2002 World Equestrian Games

Introduction to the Event

Security

Security is an underlying issue that seems to prevail over any major event nowadays and it is something that everyone everywhere is taking very seriously. WEG is just one more example of an event that is focusing on increased security issues.

"The Spanish police are very concerned," noted Ortiz. "We are working to ensure it is a safe Games. Royalty will be here and everyone must be checked out. When you have so many important people together it becomes a security problem. Security will be tough.'

Transportation

"Jerez is not New York," explained Ortiz. "Everything is close together."

During the time of the Games those with accreditation (officials, journalists, riders) will be able to ride the public transportation for free. They will also increase the number of buses and trains. There will be official transportation such as shuttle buses for the press and cars to shuttle the officials. The transportation issues have been carefully scrutinized in hopes of avoiding traffic bottlenecks. They are also discouraging people from coming with cars.

Press Chief, Lucia Montanarella indicated that the transportation was "one of the most difficult aspects of the Games. A good transport plan is essential."

Sightseeing

Jerez has a tourist office on Paul Street where you can go to get information about tourist attractions around town. Among these are such places as the eighteenth century Alcazar, Tio Pepe's bodega, La Taberna Flamenca where you can eat traditional Spanish food and watch flamenco dancing. Feel free to call, fax or email the tourist office or stop by (comunicacion@jerez2002weg.com, #: 956 34 86 96, Fax. 956 33 17 31).