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jerez de la frontera, cadiz and seville in early to mid october

Hi all. Have been to Spain, including Seville, Granada, Malaga and Cordoba, before, most recently 3 years ago for Andalucia. Going with husband only this time. I studied in Madrid many years ago so am conversational in Spanish. Public transport for this trip.

Given that we have spent over 10 days in Seville on prior trips, we wanted to also see some new spots. We fly into Jerez (new for us) for 2 nights, Cadiz, also new, where every local has told us to visit, so we are excited, for 3 nights and Seville for 4. Would love favorites in Jerez and Cadiz. Looking at a sherry tour at Lustau in Jerez and maybe a horse show.

Have visited the Cathedral, Parque Maria Luisa and Alcazar in Seville both times so think we will pass on these. Have also seen flamenco in Casa de la Memoria twice so hope to see flamenco in Jerez. Would love some of your favorite lesser known spots in Seville. Have toured with Concepcion both times too so think we will wander. Have never been to Ronda, but that seems like a long day trip. Thoughts?

In Seville, we loved Tradevo Centro, Brunilda and Bodeguita Romero. Looking at Canabota this time. Any other dining suggestions also appreciated. Is Azahar Seville still a reputable sight for food? Thanks all

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If you’ve never been to Casa de Pilatos in Sevilla, that is a gem.
My trips are not recent enough for restaurant recs, but in recent years I have discovered Repsol Sun rankings for restaurants and found it a useful guide. In Cadiz, I would definitely return to Casa Manteca to snack on sliced cured tuna.

I would not do the Ronda trip, that’s two hours each way by car. You could consider adding a day to Jerez and visit Arcos from there?

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Hi Pamela, I was in those cities in February. I will link my trip report and also the previous year’s one. My husband & I went to the horse show in Jerez de la Frontera in 2024 when we were in Cadiz for five days, attending the Cadiz Carnaval. My favorite cities are Sevilla, Cadiz & Malaga. And little Estepona.

The hotel where I stayed in Jerez de la Frontera was spectacular.

https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/trip-reports/southern-spain-trip-feb-march-2026

https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/trip-reports/a-widow-s-trip-southern-spain-february-trip-report

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i visited Jerez only once (but for four nights), and that was in December 2019, so I don't know how typical my experiences there were, or whether they're still to be had -- but Jerez was one of the highlights of my several Spain trips. And since you mentioned flamenco, I'll point out that that was one of the things I liked about the city -- for at least at that time, Jerez impressed me as being a real "flamenco town." i sometimes heard flamenco coming out of speakers on lampposts, or in cafes; and occasionally at sidewalk cafes, people in nearby tables would briefly break out into flamenco song. But what I enjoyed most was just wandering around certain streets in the evening, just listening for flamenco, and slipping into whatever humble tabanco (sherry bar) I heard it coming from. These were not the grand night-club style performances our forum sponsor sometimes shown on his television shows, and I for one am glad. The bars were crowded, the performers were few (yet enthusiastic), but I found the experience, which impressed me as notably "untouristy," to be fascinating.