In this article, we describe the Seville April Fair, La Feria de Abril, for local walkers or those abroad with a distance of 5 km, traversing various streets named after famous bullfighters.
The Casetas are makeshift houses where Sevillians spend these days. There are individual or private Casetas. However, due to limited space, many Sevillian casetas are grouped into cultural, religious associations, sports, politics, business, or simply a group of friends who gather together during this festive time.
These casetas serve a dual purpose as catering businesses or social clubs, accessible with a daily entry fee usually contracted before the show. Various public services and municipal provisions accompany them.
For those without a house, public casetas are set up by the City Council, some political parties, or restaurant casetas located in the southern area of attractions, across the “Street of Hell.”
On this tour, we will see the different ephemeral houses of Seville, but only in part because many are reserved and only allow us to view the room from outside while enjoying sevillanas music.
Recommended Walking Route
With more than 1,000 casetas, we highlight the biggest, most lively, public, and well-decorated ones:
We begin at the Home Fair, crossing to take the Broad Street Antonio Bienvenida, which is a two-lane road facing north. The following casetas stand out:
- PUERTO DE SEVILLA No. 5 - Located 200 meters from the Fair.
- U.G.T., No. 13 - Union, public booth.
- Casa de Soria, No. 17 - Headquartered in Castilian Mesón Sevilla, situated on the central street Jovellanos.
- The three letters, No. 23 - Group of ABC newspaper.
- Cleaning Company LIPASAM, No. 43.
- OF F, No. 52 - Finanzauto booth, part of the company.
- Cultural Peña Flamenca TORRES MACARENA, No. 64 - Of great tradition, headquartered in the Macarena neighborhood near the Basilica.
- A.E.S.G., No. 69 - Societe Generale shed for employees.
- FRIENDS OF THE FAIR, No. 73 - Fair partnership.
- P.S.O.E – Andalucía, No. 79 - Public booth.
- Borough OLD TOWN, No. 97 - Public booth.
At the end of this road, continue to the right toward Pascual Marquez Street, which has an east-west orientation. Here you’ll find:
- AIRBUS MILITARY, No. 5 - Aeronautical company, with one of its centers located next to the fair.
- PCE-A, No. 9 - Belongs to the Communist Party of Andalusia, public booth.
- Borough EAST-Cerro-Amate, No. 21 - Public booth.
- Andalusians around the world, No. 29 - Cultural Association.
- COEXISTENCE, No. 33 - Organized by the National Police.
- OUTSIDE THE BANK, No. 40.
- COUNTRY CLUB, No. 53 - Social Club located at the exit to Madrid via the A-4.
- The Marabout, No. 58 - Military, 2nd Air Region.
- POPULAR PARTY, No. 66 - Public booth.
- Peña Bética GATE OF FLESH, No. 69 - Football association usually located on Calle Santa Maria la Blanca.
- HOUSE JAÉN, No. 75 - Regional.
- CC.OO, No. 81 - Union, public booth.
- Borough MACARENA-NORTE, No. 85 - Public booth.
- LOCAL POLICE, cultural center, No. 91.
- Peña SEVILLISTA MACARENA, No. 102 - Sports association for football.
- FOUNDATION CAJASOL, No. 113 - Part of the foundation of the former Savings Bank.
- WATER, No. 119 - Municipally owned water, EMASESA; one of the best at the Fair.
- ASTURIANO Center, No. 127 - Regional.
- ER tronquito, No. 137 - Personal military headquarters for Futer, the former Captaincy General.
- ABANICO, No. 140 - Particularly awarded in 2018.
- SNUFF MILL, No. 141 - Former employees; the factory has since closed.
- LAR GALLEGO, No. 149 - Galician regional association in Sevilla.
- Borough TRIANA-REMEDIES, No. 153.
- HOUSE OF LA MANCHA, No. 159 - Regional.
- La Peineta, No. 195 - Particularly awarded in 2016.
- HELVETIA, No. 203 - Managed by the insurance company for employees and customers.
- Borough CERRO AMATE, No. 215 - Public.
- POPULAR, No. 225-229 - Destination Sevilla town hall, tourist, public.
- CLUB DEPORTIVO FIREFIGHTERS, No. 253.
Turn right and take the parallel street, Calle Juan Belmonte, which runs east and west. Here we find:
- EMVISESA, No. 210 - Municipal Housing Company.
- Party ANDALUCISTA, No. 196 - Public booth.
- VENT, No. 168 - Notable for its large area.
- PARTNER, No. 180 - A broad stand with a long-standing tradition associated with the Civil Guard.
- A.P.S. Press Association of Seville, No. 96 - For the defense of journalists.
- Cultural Center Railway Isbilya, No. 40 - Private club whose members are workers and retirees of Renfe.
- The Heirs of the PRADO, No. 35 - Awarded in 2019.
- ELVES Sevilla, No. 23 - Peña with the same name.
- Chamber of Commerce, No. 1.
Turn left and take the parallel street Joselito el Gallo, which also runs east and west, where we see the casetas:
- CIRCULO MERCANTIL E INDUSTRIAL, No. 3 - One of the largest at the fair, featuring various environments. This cultural and sports club is among the oldest in the city.
- SOCK, No. 7 - Family booth, notable for its decoration.
- The Crushing, No. 26 - A very old and awarded association house.
- ENDESA, No. 39 - Electricity company.
- ATENEO DE SEVILLA, No. 44 - An association of great social influence, noted for its decoration.
