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Vendimia Grape Festival 2018

1 September 2018 - 16 September 2018

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Throughout southern Spain the annual grape harvest is celebrated with festivals. The most vibrant of these is held in the city of  Jerez de la Frontera, where the Vendimia Grape Festival 2018 will take place from 1 to 16 September.

Festivities start with the ‘Pisa de la Uva’ or the treading of the grapes, and an opening ceremony in which the Queen of the Harvest is selected. Then the party begins. Expect the streets of the Moorish-inspired city to fill for a fortnight with revellers stomping grapes, dancing the flamenco and naturally tasting plenty of wine. With horse parades and a magnificent firework display this is the highlight of the cultural calendar for the city renowned for its sherry.

Where is the Vendimia Grape Festival 2018

It is celebrated in the Moorish city of Jerez de la Frontera in the south of Spain. There are other similar festivals in the region. For details of these, click here.

When is the Vendimia Grape Festival 2018

The festival is from 1 to 16 September, although check before you arrive for precise details of the timing of the opening ceremony.

Where to Stay for the Vendimia Grape Festival 2018
Grape Wine Festival 2018
The fantastic Finca Jabali, a stylish and chic base for the festivial

Enjoy the festivities from an ultra-contemporary base near Casares, staying at Finca Jabali (six bedrooms, sleeps 12), a luxurious mountain-view villa with crisp white décor, large pool, home cinema, gym and steam room. Arriving 1 or 8 September, one week’s accommodation is from £875 pp (£10,050 total) including Champagne and canapés on arrival, cook and concierge services. Flights are not included. Phone CV Villas, 020 7261 5400 or visit the website at: www.cvvillas.com.


For more information on the Vendimia Grape Festival 2018

The Jerez tourism website has details of the festival and other events going on in the city. Visit www.turismojerez.com.


Details

Start:
1 September 2018
End:
16 September 2018
Website:
www.turismojerez.com

Venue

jerez de la frontera
jerez de la frontera,Spain

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Mark Bibby Jackson

Mark Bibby Jackson

Before setting up Travel Begins at 40, Mark was the publisher of AsiaLIFE Cambodia and a freelance travel writer. When he is not packing and unpacking his travelling bag, Mark writes novels, including To Cook A Spider and Peppered Justice. He loves walking, eating, tasting beer, isolation and arthouse movies, as well as talking to strangers on planes, buses and trains whenever possible. Most at home when not at home. Mark is a member and director of communications of the British Guild of Travel Writers (BGTW).

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