Remember when I took that day trip to Córdoba last year which included a visit to the feria there? Well, since then I seem to be turning into a bit of a feriante. Which is weird as I don’t much like the massively famous (and massive) Feria de Abril here in Sevilla, though this year I ended up going twice – haven’t done that in years. I also haven’t been to the fabulous Feria del Caballo in Jerez for years – five to be exact – so I have booked off a couple of days next month to do that, in case I feel like staying overnight. I know it will feel a bit poignant because it was the day after coming back from that feria that I doubled over in pain which ended up being the start of the cancer nightmare. Hope nothing like that happens again!

The other day I found out about the Feria de Primavera y Fiesta del Vino Fino in nearby Puerto de Santa Maria, which started this week and goes until Monday. So I think I’ll be popping over there on Sunday. Not sure if I’ll make it to the Córdoba Feria this year as I want to go to their Patio Festival which finishes the week before. Ah well, can’t be everywhere. I have to say that I really prefer these much friendlier ferias with their casetas open to the public. I’ve also been in Málaga a couple of times during their feria, which spills into the streets and bars in the centre of town. I haven’t actually been to the fairground there – maybe this summer? Anyhow, it’s fun planning these little get-aways. And although I’ve been so busy with tapas tours that it’s hard actually finding free days to take off, the tours are also making the trips possible.

Have you guys been planning any trips?