Festivals in O Carballiño

Local festivals of O Carballiño

The most representative celebration of the municipality is the Festa do Pulpo, declarada de Interés Turístico Internacional and linked to the gastronomic identity of O Carballiño.

• Name of the main festival: Festa do Pulpo.
• Main celebration day: habitualmente el second sunday of august.
• Usual duration: The big day is integrated into a broader festive and cultural period during August, with activities around the main weekend.
• Lugar habitual: O Carballiño Municipal Park y espacios urbanos próximos.
• Associated traditions: octopus tasting, music, popular activities, collective meals, pilgrimage atmosphere and visitor participation.
• Who participates: City Hall, pulpeiras and pulpeiros, local hospitality, associations, neighbors, families and visitors.
• Local public holiday: must be checked each year in the current official work calendar; The local public holiday applicable to the current or next year has not been verified from this environment.
• Other cultural events: The municipal and tourist agenda includes activities linked to thermalism, local culture, music and summer programming.
• Otras ofertas culturales: Temple of Veracruz, Municipal Park, Great Spa, routes through the Arenteiro and tourist resources published by the official tourism portal.

Detailed information on individual celebrations:

• Festa do Pulpo de O Carballiño