Festivals in Santurce
Discover the main festivals, celebrations and traditions of Santurce, municipality of Vizcaya, in Basque Country.
Festivals and culture in Santurce / Santurtzi
The reference celebration is Carmen Festivals, with main day 16 July. The usual holiday period lasts several days in July and develops in port, church, central park, downtown streets and festive spaces.
Among the associated traditions, the procesion marinera, sardinada, conciertos, cuadrillas, actividades populares y ambiente portuario. Participan principalmente City Council, crews, seafaring associations, neighbors, families and visitors, when the annual programme contemplates it.
El local public holiday It should not be automatically confused with the patron saint or popular festival. If it has not been verified in the current official work calendar of the corresponding year, it is better to consult the official bulletin, the municipal work calendar or the information published by the City Council before affirming it.
Santurtzi stands out for its maritime heritage, the port, Serantes Kultur Aretoa, exhibitions and cultural activities.