We moved to Jerez for business and family reasons and never expected to be part of such a buzzing cultural city. The Feria is a unique and unmissable experience and as all the locals will attest it is wonderfully open for drinks and lunch - unlike the Seville feria where access to the eating/drinking areas is by invitation. After 3 years of feria in Jerez we are now seasoned visitors, arriving in full sevillana dress for me and the kids. Husband makes do in jeans and a jacket as do the locals. The fair by daytime is magical with the well appointed horses and carriages and freedom to eat and drink and dance. By night the atmosphere is packed and much more nightclub and rather "ugly" if you're looking for culture per se. It is a wonderful experience but come during the day - especially Ladies day and enjoy the spectacle!
Feria del Caballo is not to be missed, at least once you have to live the feria , lots of horses , dancing people, Tapas good wine and sunny weather
The atmosphere of this fair is electric, with horse carts travelling up the main straights, random groups of women singing and dancing flamenco in the streets and cafés, and happy people sampling to local sherry and tapas.Don't get there before 3pm-ish as it doesn't kick off until then, then it goes til late!Bathrooms a bit hard to find, make sure you go before heading out.
Colourful, noisy, spectacular lights, people having fun dancing and socialising, showing off their gypsy dresses riding in horse carriages. Nice atmosphere
We went too early in the day to see the Feria at its best, but it was still great to see the people in their finery / traditional dress and to take in the atmosphere.The site is comprised of pop-up restaurants / bars - with a section for the horses.We enjoyed watching some people dancing in a large bar area where we had lunch. O and go for the rebujitos to drink - it is much better than it sounds!
Loved all of the horses, the carriages, and the people all dressed up. The indoor kiosks were a big disappointment. It was advertised as having over 200 vendors but we were had pressed to find 20. The horse demonstrations were great, the festive atmosphere, the dancing and singing was fantastic. For tourists, there was a big lack of organization.
Beautiful horses, carriages, riders & many, many colourful, stylish 'Flamenco' dresses!Go between 4 & & to see the horses & carriges. Stay or come back after dark to see the vast display of lights.Visit the 'Casitas' to drink Fino and eat tapas and spend time watching the spontaneous dancing of the Sevillanas ...........Bright, colourful, noisy but not to be missed!!!!
I go to Jerez Horse Fair every year. There's plenty of things to do inside the fair or around the city while it is on. Sevillanas, extremely creative stands and small houses, horse shows and demonstrations, bullfighting. And the horses pulling the carriages are the best of the best you'll see. If you want a "typical/touristict Spanish" experience, then this is a perfect choice.
what a wonderful time ..great friendly people beautiful horses and awesome food.. had an fantastic tiem ..
A brilliant display of horsemanship during the day and a great atmosphere at night ,much singing and dancing and everyone in good spirits.highly recommend this feria.