- PHARMACIST, No. 67 - Club distinguished for its quality decoration.
- Real CLUB OF ANDALUSIA, No. 75 - A booth with spectacular and luxurious decor, representing this historic club.
- Real CLUB PINEDA DE SEVILLA, No. 87 - Another great booth belonging to this historic equestrian club in Sevilla.
- SALT AND SALT, No. 97 - Particularly awarded in 2017.
- # 99 ARCA - An agricultural association, awarded in 2018.
- Mercasevilla, No. 119 - Staff central market.
- SANTA CLARA, No. 141 - Notable for its decorated association.
- Bancaya, No. 153 - Banco Vizcaya, nicely decorated.
- CLUB SEVILLABAN, No. 169 - A well-established stand.
Turn right and return to take the parallel street, Gitanillo de Triana, which runs east-west:
- CINNAMON FLOWER, No. 207 - Peruvian Cultural Association of Seville.
- AIRES Giralda Tower, No. 149 - Association with an awarded booth.
- MISSING CHILDREN, No. 126.
- THE PATIO, No. 53 - Cultural rock of Trianera, located on Callao Street No. 6, former Casino Triana.
- PEÑA LAS ATARAZANAS, No. 39.
- TABLE, No. 27 - Created by the staff of the Air Army.
- GIRALDILLO, No. 25 - Cultural association.
- REAL CIRCULO LABRADORES, No. 5 - One of the largest and most classic at the fair, a historic social club.
We pass the Cover and turn left down Espartero Street, also with an east-west orientation, next to the neighborhood of Remedios, stopping at the casetas:
- El Corte Ingles, No. 21 - Representative of this mall.
- The AMOROSOS, No. 27 - Awarded in 2019.
- Stand-HARO SANCHEZ CARMONA, No. 55 - A personal booth.
At the end, next to the area attractions, on “Street of Hell” and Ampliacalle of Costillareso Alfonso de Orleans—running north-south:
- AREA major festivals, No. 13 - Public booth.
- Municipal District, NERVIÓN-SAN PABLO-STA RITEOUS, No. 22 - Public booth.
- LA GRANDE AND ITS PEOPLE, No. 28 - Posts and Telegraphs.
- College of Engineering, COPITI SEVILLA, No. 34 - Professional.
- SHIPYARD, No. 50 - Personal booth from a company at the port of Seville.
- BANCO POPULAR SPANISH, No. 59.
- ER TO THE WORLD, No. 77 - Public commercial booth.
- Change of Pace, No. 82 - Commercial house, previously Esmeralda.
We turn to Pascual Marquez Street and take the left onto Calle Torres Bombita, which runs north-south, featuring the following casetas:
- Syrsa RENAULT, No. 1 - Company booth.
- Cogollu, No. 19 - Circulo de Asturias friends in Sevilla Alegre.
- POPULAR CLUB, No. 34 - Award-winning bank booth.
- MUÑOZ NOGUERA, No. 49 - Individual.
- PRADILLO, No. 63 - Individual.
- CADENA COPE, No. 20 - Radio.
At the end, take Gitanillo de Triana Street to return and turn right onto Calle Jimenez Chicuelo, running north-south:
- Chicuelo, No. 14 - Family booth, notably decorated and awarded.
- SEVILLISTA Peña Puerta Carmona, No. 21 - Football Association.
- Tardona, No. 50 - Individual.
Turn left onto Pascual Marquez to return, then turn onto Pepe Luis Vazquez Street, running north-south to see the casetas.
- CADENA SER, No. 80 - Radio.
- INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERS, No. 66 - Professional association.
- The Charge, No. 60 - Military Cavalry association of the same name.
- BUILDING OF CITY HALL, No. 53.
- Real Club de Tenis Betis, No. 50.
- C.E.D.Y, No. 27 - Employees of Ybarra company.
At the end of Esparteros Street, turn left onto Calle Pepe Hillo, which runs north-south, closer to the homes of the casetas already mentioned from Circulo Mercantil and Labradores:
- Association of Surveyors, No. 1 - Professional association.
- PERPETUAL HELP, No. 26 - Employees of the Treasury.
- ANPE, No. 45 - Independent union.
- FIREPLACE, No. 63 - Individual.
- HELM, No. 92 - Individual.
At the end, cross Broad Street Antonio Bienvenida to take Curro Romero Street to the southeast of the Fair, featuring booths.
- TRANSPORTIN, No. 7 - Of this association.
- MOSQUITOES, No. 13 - A family booth with great tradition at the fair.
- POST, No. 18 - Family booth with a rich tradition, previously at the Prado, always playing their post.
- U.S.O., No. 25 - Union, public booth.
- Cantabria House, No. 44 - Regional.
Connect with Ignacio Sanchez Mejias Street, which has a north-south orientation, where the casetas are:
- SAN FERNANDO CF Association, No. 66 - Public booth.
- Borough SUR-Bellavista-La Palmera, No. 61 - Public booth.
- PINSAPO, No. 34 - Cultural center for workers in the Park Service Gardens.
- T.U.S.S.A.M., No. 33 - City bus company.
- FASA-RENAULT, No. 9 - Company booth.
We finish at Manolo Vazquez, alongside the cover, with the following booths:
- PICONERA, No. 3 - Company booth.
- Breaks Loose, No. 31 - NGO Action Network, public booth.
- Shacks of Roma - Famous for typical donuts, with free entry.
Enjoy the Seville April Fair!!