What to visit in Cadiz in a day if I am travelling in a cruise
Caterdral de cadiz tours Explore la Tierra Feature experiences and tour from Cadiz cruise port

What to do in a day in Cadiz city or in Cadiz province Are you travelling to Cadiz on a cruise or are just spending the day before you move to another place? Are you not sure what to visit in Cadiz? Or on the other hand, are you thinking to skip the city and […]

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Visiting the Retinto beef festival 2021 in Cadiz province
Go hiking Cadiz near viewpoint of Vejer de la Frontera with endemic retinto cow

Retinto Beef Food Festival in Cadiz The culinary food festival of Retinto beef in Cadiz is a unique experience. They take place in the fall of each year, except for Vejer de la Frontera, which is in Spring.  In Vejer they have as well a cattle competition as you can see in the photo. If […]

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Tabancos in Jerez de la Frontera
Tabanco San Pablo Amontillado Sherry chicharron Jerez de la Frontera Cadiz

Tabancos tour in Jerez de la Frontera Tabancos are the traditional bars in Jerez de la Frontera, believed to have started in the 17th century. Before Sherry wine was bottled, it was sold by casks and cellars used to sell it to these tabancos in Jerez de la Frontera. Tabancos were “Sherry offices” where they […]

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What are the differences between the two most famous fortified wines, Sherry wine and Port wine?
Wine tasting comparing Sherry and Port diferencias jerez y oporto

Sherry or Port wine? To understand the differences between Spanish Sherry wine and Portuguese Port wine firstly, we’re going to discuss a little bit about the origin of Port and then we can start comparing the process, ageing, grapes and other factors that make Sherry and Port different. Read more about how sherry is produced […]

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What is Iberian ham? All you need to know
Feature image iberian ham hanging Vejer de la Frontera, Spain Explore la Tierra

What makes the Iberian pig so special? What is Iberian ham? First we have to understand where the ham comes from. The Iberian pig originated from a rare endemic breed of Portugal and Spain, which originated from the Mediterranean wild boar. They can be either acorn fed in the wild or grain fed. Most Iberian […]

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Best Andalusian food, Spain
Feature image Tartar de atun Explore la Tierra Vejer de la Frontera

10 Best Andalusian food you have to try While on holiday in Spain, you have to try the food in Andalusia! With its stunning beaches, perfect climate and rich culture, Andalusia, is one of the best places to visit! Below you will find my list with the best Andalusian food. Spain is one of the […]

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