The Festivals You Can’t Miss This Autumn in Galicia

Autumn is starting and with it the planning of very important and culturally significant festivals in the Galician region. Here are the best festivities to live autumn in Galicia this 2022.

The 5 best festivals to live autumn in Galicia

Galicia is unmissable, especially for its mythical culture. Living autumn here is unforgettable. The 5 best festivals:

San Froilán of Lugo

From 4 to 12 October, around the patron saint of Lugo: San Froilán. The city fills with cheer to celebrate.

Music festivals, Galician craft exhibitions, evening fairs and food around an excellent seafood: octopus.

The octopus stalls are central; you can join family or friends to taste the best Galician flavours. The second Sunday is the "Domingo das Mozas" with celebrations showing the traditional Galician outfits.

The O Grove Seafood Festival

From 29 September to 12 October — one of the longest. Seafood delicacies:

• Clams.
• Cockles.
• Shrimps.
• Mussels.
• Octopus.
• Goose barnacles.

Prices range from 6 to 20 euros depending on weight and seafood type.

The Mycological Week of Tolosa

A week dedicated to mushrooms, sponsored by the Casino gastronomic society. Talks and workshops too.

The bean and vegetable fair

In the heart of Cantabria — best stews with this vegetable.

You can also buy quality beans for personal cooking in the following months.

The medieval fair of Sant Esteve de Palautordera

Held between October and November, coinciding with All Saints. Medieval markets where you can meet local artisans.

How to travel to Galicia in autumn?

Hire a tour agency specialised in Galicia.