Seville's April Festival
Spanish city Seville has exploded in a riot of colour, sound and scent for this year's April Fair, a week-long fiesta running from 8th to 13th April 2008.
One of Seville's most famous and popular events, the Feria de Abril was created in 1847 as a cattle fair but over the years has evolved into the social celebration it is today.
Over a thousand 'casetas' or tents are installed in the city's fairground area for a week of music, tapas, manzanilla wine, singing and dancing. Most of the stalls are privately owned and the hosts invite friends and family to join them for the party. There are also some public tents open to all.
The carnival atmosphere spills out onto the city streets where revellers sing and dance and wear traditional Andalusian dress. 'Sevillanas'- the local flamenco dance, a horse and carriage parade, a bullfight and a spectacular firework display are all annual features of the April Fair which will climax at midnight on Sunday.
The fair takes place on a huge open site just out of the city centre, to the south of the Los Remedios quarter and opposite the Maria Luisa park.
There may still be time to fly to Seville for this uniquely Spanish celebration. Iberia and Ryanair both serve Seville from UK airports.
Written by: Maxine Clarke
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