Geo: 37.3833, -5.9965During the city walking tour Mercedes led us down tiny alleyways to show us the traditional shops where the Sevilla women purchase their mantones (shawls), mantillas (headpieces) and flamenco dresses which are widely worn for festivals, special occasions and events. All were very beautiful and in high demand for the Feria de Abril which is the city's two week colourful fiesta. Today, the first day of the Feria, elegantly dressed families took part in the horse and carriage parades around the Plaza de España. No detail was overlooked with superbly groomed horses, shining carriages, and smartly dressed attendants escorting the entourage. After the formal parades, the real partying starts with eating, drinking, live music and flamenco dancing in private marquees (or casetas) until the early hours of the morning.The Plaza de España was
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