Festivals in Castro-Urdiales

Local festivals and cultural agenda

The most visible festive reference of Castro-Urdiales is the Coso Blanco. The official tourism portal presents it as Festival of Regional Tourist Interest and places it first friday in july.

• Name of the municipality's festivities: Semana Grande y Coso Blanco.
• Main celebration day: Coso Blanco is usually held on the first Friday in July.
• Usual duration: Semana Grande runs from late June into early July and culminates in Coso Blanco.
• Usual places: the urban environment, Amestoy Park, the bay, Town Hall Square and spaces for municipal celebrations.
• Associated traditions: night parade of floats made with tissue paper, music, parades, booths, barracks, confetti, streamers and fireworks.
• Who participates: City Council, carriage drivers, troupes, local artisans, cultural groups, neighbors, families and visitors.
• Other cultural events: The municipal agenda includes Semana Grande, cultural activities, guided tours, exhibitions and tourism programming.
• Otras ofertas culturales: historic centre, church of Santa María de la Asunción, Castle-Lighthouse, medieval bridge, hermitage of Santa Ana, beaches, Ballena Cemetery, Rucabado route and official tourist routes.

The official Coso Blanco tourism page provides permanent information about this celebration.