There’s a tradition in Andalucia for fairs - Ferias - in the spring and summer. The format is generally the same: The Feria lasts about a week; there are corridas (bullfights) in the afternoons; it’s held at a temporary “tent city”, usually on open ground near the edge of town; dancing the “Sevillana” (Sevillana video) is encouraged; women wear Flamenco dress and there are always horses and carriages, bright colours and music.

Feria is a time for the whole town or village to let down their hair and have some good old-fashioned fun. The ferias started off as horse or cattle markets where the dealers set up tents (casetas) to entertained clients with wine and dancing. They have kept the casetas, the drinking and the dancing, but there’s not much cattle and horse dealing these days.

Traditionally Fino (or Manzanilla) is THE drink at Feria, but after a long day drinking this, especially in the heat, it can go to the head a little, so one of the best ways to pass the time (and save your head) is to sit in the shade of a caseta (small house) with a jug of “Rebujito” nearby, watching the world go by. Rebujito? Yes, Rebujito. It’s probably been around for a long time (and had many guises), but this refreshing summer drink is definitely becoming a hit (and not only at Ferias).