Route of the Wines

For wine connoisseurs there's more to Cádiz Province than the world famous sherry from Jerez. Here's a route which allows you to experience all the mystery of wine production, including visits to vineyards and the famous 'bodegas, or wine cellars.

Prado del Rey
Attractive White Village, economy based on agriculture. Enjoyed periods of great prosperity. In 1877 its famous wine 'Pajarete' was honoured in Madrid Exposition. Worth a visit: Bodegas Rivero. Population: approx. 5,700

Villamartín
Town of prehistoric origins. Well known for its red wine production under denomination 'Tierra de Cádiz'. Population: approx. 12,000

Arcos de la Frontera
In two bodegas here you'll find production of Regantío Viejo and Viña Lucía de la Vicaria (reds), and a white table wine, Tierra Blanca. Population: approx. 28,000

Jerez
Vibrant city and important commercial centre. World famous sherry producer ('jerez' is the Spanish word for sherry) with several top brand bodegas worth visiting. Population: approx. 182,000

Trebujena
Town dating back to at least 1050 A.D., known for its production of grape juice. Population: approx. 6,900

Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Seaside resort with its own signature wine called Manzanilla - a clean wine of pale colour and intense tones. Worth a visit: Bodegas Barbadillo. Population: approx. 61,000

Chipiona
Seaside town with its own special brand of wine called Moscatel - sweet and very fruity. Population: approx. 16,000

El Puerto de Santa María Nearest seaside town to Arcos de la Frontera. Like Jerez, well known for its sherry production. Try it - light and dry in taste. Worth a visit: Bodegas Osborne. Population: approx. 75,000 Chiclana Long wine making tradition, mainly sherrys. Worth a visit: Bodegón El Carretero. Population: approx. 58,000

Tio Pepe, a sherry from Jerez

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