Popular festivals in Galicia
Explore the popular and traditional festivals of Galicia, with links to each celebration's history, main events and distinctive atmosphere.
Featured celebrations in Galicia
- Arde Lucus de Lugo
Usual date: Second half of June
Where it is held: Lugo - Festa do Pulpo de O Carballiño
Usual date: Second Sunday in August
Where it is held: O Carballiño - Lalín Cocido Fair
Usual date: The Sunday before Carnival
Where it is held: Lalín - Rapa das Bestas de Sabucedo
Usual date: First weekend in July
Where it is held: A Estrada - Romería Vikinga de Catoira
Usual date: First Sunday in August
Where it is held: Catoira - Vilagarcía de Arousa Water Festival
Usual date: 16 August
Where it is held: Vilagarcía de Arousa - Xinzo de Limia Entroido
Usual date: The five weekends before Ash Wednesday
Where it is held: Xinzo de Limia