has wonderful sports facilities on offer with a host of top-level competitions such as the World Motorcycle Championship – from where the name Town of Sport derives - taking place there. Also in Jerez is the unique Permanent RaceTrack of Andalucía, one of the best in the world. |
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THE WORLD MOTORCYCLE CHAMPIONSHIPS |
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| The World Motorcycle Chaqmpionship is the most important annual event held in Jerez. Over 100,000 people visit the race track to attend the Spanish Motorcycle Grand Prix. The event takes place in April or May and is one of the most important sports events in Europe. |
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LEISURE IN JEREZ |
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| Jerez has been declared a Centre of History and Art. Strolling through the streets, it is easy to lose yourself in a town of countless churches, squares, orange-scented hideaways and beautiful palaces such as the Domecq, the Duque de Abrantes and Villavicencio. Jerez is also a town of museums such as that of the Toro (Bull), Vino (Wine), Caballo (Horse) and Flamenco. |
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FLAMENCO |
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Jerez, the cradle of flamenco, particularly in areas such as Santiago or San Miguel where the bulería comes from, has given the world this art form’s best singers, dancers and musicians.
As well as shows and Flamenco clubs, Jerez also has the Andalusian Flamenco Centre with its own library and specialized record archives.
Other flamenco-related events are the Bulería Festival in September and the Jerez International Flamenco Festival between the months of February and March. |
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JEREZ WINE |
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Wine and brandy are not just spiritual brews but an expression of popular culture. Jerez wines, such as el fino (dry sherry), are unique in the world. Wine cellars are designed to maintain constant conditions of humidity and temperature and use a traditional system of production necessary for the manufacture of wines protected by the Jerez Denomination of Origin - Xerès - Sherry.
Some varieties of wine include: Fino, Amontillado, Oloroso and Pedro Ximénez; there is also Brandy and a derivation of wine, the outstanding Vinagre de Jerez. |
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FESTIVALS |
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| La Feria del Caballo (Horse Fair) |
| The horse is a notable symbol in Jerez. One of the most important events which take place every year in the town is the Feria del Caballo. Declared of National Tourist Interest, the spectacular Paseo de Caballos (Horseback Ride) involves hundreds of riders dressed in typical outfits parading with beautiful harnesses. Other events include those of the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Arts and Yeguada de la Cartuja – Hierro del Bocado. |
| La Semana Santa (or Holy Week) |
| Semana Santa is a manifestation of the most profound emotion felt by the town of Jerez. The celebration of the Passion of Christ in Jerez has been declared to be of International Tourist Interest, with more than three brotherhoods in a display of beauty and religion, taking to the streets. |
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Jerez de la Frontera is a sufficiently well-organized town to accommodate services which are regarded as vital for satisfying the everyday needs of its residents: medical centres, water service, shopping centres, administrative offices, nurseries, schools… In addition, its phenomenal geographical location and superb communications network facilitate easy access to the main road system and airports whenever necessary.
The residents of Altos de Montecastillo can benefit from the services available on the residential development itself and from the town, and also conveniently travel around without difficulty, even where it involves going outside the administrative region of Jerez de la Frontera. |
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DETAILS OF INTEREST |
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Red Cross: 956 14 15 49
Guardia Civil: 956 33 03 62.
Emergencies: 061.
Nacional Police: 091.
Local Police: 092.
Fire Service: 085. |
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Jerez de La Frontera Town Council
Street Consistorio, 15. 11403.
Tel.: 956 99 93 00.
www.webjerez.com. |
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Cádiz Council Offices
Plaza de España, s/n, 11006 Cádiz.
Tel.: 956 212 391 - 22 44 09 - 22 29 06.
www.dipucadiz.es. |
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Cádiz Board of Tourism
www.cadizturismo.com. |
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Municipal Office of Tourism
Alameda Cristina. Junto Claustros de Santo Domingo.
Tel.: 956 324 747 - 956 339 628.
turismoinfo@aytojerez.es. |
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Race Track
Tel.: 956 151 100. |
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Consumer Information Office
Tel.: 956 999 333. |
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TRANSPORTS |
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Railway Station
Address: Plaza de la Estación, s/n.
Tel.: 956 342 319.
Web: www.renfe.es. |
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Intercity buses
Address: Plaza de la Estación.
Tel.: 956 339 666.
Main Lines: local towns, Cádiz, Algeciras, Seville, Málaga, Ronda, Granda, Écija, Madrid and Irún. |
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JEREZ AIRPORT
Address: Ctra. N-IV (5´ de Jerez),
conexión A-4 Sevilla-Cádiz.
Tel.: 956 150 000.
Web: www.aena.es. |
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Town buses
Tel: 956 143 608.
Web: www.cojetusa.com. |
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TELETAXI
Tel.: 956 344 860. |
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WINE CELLAR |
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Cellar Álvaro Domecq
C/. Madre de Dios, s/n.
Tel.: 956 339 634. |
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Cellars Pedro Domecq
San Ildefonso, 3.
Tel.: 956 151 500. |
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Cellars Tío Pepe - González Byass
Manuel María González, 12.
Tel.: 956 357 000. |
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HOTELS |
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SCHOOLS |
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Altillo School
International Centre
Santiago de Chile, s/n.
11407 Jerez de la Frontera.
Tel: 956 302 400.
Web: www.elaltilloschool.net. |
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La Salle
Antona de Dios, 18.
11402 Jerez de la Frontera.
Tel: 956 330 808.
Web: www3.planalfa.es/sallejerez. |
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Official School of Languages
Taxdirt, 16.
11404 Jerez de la Frontera.
Tel: 956 300 368.
Web: www.eoijerez.com. |
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HOSPITALS |
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Jerez de la frontera general hospital
Ctra. de la Circunvalación, s/n.
Tel.: 956 358 042. |
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The history of Jerez bears the imprint of the different cultures that have come to settle in the area. While there are echos of the mythical Tartessos civilization, the history of Andalusian Jerez begins with the Phoenician enclave of Xara. Under the Romans, its name changed to Ceret before later reaching its highest level of splendour under the sovereignty of the Arabs who named it Scherisch. In 1264 the town was conquered by Christian troops.
The town has a rich architectural legacy from Christian times. Jerez is replete with a large number of churches from the late Gothic period, featuring renaissance and baroque elements. Renaissance, baroque and neo-classical palaces can also be seen.
The cultural and architectural contributions of these civilizations alongside the beautiful buildings of the famous and ancient, manorial wine cellars have transformed Jerez into one of the most beautiful and original places in Andalucía. A town where tradition and modernity co-exist in harmony with the most up-to-date urban trends. |
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