SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Festa do Marisco O Grove 2025, Galicia. From 02 to 12 October Festa do Marisco O Grove 2025 WHERE: O Grove, Spain.WHEN: from 02nd to 12th October 2025 Welcome to the Seafood Paradise. The nickname is well suited to a festival of international appeal, born in the distant 1963 with the aim of spreading the quality of the products of the Galician sea. Fiesta de Interés Turístico has been declared in 2013. In the small town of O Grove, in Pontevedra, Galicia, the seafood festival takes place every year in conjunction with the Puente del Pilar, An extraordinary gastronomic and culinary event in which, great protagonists, are fish and seafood, many of which are captured at the moment. The whole city joins in the festivities of the Festa do Marisco O Grove: associations, merchants, fishermen, sailors. The seafood and the come out are prepared by the locals and sold at reasonable prices. Above all in consideration of the quality. Shrimp and shrimp, oysters and many seafood, all to be savored. The mussels and turbot are the authentic specialties of O Grove, which you will findHere is the seafood paradise. Because, according to the inhabitants, once tested, one immediately recognizes the difference in quality and variety of these seafood. During the 2 weeks of the Festa do Marisco O Grove, there will be no shortage of shows, performances, events and folklore activities, dances and dances. Sporting events, activities for children and the inevitable competitions. Space for the contest for the best dishes with mussels and even an international competition dedicated to sculptors.And then, lots of music, with concerts and live shows. Moreover, the Festival is the right occasion to discover O Grove, Pontevedra and all the wonderful Galicia. Photo ©, Lameiro PRACTICAL INFO HOW TO GET The Santiago de Compostela airport It is an excellent starting point to reach O Grove. It is the most important and busy airport in Galicia, with about 2 million passengers a year. The airport is well connected, with direct flights, with different European destinations. More info from here. Just landed, you can rent a car. and reach O Grove in just over an hour. More difficult to get by the means. You have to reach Pontevedra by bus and, from here, with another bus you get to O Grove.Once in the city, you can easily walk around and set off to explore the Festa do Marisco O Grove. STANDS TIMETABLE 2025 Seafood, fish and gastronomy will be the great protagonists. For the duration of the Festival, you can also attend workshops, workshops and activities with prestigious international chefs. Unlike many food festivals, the Marisco O Grove Festival stands are open during lunchtime and dinner. An excellent opportunity to stop and eat, savoring the best seafood dishes. You choose “a la carte”, you pay the ticket and collect your plate at the stand.The stands are open every day, from Monday to Friday, from 12:00 to 16:30 and from 19:00 to 22:30; Saturday and Sunday, from 11: 30 to 17: 00 and from 19:00 to 23:00. BOAT ITINERARIES The best way to appreciate the review is certainly through one of the official boat itineraries. You can sail, for example, along the waters of the Ria de Arousa, sipping wine and eating as many mussel courses as you like (€20 for adults and €10 for children). Or savor a delicious seafood dinner. More info from this link. WHERE TO SLEEP Hotel Abeiras is located in the resort of A Lanzada, just 4 km from the center of Grove and La Toja Island. It offers an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by gardens and free services such as full WiFi coverage and reserved parking on site. By choosing this hotel you will be staying in a traditional Galician building and have bright rooms with simple and modern décor. Each room also features air conditioning, a balcony, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bathtub, a hairdryer and free toiletries. At Hotel Abeiras you can enjoy a rich buffet breakfast, including local products. The restaurant and café also invites you to try typical Galician cuisine. Info and reservations from this link. A good alternative is the Apartamentos O Grove, It offers accommodation with free WiFi, a living room with a TV and a kitchen with an oven, fridge and coffee machine. Good value for money. *All that is contained herein is for purely indicative purposes only and should not be considered official. Appointments may be subject to change. Therefore, we invite you to consult the official website for all updates. All trademarks and names contained herein belong to their respective owners. Related Latest Posts Map of the Place Share the Post
Santa Marta de Ribarteme Procession
SHOPPING | CONTACT | NEWS | SUBSCRIBE ENG ITA ESP ENG ITA ESP Santa Maria de Ribarteme Procession 2025. Most curious events Santa Marta de Ribarteme Procession 2025 WHERE: As Neves, SpainWHEN: 29th July 2025 Galicia is a magical land, deeply linked to traditions. In these evocative places, faith and popular fervor have given rise to a truly incredible and unique festival of its kind, which takes place every 29 July. This is Santa Marta de Ribarteme Procession. It is one of the most ancient pilgrimages (La romeria de los ataúdes), and incredible, which takes place in some Spanish places of Pontevedra, such as As Neves, in the church of Santa Marta de Ribarteme. It is precisely in honor of the Saint that, on this particular day, thousands of faithful and devotees gather. The processional protagonist of the procession is the funeral procession in which the coffins are with people living inside. No desire to anticipate the times… Those who parade inside the coffins, usually, are people who have had illness or suffered suffering. Photo, 2011 Gabriel González And, generally speaking, it is their relatives who immolate themselves and transport the coffins during the Santa Marta de Ribarteme Procession, among the crowd of curious people, flash, and photographers. The “Romería”, after leaving the church, continues along the streets of the center, accompanied by the faithful with the images of the Saint and San Benito, lots of lighted candles, songs and psalms… shivering! And naturally, like any self-respecting celebration, at the end of the Procession, many banquets and stands will be waiting for you with good food, local gastronomic specialties and lots of wine to celebrate the triumph of life over death. PRACTICAL INFO HOW TO GET The small town of As Neves is located in the western part of the Iberian Peninsula, on the border with Portugal. The best solution to reach Pontevedra is through the airports of Vigo or Santiago de Compostela. The first one is about 30 km, while the second one is about 135. From the airports, you can easily reach As Neves by car, renting your car directly at the airport. SANTA MARTA DE RIBARTEME PROCESSION TIMETABLES The function, generally, starts around the 09:00 approximately. It is therefore advisable to arrive on time, to be able to attend the whole function. WHERE TO SLEEP Pontevedra is the best solution to find a structure, if you want to sleep in the area. Through this link, find the best offers of hotels and apartments available in the area. *all information contained herein, including timetables and prices, is for informational purposes only and is not to be considered official. All names and trademarks herein belong to their respective owners. Related Latest Posts Map of the Place Share the Post