Program of Pilgrimage of Santa Marta de Ribarteme

Year 2022

It celebrates: From 29th July to 31st July

Place: Neves, As (Pontevedra)

The most ancestral of the Galician pilgrimages and one of the oldest in Spain, many claim that it dates back to the 12th century. Declared a Festival of Tourist Interest. Classified by the English newspaper The Guardian as 'the second most unique festival in the world'.

Program of Pilgrimage of Santa Marta de Ribarteme

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Santa Marta de Ribarteme. This festival was declared a Festival of Tourist Interest two years ago, and this 2022 will be the first year in which we recover the procession.

Programme

From 20 to 28 July

Mass and Novena at 21 h.

(The Code of Canon Law contemplates the change of promises or vows that can be made by any priest).

Friday, 29th July

Mass every hour from 7 a.m. At 12 noon. Solemn Procession accompanied by the Rubiós Popular Band, followed by a concert.
Evening Mass at 20 h.
18:00 Traditional music and dance with A.C. Pontenova
22:00 Verbena with GRAN PARADA and Trio AZAR.

Saturday 30th July

Mass at 12 h.
22:00 Verbena with COSTA BLANCA and ALBA Trio.

Sunday, 31st July

Mass at 20 h.

Upcoming festivals

Running of the bulls of Pilón in Falces

From 13th August to 20th August

Falces (Navarra)

In August, the Encierro del Pilón de Falces takes place, a bullfighting festival in which young people run in front of the bulls along a dangerous path on the edge of the cliff.

Festes de Gràcia in Barcelona

From 15th August to 21st August

Barcelona (Barcelona)

The Festes de Gràcia are celebrated with their identity sign more alive than ever, more than 23 streets are decorated to celebrate with locals and visitors one of the most colourful festivals in the city of Barcelona.

Xativa Fair

From 15th August to 20th August

Xàtiva (Valencia)

Centennial celebration with a variety of cultural activities, concerts, contests, and bullfighting festivities. Highlighting the 'Canto de Albaes' and 'Festival de la Cançó', an attractive event that attracts locals and tourists every August.

The Boloencierro of Mataelpino

From 18th August to 24th August

Boalo, El (Madrid)

We invite you to get to know this popular festival, considered the most fun running of the bulls in the world! The Boloencierro of Mataelpino is celebrated in the last week of August.

Bandeira Empanada Festival

19th August

Silleda (Pontevedra)

Since 1974, this annual event, which began as a gathering of friends, celebrates the iconic Galician empanada with culinary contests, lively auctions and cultural performances. A culinary and festive event not to be missed.