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Communities
Jerez
The city in the province of Cadiz, often cho-
sen by leading institutions and companies
to host important conferences, became the
world capital of water from 13 to 16 June
when it hosted the 13th edition of IWA LET.
Promoted by FCC Aqualia, the selection
was particularly important for the region
since water is a highly valued resource for
its residents and essential for the regions
social and business development.
Those attending the congress enjoyed the
qualities of Jerez from the first day. The
welcome reception was held at the Santo
Domingo cloister in the city’s historic dis-
trict. This is one of the most important sites
in the city, considered one of the gems of
Gothic architecture and one of the first tem-
ples built outside the city walls during the
Reconquista.
The city of Jerez de la Frontera exudes the
distinctive aroma of the south of Spain.
Situated 30 kilometres from Cadiz, home
to 212,876 people, this Andalusian city
has the largest population in the province.
Wine, horses, flamenco, its passion for mo-
torcycling and a splendid climate, are the
main attractions of the city which combines
its magnificent history, cultural heritage and
tradition, with contemporary routines.
Its present marked by its history
According to the findings of historians
to date, the Phoenicians gave the city its
Jerez de la Frontera, the
world capital of wine,
horses, and motorcycling,
is also the world capital of
water for hosting the 13
th
IWA LET (Leading Edge
Technologies) Congress, one
of the most prestigious
international events
in the sector.
world capital of wine, horses,
motorcycling, and...
water