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The Andalusian culture of passionate flamenco dancing, exuberant Sevillian outfits, heartfelt music and proud horses returns for the 14th time this year to Pilar de la Horadada. For five days, the relaxed lifestyle of the Costas is set aside and replaced by the temperament of Seville. This always takes place around the end of April or the beginning of May.
Many of the events during the Sevillian week return every year. Visitors can enjoy performances by local flamenco dance schools, shows with beautifully decorated horses, live flamenco music and dance, and tapas tastings in the many Sevillian tents.
The familiar setting is the fairground in the Raimundo Benedicto park. On most days there are also various activities for children. On the final Sunday, the celebrations take on a more serene tone. A slow procession, accompanied by horses and riders, makes its way to the central church in Pilar, where floral offerings are made to the Virgin of Pilar.
Before the Sevillian festivities evolved from a regional Andalusian and popular event into something celebrated throughout Spain, it was simply a cattle market. But since that first edition in 1846, the organisers quickly saw the potential to turn it into a national phenomenon. Since 1920, it has held the status of a typical Spanish festival that always attracts enthusiastic crowds everywhere.
