A week of flamenco, feasting and horses makes Seville’s April Fair, “La feria de Abril” one of the most spectacular festivals in Spain. This year, it will be from Monday the 2nd until Sunday the 9th (the exact dates change depending on Easter).. It officially starts with the illumination of the gateway at midnight, on the Monday, it is the night of the pescaito when people have fried fish for dinner inside the casetas. That night is when all the members of each caseta get together.
The following days there will be lunches and dinner with tapas, relaxing chats about life, Sevillanas and Flamenco singing and dancing in traditional dresses and visits to friend’s casetas. Some will also horse ride around el Real or hire a carriage. Gastronomy is part of Sevilla’s life, and it is also a very important part of La Feria; Jamón Serrano, fried eggs and fried fish are the most typical food to eat. This or other tapas are always topped up with some Manzanilla mixed with 7up, a very refreshing drink called “rebujito”.
Most casetas are private, and joining one can be expensive, however there are a number of casetas open to the public, where you can drink, eat and dance as much as you are willing to. Some sevillanos can invite you for a drink and a tapa, even if they don’t know you, but remember it is not an invitation for the afternoon!
Colourful and cheerful, this festival is the reflection of the spirit of the city: come and visit!
Wednesday 27 April 2011 0:00 | Published by Blogtelopia-krds2 | Categoriy: Interesting Stuff,Travel News,events
