Know before you go

• Jerez fills with bikes: the town centre parties every night of the weekend.
• Hotels in Jerez sell out. Seville, Cádiz and El Puerto de Santa María are the usual alternatives.

Airport to Circuito de Jerez Ángel Nieto

Jerez airport (XRY) is 8 km north, 10 minutes by train or taxi. Seville airport (SVQ) is 1 hour by road and has more flights.

The circuit is 10 km east of Jerez. Shuttle buses run from the town; traffic after the race takes hours.

Public transport directions to Circuito de Jerez Ángel Nieto

Where to stay by budget

Three hotels we would book

• Budget: Hotel Bellas Artes
• Mid-range: Hotel Jerez and Spa
• Splurge: Hotel Bodega Tío Pepe

Links search the nights from 6 May to 10 May. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual MotoGP weekend schedule for 7 to 9 May 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Family-friendly picks

• Zoobotánico Jerez.
• Beaches in El Puerto and Cádiz.

Evening and day-trip tours

After dark

• Tabancos with flamenco.

5 tours worth booking for Spanish MotoGP (Jerez)

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

• Tabanco El Pasaje Sherry tavern with live flamenco
• Bar Juanito Artichokes and tapas
• Mercado Central de Abastos Fish market and bars
• Sanlúcar Bajo de Guía Prawns and manzanilla by the river, 25 minutes away

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

• Cathedral and Alcázar.
• Flamenco centre.

Getting around on event days

• Circuito de Jerez is 10 km east: plan two hours to leave after the race.
• Uber, Cabify and Free Now work in Spanish cities. Taxis are metered and reasonable.
• Renfe high-speed AVE and Ouigo/Iryo trains link Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Málaga, Valencia and Zaragoza. Book early for event weekends.

Day trips from Jerez de la Frontera

• Cádiz: 35 minutes by train
• Seville: 1 hour by train

Questions people ask

When is Spanish MotoGP (Jerez) 2027?

The next edition is 7 to 9 May 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Circuito de Jerez Ángel Nieto?

Jerez airport (XRY) is 8 km north, 10 minutes by train or taxi. Seville airport (SVQ) is 1 hour by road and has more flights. The circuit is 10 km east of Jerez. Shuttle buses run from the town; traffic after the race takes hours.

Where should I stay for Spanish MotoGP (Jerez)?

For most visitors the best base is Around Plaza del Arenal: Walk to bodegas and tapas bars.

What can we do between sessions at Spanish MotoGP (Jerez)?

Good short outings in Jerez de la Frontera include Sherry bodega tour and tasting, Andalusian horse show. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Spanish MotoGP (Jerez)?

Family-friendly picks: Andalusian horse show, Cádiz day trip, Doñana national park tour. Zoobotánico Jerez.

How far is Circuito de Jerez Ángel Nieto from Jerez de la Frontera centre?

About 9 km in a straight line. The circuit is 10 km east of Jerez. Shuttle buses run from the town; traffic after the race takes hours.

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