Foz das Aceas Route

Roteiro das Aceas

Hikking route along the Sarria river that can be accessed from the centre of the town. Simple and safe circular route of 6 kilometres in the middle of the autochthonous forest (chestnut trees, oaks, alders, maples…) and source of fantastic tales and infinite mysteries. As Aceas holds secrets, such as Gaspar’s Cave, where, according to […]

The Way of Saint James

A octocentenaria vila de Sarria foi lugar de paso de peregrinos dende a Idade Media polo que a súa historia está vencellada ás peregrinacións. A meirande parte dos peregrinos elixen Sarria, lugar onde Alfonso IX rematou a súa peregrinación, para comezar a súa, xa que Sarria se atopa a 114 km. de Santiago de Compostela, […]

Carnival

Entroido

On Carnival Sunday there is a parade of troupes and floats that travel through the streets of the town and on Monday there are different costume dance events.

Patron Festivities of San Xoan

Festas patronais do San Xoan

“From 23 to 27 June Sarria is a great popular festival. Everything revolves around San Xoan and the summer solstice. Among the most outstanding events are: the appointment of the Tamborileiro de Honra, the parade of the Pampónigas and the “”Noite do lume””, with the popular “”fogueira”” and “”queimada”” on the night of San Xoán […]

Magostos

Magostos

Neighbours and different associations organise enxebres magostos where fire, chestnuts and viño novo are the stars of the streets and squares.

“Palilleiras” encounter

Xuntanza de palilleiras

The Lace Makers Association Camino de Santiago de Sarria organizes the “Villa de Sarria” Gathering of Lace Makers and Traditional Crafts, an event that brings together people of all ages around the art of bobbin lace and traditional handiwork. The activity keeps alive a tradition passed down from generation to generation and encourages the involvement […]