FIESTAS AND TRADITIONS “San Miguel” “San Miguel” (St. Michael), the patron saint of sailors, is a key date in the Marín calendar.
Fiestas and traditions
Marín, a "xeito" (way) of being and living
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Marín’s calendar starts with the “Entroido” (Carnival) and the Burial of the Sardine, putting an end to winter, and the “Festa dos Maios”, which officially embraces spring. Corpus Christi in June adorns our streets with floral “carpets” and the fervour of processions. We also toast to the summer at the “Ribeiras do Morrazo” PGI Wine Festival vindicating our winemaking tradition and, as a good old fishing village, we pay devotion to our “Virxe do Carme” (Lady of Mount Carmel) every July 16.
But, be aware, that the grand finale comes in the last days of the summer season. Popular music announces the “Son de Marín” festival. We remember the Battle of Aguete against the English in the “Festa Corsaria” (Pirate Festival) with concerts, workshops, parades and markets. We celebrate the “Rapa das Bestas of Xaxán” (Shaving of the Horses). We are thrilled by the Loire Fireworks Display. And as if that were not enough, we still celebrate our patron saint “Virxe do Porto” (Our Lady of the Port), we pay tribute to “San Miguel” (St. Michael) with the Sword Dance and we have a scary time at the “Samaín Briz.”
ALL FIESTAS AND TRADITIONS
FIESTAS AND TRADITIONS “Festas de la Virxe do Porto” (Our Lady of the Port Festival) The festivities in honour of Marín’s patron
FIESTAS AND TRADITIONS Loira Fireworks Display Loira Fireworks Display puts the finishing touch to the summer in Marín. Parades, vermouth sessions, a
FIESTAS AND TRADITIONS “Rapa das Bestas de Gagán” (Shaving of the Horses) Marín has its own “Rapa das Bestas” (Shaving of the
FIESTAS AND TRADITIONS “Festa Corsaria” (Pirate Festival) Marín goes back in time with this great event, remembering the famous battle that took
FIESTAS AND TRADITIONS “Son de Marín” “Son de Marín” revolves around the figure of Manuel Outeda Villanueva, better known as John Balan,
FIESTAS AND TRADITIONS “Virxe do Carme” (Our Lady of Mount Carmel) Festival As a fishing town, Marín celebrates the “Virxe do Carme”
FIESTAS AND TRADITIONS “Ribeiras do Morrazo” PGI Wine Festival The Morrazo region produces wines belonging to the “Ribeiras do Morrazo” Protected Geographical
FIESTAS AND TRADITIONS Corpus Christi The town of Marín dresses up on the occasion of Corpus Christi, a floral tradition that has