The Rías Baixas are about much more than beaches and landscapes. Their traditional festivals also offer a great opportunity to discover the gastronomy, wines and traditions of Galicia. Throughout the year, different towns host celebrations with a character of their own. These three are the perfect excuse to plan a getaway.

Festa do Marisco in O Grove, flavours of the Atlantic

Every autumn, O Grove hosts its famous Festa do Marisco, one of Galicia’s major gastronomic events. Since 1963, this celebration has brought together food, tradition and culture around one of the Rías Baixas’ greatest treasures: seafood.

If you’re staying at BLUESEA Costa Norte, make the most of your holiday to visit O Grove, soak up the atmosphere and make Galician gastronomy part of your travel experience.

Festa do Albariño, Cambados raises a glass to its wine

At the beginning of August, Cambados celebrates the Festa do Albariño, a festival whose origins date back to the 1950s and which has helped strengthen the town’s close connection with this iconic Galician wine. During the festivities, streets and squares come alive with activities and events centred around wine culture.

It’s the perfect opportunity to visit Cambados and discover another of the great symbols of the Rías Baixas.

Romaría Vikinga de Catoira, a journey back in time

For something completely different, head to Catoira. On the first Sunday in August, the Romaría Vikinga commemorates the Viking raids on Galicia with a spectacular landing beside the historic Torres de Oeste. Music, gastronomy and a lively festive atmosphere complete this celebration, which has been declared a Festival of International Tourist Interest.

From BLUESEA Costa Norte, you can make the most of your holiday to explore different parts of the Rías Baixas, combining coastline, towns and traditional festivals.

O Grove, Cambados and Catoira offer three very different ways to celebrate Galicia: enjoying seafood, raising a glass of Albariño or bringing history back to life. Three events that invite you to discover the Rías Baixas beyond their landscapes.