The Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art Foundation, based in Jerez de la Frontera is known all over the world thanks to its show entitled “How the Andalusian Horses Dance”, a unique exhibition of horsemanship which both exhibits and summarises the work which the institution has carried out since its establishment.
We visited the School with Chris and Alison, having booked tickets some days earlier at the campsite. It’s a popular show because our first choice option to visit with Mike and Linda too was already sold out.
Parking was behind the Equestrian School in some kind of public car park. Several enterprising Spanish men were keen to take 3 Euros off us for a full days parking. Unable to provide us with a receipt, the payment was considered more akin to an insurance policy to avoid damage to the car whist we were at the show…
Andalucian dancing horse show…
We looked around the palace, its grounds, the general museum and the carriage museum.
Jerez Equestrian school – the Palace…
Jerez Equestrian school – the grounds with the show ring in the background…
Late afternoon we headed to the Restaurante La Torre at El Palamar. Situated right next to the beach, it must be a stunning location with some nice weather!
Food was good – can highly recommend the burger. For dessert, the ladies wanted Strawberries and cream again; but the Strawberries and Cream restaurant is closed on a Tuesday. Instead, we showed a picture to the waiter and this is what he produced – it certainly wasn’t on the menu!
“Strawberries and Cream”, Torre, El Palamar style…