Group Experiences in Jerez de la Frontera

_How the Andalusian Horses Dance_ is an equestrian ballet with classical Spanish music and costumes inspired by the 18th century. The show has been choreographed using movements based upon _Classical Dressage_, _Doma Vaquera_ (country-style riding) and traditional equestrian chores. Each show consists of between six and eight different choreographies _Doma Vaquera_ demonstrates the Spanish riding discipline based on traditional cattle herding. The horseman rides his horse around the arena using only one hand, first trotting and later galloping: Changing the rhythm and then performing pirouettes and arreones (breaking into a gallop). In _Classical Dressage_ horses carry out advanced equestrian exercises to pieces of classical music that accompany them while they perform in the arena.

If prancing ponies spark joy, treat yourself to some fancy dressage with a visit to the historic Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art. See the iconic Spanish dancing horses of Andalusia being trained in a huge indoor arena, and explore the stunning buildings and gardens on a self-guided tour of this internationally renowned school. Stop by the harness workshop, wander the ornate halls of the palace and its serene gardens, brush up on your horse history at the Museum of Equestrian Art, and get carried away in the Carriage Museum! The VIP ticket includes an audiovisual screening, an exclusive 2-hour guided tour of the palace halls, the saddlery, stables, tack room, and museums, as well as attendance at the training sessions from the arena's forecourt.

The Domecq Palace is the prototype of the great houses built by the aristocracy and the bourgeoisie established in the city in the second half of the 18th century. With a quadrangular floor plan, it is built around a large central courtyard of Italian marble, and a three-story facade with majestic balconies that give way to one of the best views of Jerez. Admire the work of architects Juan Diaz de la Guerra, the Sevillian Antonio Matias de Figueroa, and Pedro de Cos who were also the minds behind numerous renowned works in Jerez and Andalusia. Inside, you can appreciate a unique cultural ensemble of paintings, tapestries, sculptures and noble materials imported from Italy, Flanders, and France.

Discover the incomparable beauty of the Virrey Laserna Palace, the definition of luxury and splendor located in the heart of the historic center of Jerez de la Frontera. Passed down within the same family since Alfonso X the Wise in the 13th-century, this neoclassical gem has been open to visitors since 2015. Take a multilingual guided tour to learn the exciting history of General D. José de Laserna y Martínez de Hinojosa, Count of the Andes, who lived in the palace in the in the late 1700s to early 1800s. Entering its interior is an invitation to travel to other times and learn about a family that has deep roots in Spanish history.

Visit two important religious buildings in Jerez de la Frontera. Tour Jerez Cathedral, popularly known as Catedral de Jerez de la Frontera, recognized for its detailed façade. The structure features three façades with Corinthian columns and stone carvings. The main entrance is reached by steps and includes three rectangular doors and circular openings, along with Baroque-style columns and decorative elements. View Iglesia de San Miguel or Church of San Miguel, one of the city’s largest churches. Its design combines Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles. Sometimes called Jerez’s “second cathedral,” it plays an important role in the city’s Holy Week celebrations.