The best festivals in Galicia in August
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The best festivals in Galicia in August
Are you going to Galicia this August? In addition to enjoying the possibility of visiting some of its most emblematic places: from Santiago de Compostela, to Vigo, Ourense, etc., you can also take the opportunity to enjoy the most emblematic festivals that take place in these lands during this month. The following are the most important.
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The Viking Festival of Catoira
The Viking Festival of Catoira is a Festival that has been declared a Festival of International Tourist Interest and that recreates the attack of the Viking pirates on the coasts of Galicia. It is a festival that has been held every first Sunday in August since 1960, no less.
Here, the inhabitants of Catoira dress up as peasants and Vikings, while they are taken to the Catoira Towers, an 11th century fortification and a replica of the Viking ship.
Albariño Festival
Albariño wine lovers have in Cambados, one of the most emblematic spots of the Rías Baixas, every first weekend of August, the International Festival of Tourist Interest known as the Festa do Albariño.
During this celebration, the Paseo da Calzada hosts one of the most multitudinous festivals in Galicia: full of stalls where you can enjoy tastings of typical products, with the best orchestras and fireworks displays.
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O Carballiño Octopus Festival
Without a doubt, octopus lovers will not miss the opportunity to enjoy one of the most famous gastronomic festivals in Galicia: the Festa do Pulpo de O Carballiño (Octopus Festival of O Carballiño). It is a festival that is also classified as being of International Tourist Interest and has been held for no less than 50 years on the second Sunday in August.
In addition to the tasting of octopus a feira, there are also performances by folklore groups, orchestras, etc.
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Festivities of María Pita in A Coruña
The Fiestas de María Pita in A Coruña take place during the whole month of August in the city of A Coruña. This is a month of concerts and events such as the Book Fair, the Crafts Fair and the Habanera Festival, among others. In addition, one of the most important events is the Batalla Naval (Naval Battle), in which a fireworks display takes place in the Orzán inlet, on the seafront promenade.
Ferrol Summer Festivals
On the other hand, the so-called Ferrol summer festivities, which take place between 20 and 31 August, will allow everyone who passes by to enjoy quality concerts, exhibitions, festivals and different events and festivities in areas such as the Plaza de Armas, the Cantones or the Plaza de Amboage.
The festivities end on 31 August with the traditional San Ramón fireworks.
Festa do Percebe en Cedeira
The Festa do Percebe will be held in Cedeira on 3 and 4 August, and takes place against the backdrop of the town’s fishing port.
It is a celebration in which the fishermen’s guild and the City Council collaborate, as well as the Grupo de Acción Local do Sector Pesqueiro A Mariña-Ortegal (Local Action Group of the Fishing Sector A Mariña-Ortegal) and the Xunta de Galicia.. All this to give rise to an event that will allow barnacles to be tasted, as well as