Festivals in Salvaterra de Miño
Discover the main festivals of Salvaterra de Miño, where the walled enclosure, squares and parishes bring together devotion, music and popular food traditions.
Local festivals in Salvaterra de Miño
The Santísimo Cristo de la Victoria festival, dedicated to Salvaterra de Miño's patron, is usually celebrated over the second weekend in June. The solemn Mass and procession centre on Praza do Castelo square, followed by performances by the Salvaterra music band and other bands from the area. Evening dances and exhibitions in the walls of Raiña Doña Urraca complete the weekend.
San Juan bonfire in the walled enclosure
On the night of 23 June, the Council organises the traditional San Juan bonfire in the walled enclosure. Residents and visitors gather around the fire and share grilled sardines, bread and wine in a celebration linking the historic setting with popular solstice customs.
Other festivals and parish pilgrimages
The municipal calendar extends across the parishes with pilgrimages dedicated to San Roque, San Benito, San Blas, the Virgen del Carmen and other devotions. In May, Fornelos da Ribeira holds the A Carne ao Caldeiro food festival in its festival ground, with traditional dishes, bagpipes and participation by associations, families and visitors.