For those interested in the art of wine and sherry making, you can visit some local manufacturers while in Jerez. Experts will guide you through the process of producing wine and you'll sample some local wines and sherries of exceptional taste. Bodegas Lustau Calle Arcos 53, Jerez +34 956 34 15 97 www.facebook.com/BodegasLustauEn Gonzalez Byass Calle Manuel María González 12, Jerez +34 956 35 70 00 Álvaro Domecq Calle Madre de Dios, Jerez +34 956 33 96 34

This 80-acre park is situated in a beautiful oak forest with a 10-acre stocked lake, picnic area, paddle boats in the summer, and disc golf course.

The Cultural History Museum is located in the Rector’s Palace. A courtroom, dungeon and a scribe’s office are located on the ground floor. A numismatic collection of Dubrovnik coins, seals, weights, and a collection of watches are on the mezzanine level. Beautiful examples of furniture, portraits, uniforms, and an inventory from the Domus Christi pharmacy, as well as various kinds of weapons can also be seen.

In the hometown of Gyllene Tider and Roxette, there is a constant stream of entertainment. At Simstadion Brottet, concerts are set with the sea as a backdrop. Hallandsgården holds sing-alongs, and Norre Katts Park’s musicians and poets perform on Kafé Rotundan's small stage. Live music can be heard from pubs and rock stages. During the International Street Theatre Festival, the whole town becomes one big stage and Nolltrefem is a culture centre for young people, often visited by well-known performers on their way up. At Halmstad Theatre), the auditorium fills with expectant audiences eager to see exciting productions and interesting lectures. The programme is packed with visiting performers, and local talents offer music, theatre, variety shows, dance and musicals. Halmstad Arena is the place to be if you prefer bigger shows, sports events and exhibitions. Let your hair down to the resident orchestra or relax at one of the many outdoor cafes and restaurants. Maybe you prefer a turn on the dance floor to a dance band in Västerhagen or a gospel concert in Gullbranna? Throughout July, the festival spirit begins when the sun is still high in the sky, and après beach at Solgården in Tylösand is a classic, to say the least.