Seville's spring festival
During the week-long "Feria de Abril," Seville society can parade about the fairground in carriages or on horseback. There are also bullfights, considered the best of the season. Have a look at this colorful event!
Spring in Seville
The "Feria de Abril," which dates back to 1847, takes place annually a fortnight after the Semana Santa, or Easter Holy Week. Originally a livestock fair, this event with festival flair now attracts more than a million local and international visitors.
Seville - the capital of Andalusia
A woman wears a traditional Sevillian dress with lots of pink ruffles. Originally a commercial event, the "Feria de Abril" has now turned more into an occasion to simply have fun.
Great atmosphere on Hell's Road
A senora in traditional dress enjoys the atmosphere at the "Feria." An amusement park, called "Calle de Infierno" which can be translated as "Hell's Road," and canvas tent pavilions, so-called casetas, are set up along 12 streets, forming the area where the festival takes place.
Andalusian spirit
Women wearing traditional flamenco dresses, the "traje de flamenco," which are often brightly colored, add to the atmosphere. Natives of Seville have often accumulated several of these costly costumes over the years.
Sevillanos and tradition
Seville residents, the "Sevillanos," dig out their finest clothes and dance their traditional dance, the Sevillana, which is not to be confused with flamenco. All ages join in the fun.
Famous bullfights
A bullfighter warms up prior to his performance at the La Maestranza bullring. The events at the "Feria de Abril" feature some of the best toreros - and the best bulls - in the country.
'Feria de Sevilla es para los Sevillanos'
Whereas most fairgrounds in Spain are free, with everybody being able to join the festivities, Seville is an exception to this rule. Anyone can enter the fairgrounds, but there are only a few public casetas: Most of the more than 1,000 casetas belong to eminent local families, groups of friends, businesses, clubs, trade associations and political parties.