Jerez Alcazar, the oldest Almohad Monument

Jerez Alcazar is the oldest almohad monument preserved in the Iberian Peninsula (12th-13th century). Very intense works of restoration and reconstruction were done in the medieval ruins. In the head picture of this post, you can see a miniature of the medieval town of Jerez. The miniature is located in Villavicencio palace, also in the Alcazar itself. Let’s make zoom in the lower left corner … Continue reading Jerez Alcazar, the oldest Almohad Monument

Wine&Culture: Candela

A cream wine is normally the mix of pedro ximenez and oloroso wines. I always said this mixes are a blaspheme, but recently I started to adore them. Canasta and Solera 1847 are some of the most famous creams wines, readily available the bars. But the last time I was in Los Claveles, a bar in Seville that can be considered my second home, the … Continue reading Wine&Culture: Candela

Day trips to Sanlucar and Arcos #WineTour

Sometimes I work as a escort guide for day trips. It is always a pleasure to go with different groups to different towns because for me this is the perfect way to disconnect a little bit from the daily work as a tour guide in Seville and also to discover new places. Some weeks ago the travel agencies Spain Top and Really Discover organized a … Continue reading Day trips to Sanlucar and Arcos #WineTour