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Viking Festival. Catoira. (Pontevedra). Aug 02,2015.

… Every year, on the first Sunday in August, the residents of Catoira stage a spectacular re-enactment of the Viking invasions that occurred a thousand years ago. Thousands of people make their way to this Galician village every first Sunday in August to witness this entertaining traditional fiesta. L…

Festivity | Pontevedra

Patron saint's fiestas in honour of San Roque. Vilagarcía de Arousa. (Pontevedra).

… The Water Fiesta is the most long-awaited moment in the summer fiestas held in Vilagarcía de Arousa. Vilagarcía de Arousa , in the province of Pontevedra, celebrates its patron saint's fiestas, in honour of San Roque, in the middle of August. Over ten days there are religious services, such as mass …

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Arrival of the Caravel La Pinta Festival. Baiona. (Pontevedra).

… Baiona, in Pontevedra, celebrates this festival to commemorate the arrival of the caravel "La Pinta" in its port, bringing the news of the discovery of America. In order to remember this important historical event, there are many celebrations in March. A real medieval festival takes place on the str…

Festivity | Pontevedra

Albariño Wine Festival. Cambados. (Pontevedra).

… Albariño (white wine grape) wine festival in Cambados. The Galicia town of Cambados celebrates the Albariño Festival during the first week in August, where homage is paid to this exquisite white wine, famous around the world. There is a highly varied programme of activities associated with the festi…

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The Battle of Wine. Haro. (La Rioja). Jun 29,2015. Enología. Gastronomía.

… In the Rioja town of Haro , an unusual fiesta is held on 29 June, the feast of San Pedro: the Battle of Wine. The origins of this tradition could go back to a dispute with the nearby village of Miranda de Ebro over the ownership of some local crags. First there is a mass, and then this peaceful batt…

Festivity | La Rioja

Lobster Festival. Guarda, A. (Pontevedra). Jul 04,2014.

… Every year in A Guarda, the great Lobster Festival is held. On the last Sunday in June, this coastal town in the province of Pontevedra pays homage to the typical regional shellfish in a celebration where all the local people take part. At the port there is a popular menu including half a lobster, R…

Festivity | Pontevedra

Fiesta in Honour of Seafood. Grove, O. (Pontevedra). Gastronomía.

… In October, O Grove, on the coast of Galicia, celebrates its Fiesta in Honour of Seafood. During the celebrations, fish and shellfish go on sale at special prices, prepared and served by town locals. The excellent regional produce attracts thousands of people every year, making this event a point of…

Festivity | Pontevedra

Rioja Wine Harvest Festival. Logroño. (La Rioja).

… Logroño goes all out to celebrate the Rioja Wine Harvest Festival, known traditionally as the festivities of San Mateo. The town is filled with colour and fun in a celebration where wine and grapes take centre stage. There are numerous activities on offer, including traditional foot-crushing of grap…

Festivity | La Rioja

NajerensesThe Nájera chronicles. Nájera. (La Rioja).

… This medieval re-enactment takes place in the Monastery of Santa María la Real square, in the town of Nájera (La Rioja ), during the Nájera Festival. This festival includes a popular event with a stage show which narrates the city’s history, traditions and legends. …

Festivity | La Rioja

San José Fallas celebration. Valencia. Mar 15,2016.

… Valencia welcomes the spring with its Fallas festival. Monumental, yet transitory cardboard statues are carefully built over the course of months, to then be devoured by fire in a unique spectacle. Las Fallas is Valencia's most international festival. In the week of 19 March, the city fills with gig…

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San Fermín Fiestas. Pamplona. (Navarre). Jul 06,2015. Tauromaquia.

… The running of the bulls is the main attraction in this famous celebration that turns Pamplona into one non-stop fiesta. The city of Pamplona is world famous thanks to its San Fermín fiestas. Thousands of people come every year to experience the risk and excitement of the popular running of the bull…

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Palm Sunday Procession. Elche. (Alicante - Alacant). Mar 20,2016.

… This celebration commemorates Jesus’ triumphant arrival in Jerusalem and always sees large crowds of people in attendance. The Palm Sunday Procession is held on the Sunday before Easter week. This fiesta has special importance in Elche. Its origins date back to the end of the 14th century. Hundreds …

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