• The region boasts two Festivals of International Tourist Interest and seven Galician Festivals of Tourist Interest.

Holy Week in Galicia has once again established itself as one of the highlights of the region’s cultural and religious calendar. With two celebrations recognized as Festivals of International Tourist Interest: Holy Week in Viveiro and Holy Week in Ferrol; and seven recognized as Galician Festivals of Tourist Interest (Fisterra, Cangas, Paradela-Meis, Betanzos, Mondoñedo, Santiago de Compostela, and Lugo), the region offers a wide range of events where devotion, heritage, and hospitality go hand in hand.

In Viveiro, the streets are transformed into a stage for solemnity, with processions featuring floats of great artistic value, some of which are articulated, and brotherhoods that reinforce the intimate atmosphere of the celebration. Holy Thursday and Good Friday mark the highlights, with mass events such as the Arrest, the Holy Encounter, and the Holy Burial.

Ferrol, for its part, hosts an intense program that extends from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, with processions organized by five brotherhoods that keep alive a centuries-old tradition. The Holy Encounter, the Holy Burial, and the Caladiños procession on Good Friday night are some of the most emblematic.

Beyond these two major celebrations, Galicia offers seven other notable events. In Fisterra, the Festas do Santísimo Cristo (Feast of the Most Holy Christ) brings together thousands of people with popular performances that culminate in the moving “Dance of Our Lady of the Areas.” In Cangas, the realism of the articulated images and the participation of young people make the processions a living expression of the Passion. Paradela (Meis) impresses with its scenic quality and the commitment of the community in each performance, from Palm Sunday to Easter.

Betanzos also celebrates its Holy Week with an outstanding Sacred Music Series and events that combine liturgy and tradition. In Mondoñedo, the sober and intimate nature of its celebrations reflects the weight of centuries of history. Santiago de Compostela provides the ideal monumental and spiritual setting for processions that advance through stone and mist. And Lugo, with its Holy Thursday procession, unique in Spain for the procession of the Blessed Sacrament, adds a distinctive touch to its Holy Week.

Tourism of Galicia has published its full program for these dates, inviting visitors and residents to experience a Holy Week that goes beyond the religious. The program includes enjoying heritage, nature, gastronomy, and a wide range of accommodations for those who want to combine relaxation and tradition. Galicia is once again a must-see destination for those seeking authentic emotions, spirituality, and culture in a welcoming environment.

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