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From the 16 to the 21 of April 2013, the fair the Andalusian are proudest of begins, a national and international festival (as it is very popular with foreign tourists) and a place where for 6 days the clock literally stops. This is the April Fair in Seville, full of surprises at every corner: Music, flamenco, party, bullfights and delicious cuisine in a city that exudes vitality on all four of its sides. The transformation is such that it attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists each year from here and abroad.
The kick-off of the April Fair is on Tuesday 16 at midnight with the lighting, at which the mayor is responsible for lighting the bulbs on every street. Undoubtedly, this is a very special night, a magical moment, and flavored because that night everyone celebrates it eating fried fish on the street, in the stands, in the bars, on every corner … Wednesday 17 is the main day of the April Fair. On Thursday 18 the protagonists are the horses, Friday 19 is the day that brings together politicians and showbiz personalities. On Saturday 20 the fair is full of tourists and the party is even greater. On Sunday 21, there is a bullfight in the Maestranza and 12 pm. The fair ends with impressive fireworks, a tradition since 1864.
This year´s April Fair will have 1040 booths. I wish I could visit them all. The trouble is that most are private and access to them depends on if you meet someone there. Booths and amusements, are located in the Barrio de los Remedios since the 70´s . Before that it was held at the Prado de San Sebastián. And usually takes place two weeks after Easter.
For the small ones we recommended what is known as the hell Street. They will go crazy. This is a great amusement park of about 64,000 square meters in The Real. One area that all commonly know as “Los Cacharritos” has a total of 56 rides for kids and 60 for adults such as the Roller Coaster, the Whip, Evolution or the Raton Vacilón Not to be missed is the Viking Ship and the famous UFO Twister . Among the amusements for children, there is one that is very peculiar. It is a 25-storey hotel, the funny thing is that at the top it simulates an earthquake. If it is too much, I recommend the mini roller coaster, the Mini Mouse or mini quads.
The April Fair is waiting for you, this year from the 16 to 21 of April, with a wide range of culture and cuisine spread over more than 1 million square feet. It is something that at at least once in your life I recommend visiting. Once you have gone, you are sure to return because this fair is very addictive.
