The city of Cadiz Frontera Sherry This new year begins with a title that praises and promotes its culinary heritage, and the town has been named Spanish Capital of Gastronomy 2026. This distinction is awarded each year to cities that stand out for their culinary offering, their ability to attract tourism and their commitment to promoting gastronomy. In this sense, eBooking has selected five plans to discover and enjoy the town in 2026.
Discover traditional dishes
Among the typical specialties Jerez de la Frontera recommends trying the Hot Garlic, Chicharrones, Oxtail, Jerez Cabbage, Jerez Menudo, Tocino de Cielo and Pocito.
Visit historic establishments
Jerez has a sublime catering offer, known for its traditional cigarslike El Pasaje, San Pablo and El Anticuario. It is also advisable to visit the Las Banderillas tavern and the Venta de Cartuja restaurant, one of the oldest in Spain.
Do a wine tasting
He wine tourism It is one of the pillars of the gastronomic culture of Jerez de la Frontera. It is for this reason that one of the most recommended projects for those who visit the Spanish Capital of Gastronomy 2026 is to carry out a tasting of its emblematic wines. Walking through the vineyards, entering the cellars to learn about their history and the winemaking process and ending the visit with a tasting of their drinks is one of the best experiences to have in this city.
Enjoy the great Jerez grape harvest festival
The maximum peak of visitors will occur at the end of summer, between late August and mid-September, coinciding with the celebration of the Jerez harvest festival. It is a festival of International Tourist Interest during which a multitude of popular activities are organized: wine tastings and itineraries to other popular traditions, such as tastings, flamenco shows, equestrian exhibitions, parades, concerts, Grape stomping ceremony…
Get to know its monumental heritage
Finally, beyond gastronomy, Jerez de la Frontera is a city with an important cultural and historical heritage. The Alcazar, the Charterhouse of Santa María de la Defensión, the Cathedral, the Church of San Miguelamong others, are the main tourist enclaves of the city of Cádiz.
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