As it was ruled by both Moorish and Christian settlers over the years, Jerez has been heavily influenced by Muslim and Christian religions; as such, wandering around this unusual city is particularly interesting from an architectural point of view. Situated in the regions of Andalucia and with a long tradition of sherry production, Jerez is also a great place to sample some of Spain’s finest examples of the beverage. Indeed, Jerez is actually ‘sherry’ mispronounced, a mistake first made by British importers in the eighteenth century.

A great day out in Jerez would involve wandering through the various bodegas in town, and perhaps stopping to sample some of the fortified wine which is best tried with tapas and seafood. You might want to take in El Puerto de Santa Maria (the Sherry Triangle), as well as the Arab Baths, the Clock Museum, as well as The Museum of Flamenco – which is home to a vast collection of musical instruments.