It's Feria Season!

Feria has been held annually in Andalucia for more than 150 years. It was originally organized as a cattle fair, but soon grew into a larger, more general festival. Inside the decorated casetas, people dance Sevillanas, drink Fino and Manzanilla, eat tapas and have fun till the next morning each day of the Feria! Put on your polka dots and go!! Some dates:

Sevilla: May 3 to 9

Rota: May 5 to 9

Jerez de la Frontera: May 8 to 15

El Puerto de Santa Maria: May 11 to 19

Cordoba: May 20 to 28

Sanlucar de Barrameda: June 1 to 5

Medina Sidonia: June 1 to 5

Puerto Real: June 1 to 6

Chiclana: June 8-12

For more dates, go to http://www.asociaciondeferiantesdeandalucia.com/fechas-ferias-2011/

Sevillanas

Now that Feria time is about to come (April to August) is the right moment to start learning Sevillanas. This dance is from Sevilla and is the most danced all over Spain. Some easy steps to get in touch with this alluring dance.

Feria de la Manzanilla (Sanlúcar) 2008

During this week you can enjoy of Feria de la Manzanilla in Sanlúcar de Barrameda (Cádiz). Curiously is the only one in Spain that let you enjoy the river beside what adds a nice and typical temperature while you are enjoying manzanilla, horses, dancing and fun.

Feria del Caballo 2008

The next 27th of April a new Feria del Caballo will start. During seven days Jerez will be the center of Horse´s world. You can also enjoy gastronomy, dancing, drinking Sherry and learning spanish. Here you have a video of the last edition.