Fiestas and Ferias

The holiday is getting closer by the day and we are really looking forward to it. As part of the fun we are preparing our trip by looking on the internet and checking what we can see and do in that week. We already noticed a nice trip in Tarifa where we can go on a boat to spot dolphins, but we also wanted to visit a fiesta or feria to see that side of the Spanish way of living. At first we thought we hit the jackpot when we realized that 2nd May they celebrate Labour Day in Spain, but unfortunately it only means that the shops are closed that day. Luckily for us, after some more snooping around on the internet, we found some other fiestas in surrounding villages.

One of them is in Vejer where they celebrate the Feria de Primavera from 27th April until 2nd May. There is a carnival and a livestock market. It doesn’t sound very exciting, but it is certainly something we will keep in mind. Just in case we might have nothing to do one day!

Another feria, which is probably worth visiting, is the one in Jerez. It is called Feria de Caballo and takes place from 2nd May until 9th may. It is known as a colourful festival with the well-known horses from Jerez and surroundings. This is definitely a feria we want to visit. We haven’t decided which day to go yet, but we do know we will not go on 3rd May because we will go to Conil that day. Conil will celebrate the cruces de Mayo that day. They decorate crosses and show them in procession or along the streets. People on the internet say that Conil is at its best on that day so, according to us, that is a definite must see. We don’t want to miss the opportunity to really get acquainted with the Spanish culture and everything that has to do with it.
One week is probably too short to get to know the Spanish people, culture and way of living in Cádiz, but we will definitely have a go at it. Let’s just hope we will have time to relax as well!!