Feria de Jerez

A vivid photo essay recalling our May trip to the heart of Spanish culture

Category:Culture

Location:Spain

Words by:PRIOR Team

Photography:Daniel Seung Lee

UpdatedJuly 6, 2024

A festival tracing back centuries, Feria de Jerez sees Southern Spain explode with flamenco, traditional regalia and neighborhood fiestas. PRIOR and Capital One joined James Beard Award winning chef José Andrés in Cádiz for an incredible culinary and cultural cardholder trip.

An evening at the Feria of Jerez de la Frontera, a festival that celebrates the deep-rooted traditions of Andalusian culture, particularly its equestrian heritage. Arches and gateways covered in lights mark the entrance to the fair.

Traditional costumes from the Feria in Jerez.

A carriage ride through the Feria of Jerez de la Frontera.

Traditional costumes from the Feria in Jerez.

A carriage ride through the Feria in Jerez and locals who attend the Feria every year.

Visiting Seville's Royal Alcazar after hours.

An emotional and energetic private Flamenco performance after dinner in Casa Salinas.

An emotional and energetic private Flamenco performance after dinner in Casa Salinas.

Seville's narrow streets and meticulously wrapped sweets prepared in the city's convents.

A morning in a traditional Andalusian Cortijo - tasting a selection of the region's most renowned products: Jamon Iberico, Sherry, goat cheese and extra virgin olive oil.

Jamon Iberico de Bellota and Extra Virgin Olive oil tastings in Andalucia's countryside.

Visiting the historic cellars of Bodega Osborne with Jose Andres.

The art of Sherry making at Bodega Osborne.

A morning in a traditional Andalusian Cortijo - specialized in bull breeding and horses for the Feria's parades.

A frequent sight around Seville - Jamon and Gilda skewer.

A guided visit to Casa de Pilatos in Seville, renowned for its blend of Gothic, Mudéjar, Renaissance, and Baroque architectural styles and its beautifully decorated central courtyard and gardens.

Seafood tapas in Seville.

Orange trees and antique stores in Seville.

The left bank of the Guadalquivir River.

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