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Jerez downtown -- Turism
Founded by the Phoenicians with the name of Xera, during the Middle Ages it was a site of border incursions as it was at the limit of the Kingdom of Granada, which was under Muslim control. When the Catholic Monarchs conquered it, it was already known for the excellence of its wines. The creation of its own breed of horse, the Cartujana, also belongs to the Middle Ages. It is named in honour of the Carthusian monastery of Santa María de la Defensión in Jerez. Its monks were the ones who created and bred this variety for centuries until, after Mendizábal's church land sales, the breeding of horses passed to the region's livestock farmers.
Jerez de la Frontera's Arab past is clear in its walls, the Fortress and the Mosque. The latter is today the chapel of Santa María la Real. The Almohad origin (12th C.) of the building can be seen in the octagonal towers. Among other rooms, the Fortress has bathrooms, covered with vaults in which skylights were opened. The tower of Villavicencio palace, a Baroque building forming part of the monumental site, has a camera obscura from which you can make out the whole city.
The city's main Christian symbol, the Cathedral, is very close by. Standing on the site of a mosque, the former collegiate church of San Salvador combines Baroque and Neoclassical elements in its structure. The tower maintains Mudejar influences. Inside, we can admire works by Zurbarán. On the other side of the Fortress is the square and church of San Miguel, a beautiful open space surrounded by orange trees. Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles have created a special composition, finished off by a notable main reredos.
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Eurostars Cristal Palace
Diputació 257
08007 Barcelona
 
With a thorough refurbishing completed in the year 2000, the Cristal Palace Hotel has established itself at the head of the four-star hotels in Barcelona. Guests are treated to the highest standards of quality, comfort, and service, and will also appreciate the hotel's wonderful location..
Catalonia Barcelona Plaza
Plaza España, 6-8
08014 Barcelona
Catalonia Barcelona Plaza is a modern hotel located in Barcelona's best business area, a few metres from the Barcelona Trade Fair and the Convention Hall. It is also very near to the main shopping and leisure areas of the city. The highly professional staff will be delighted to attend to your needs during your stay..
Petit Palace Posada Del Peine
Postas 17
28012 Madrid
The Petit Palace Posada del Peine is placed at the PLAZA MAYOR of Madrid, and just 50 meters away from the Puerta del Sol, historical and artistic main point from our city. This Petit Palace is located in the historical building known under the same name, Posada del Peine, with nearly 400 years of history, founded in 1610. It's the first hotel ever known in Spain. Distinguished names were staying at The Posada, up to 1970 when the last guest check outs from this hotel. Reopened on September 15th 2004, is now equipped with the latest technologies (laptops, hydro massage showers, TFT flat screen televisions, free internet access ,Wireless .) but keeping its 17th century charming style.. The Petit Palace Posada del Peine offers services as a Buffet Breakfast, Restaurant, Snak-bar, Business Center (placed at the hotel hall), etc..
Golf courses
Club de Golf La Cañada
Carretera Guadiaro, Km. 1
11311 Guadiaro (Cádiz)
Tel. +34 956794100 / Fax +34 956794241
holes: 18
par: 71
La Cañada was the first public golf course on the Costa of the Sol. It is located in a raised part of Guadiaro, a place with proportionally the highest number of amateur golfers in Spain. The extension to the course, which currently forms the first nine holes, was designed by the architect Dave Thomas. The designer of the second nine holes (previously the first nine) was Robert Trent Jones, who also designed the neighbouring courses of Valderrama and Real Club de Golf Sotogrande..
Antequera Golf
Urbanización Antequera Golf, s/n
29200 Antequera (Málaga)
Tel. +34 661227989 / Fax: +34 952845232
holes: 72
par: 18
The course is at some 650 metres above sea level, and is surrounded by the spectacular Torcal Mountains. The fairways are bordered by 200+ year old olive groves. .
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