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To make your stay as pleasant and interesting as possible we offer you a
variety of courses and excursions. Our special interest courses include
among others Flamenco, which is the greatest magnification of art in
Andalusia.
Another popular option is a day excursion to Cornil de la Frontera where
you can rent a horse and ride down the villages beautiful beaches.
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For
those of you interested in culture, an excursion to Cadiz or Sevilla is
ideal. A visit to the many beautiful white villages situated close to
the town is another well worthy option. There are many possibilities and
the school is helpful in planning your dream tour. Please contact us for
further information.
The school organize a wide range of
cultural activities. The content and the type of course varies and are
influenced by the students wishes and interests.
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For
the horse interested, Jeres is the place to visit. Jerez de la Frontera
is the home town to the Royal Equestrian School and the horse takes
a central part in Jerez’s traditions and culture.
The
town hosted the largest event ever organized in the equestrian world
and incorporated six equestrian disciplines. More then 1000 horses and
riders from approximately 50 countries took part.
The
school arranges visits to the Royal Equestrian School weekly. For the
ones of you who want to ride the school has contact with one of the
most famous breeding stable in the province. Her you can rent a horse
for the hour and ride down the beach or attend courses in most disciplines
shown by a skilled trainer in the Andalusia equestrian art. www.realescuela.org
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Andalucia
is a eldotrado for the golf interested. The school is collaborating
with Sherry golf club who is one of the best in the Cadiz and is placed
nearby Jerez. The 18-hole Shery golf course was
designed by José Maria Olazabal and is characterised by spacious
tees, some of them up to 100 mt long and 20 wide, and for its
suitability for professionals and high handicappers alike. Water is a
major feature. There are four lakes and the green at the par-3 16th. is
virtually an island. Sherry golf also offers a nine-hole short course.
In
regia of the school weekly courses are held if there are a minimum of
5 participants. The course is open for individual players and special
prices for the the school pupils. Pleas contact
us for prices and more information.
www.sherrygolf.com
www.ballenagolf.com
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The white chalky earth that is prevalent around the town is ideal for the
cultivation of vine grapes which produce the sherry for which Jerez is so
well known. The province is Cadiz but the centre of the province's sherry
dynasties, such as Gonzales Byass and Domecq is Jerez.
It
is a legacy that dates back some 250 years whtn the Gordons decided to set
themselves up in te wine trade industry in Cadiz. Many foreing companies
have after then taken over bodegas and their production, however no one can
challenge the large number of aunthentic sherry families, and over the yeras
they have developed into the Spanish aristocracy. Notwithstanding, today
large multinational companies. also exercise certain control over the most
important bodegas in Jerez.
The school arranges weakly visits to the
most famous bodegas but as well to the samller bodegas, stil rand the
tradionally way.
Sherry/Brandy courses are held in te weekend if there are a minimun of 6
participants. The course will give a thorough knowledge about the
sherry/brandy culture, history and how they are prepared.
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Flamenco is a genuine
Spanish art, and to be more exact an genuine Southern Spanish art. It exists in
three forms: Cante, the song, Baile, the dance, and Guitarra,
guitar playing.
Gypsies are very often named as its fathers, and at least it can be taken
for certain that they played an important part in its creation. But also the
popular songs and dances of Andalusia have influenced early Flamenco
considerably.
Certainly there were other influences, too, as it will not surprise in a country
that has been dominated by most diverse cultures and civilizations during its
different historical epochs. There were the legendary Tartessos, and
seven centuries of Muslim occupation hardly could have passed without leaving
traces. All that, directly or indirectly, influenced Flamenco.
The first time Flamenco is reported on in literature is in the "Cartas Marruecas"
of Cadalso, in 1774. Its cradle most probably was where, between 1765 and
1860, the first Flamenco-schools were created, and naturally in Jerez de la
Frontera.
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