Escribano -> RE: Festival de Jerez, hotels etc.... (May 22 2016 11:56:15)
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I assume you are talking about the Flamenco Festival and not the Feria del Caballo de Jerez. In which case, a couple of things, based on my visits some years ago. You buy tickets for the main performances in the Teatro Villamarta in advance from the ticket office, on the same day I believe. There is usually an nominated peña every night, open to guests for free. Well worth it. Arrive late for the action and bring your guitar. Even if you don't have the nerve to play it, someone will. Expect everyone to ignore a solo guitarist. Cante is what gets the attention, so you might have a chance to accompany a local. Check out Bar Arco de Santiago, which has been patronised by Moraíto Chico and Diego Carrasco amongst others. You'll find churros and hot chocolate to warm you up on the streets as it gets chilly, so wrap up. There should be at least one concert in the sherry bodega of González Byass and well worth a visit, a taste of fino and quality artists. Very romantic. You will get to hear some really good flamenco during this time in Jerez, whilst is not easily found in Granada so don't expect too much there on that front. However as an ex-resident of Granada province, it is a lovely city, nestled under the Sierra Nevada with splendid squares and avenues that can be easily explored on foot before ascending El Albayzín. Hang out in Plaza Nueva then walk along río Darro. I have heard good things about flamenco in Le Chien Andalou on Carrera del Darro. Reasonable prices and you don't have to climb the Sacromonte. Expect performances to be pot luck.
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