Festival weekend planner
Feria del Caballo de Jerez — a 3-day weekend in Sherry Triangle
First or second week of May. Jerez de la Frontera, Spain.
The weekend, day by day
- Day 1
Arrive in Jerez de la Frontera
Land at Jerez Airport (XRY), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.
- Day 2
Feria del Caballo de Jerez
Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Pace yourself across the tastings and break for a long lunch mid-afternoon.
- Day 3
Wine country day in Sherry Triangle
Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch before heading home.
Where to stay
- Hotels in Jerez de la Frontera
Live availability around the festival dates. Festival hotels book out 6+ months ahead, so check early.
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Practical
- Nearest airport
- Jerez Airport (XRY)
Insider tip
Skip the official fairground casetas and instead book dinner at a private bodega on the outskirts—bodegas like González Byass or Tío Pepe often host exclusive evening tastings during fair week. Request a fino from Sanlúcar rather than Jerez proper; the slightly salinity from Atlantic proximity makes an enormous difference in the heat.
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