“San Miguel”
FIESTAS AND TRADITIONS “San Miguel” “San Miguel” (St. Michael), the patron saint of sailors, is a key date in the Marín calendar. It features one of the most important traditions in Galicia, namely the “Danza…
Fiestas and Traditions
“Festas de la Virxe do Porto” (Our Lady of the Port Festival)
FIESTAS AND TRADITIONS “Festas de la Virxe do Porto” (Our Lady of the Port Festival) The festivities in honour of Marín’s patron saint of arose in the twelfth century with the foundation of our town…
Loira Fireworks Display
FIESTAS AND TRADITIONS Loira Fireworks Display Loira Fireworks Display puts the finishing touch to the summer in Marín. Parades, vermouth sessions, a foam festival, fairs, concerts and the final firecracker display bring together thousands of…
“Rapa das Bestas de Gagán” (Shaving of the Horses)
FIESTAS AND TRADITIONS “Rapa das Bestas de Gagán” (Shaving of the Horses) Marín has its own “Rapa das Bestas” (Shaving of the Horses). Any brave person can participate in this festival as an “aloitador” (fighter),…
“Festa Corsaria” (Pirate Festival)
FIESTAS AND TRADITIONS “Festa Corsaria” (Pirate Festival) Marín goes back in time with this great event, remembering the famous battle that took place on Aguete Beach in the eighteenth century against the English. Juan Gago…
“Son de Marín”
FIESTAS AND TRADITIONS “Son de Marín” “Son de Marín” revolves around the figure of Manuel Outeda Villanueva, better known as John Balan, the one-man band of Galicia, an illustrious character of the town who, thanks…
“Virxe do Carme” (Our Lady of Mount Carmel) Festival
FIESTAS AND TRADITIONS “Virxe do Carme” (Our Lady of Mount Carmel) Festival As a fishing town, Marín celebrates the “Virxe do Carme” (Our Lady of Mount Carmel) in large numbers. The festivities begin with parades…
“Ribeiras do Morrazo” PGI Wine Festival
FIESTAS AND TRADITIONS “Ribeiras do Morrazo” PGI Wine Festival The Morrazo region produces wines belonging to the “Ribeiras do Morrazo” Protected Geographical Indication. We are a rich wine country with quality white and red varieties…
Corpus Christi
FIESTAS AND TRADITIONS Corpus Christi The town of Marín dresses up on the occasion of Corpus Christi, a floral tradition that has reached the present day from the Middle Ages thanks to women passing down…
“Festa dos Maios” (Spring Festival)
FIESTAS AND TRADITIONS “Festa dos Maios” (Spring Festival) A very lively tradition in Marín that celebrates the arrival of spring after the long winter lethargy. It has pagan origins as a festival that worships nature,…