Festivals in Ribeira

Local festivals of Ribeira

Ribeira's festive agenda combines celebrations in the municipal capital and in parishes such as Aguiño, Corrubedo, Palmeira, Carreira, Castiñeiras, Artes, Oleiros and Olveira. News and cultural and festival agendas are published on the municipal website; As a recent reference, the City Council announced for Aguiño the celebration of the Virxe do Carme del 10 July to 16, with the big day on 16 July.

• Main celebration day: For the Carmen de Aguiño festivities, the central day is 16 July, linked to the Virxe do Carme and the maritime environment.
• Usual duration: Recent programmes published by the Council place several days of activities, with a festive week in Aguiño in July.
• Usual places: urban and port spaces of Aguiño, as well as squares, streets and areas of the different parishes according to the annual programme.
• Associated traditions: Religious events, marine atmosphere, music, festivals, popular activities and summer cultural programming.
• Who participates: Council, local organisation, neighbourhood, families, associations, hospitality, visitors and groups linked to each parish or celebration.
• Local public holiday: A valid local public holiday for Ribeira is not stated here because it was not verified in a current official source during this intervention.
• Other cultural events: the municipal cultural and festival programming, the tourist agenda, coastal sporting events and activities linked to museums, nature and heritage.
• Otras ofertas culturales: Municipal Museum of Ribeira, Ethnographic Museum of Arts, Fundación Museo de Artes do Gravado á Estampa Dixital, CIELGA, San Roque Park, Corrubedo, Sálvora, beaches, viewpoints and seafaring culture.