Romaría Vikinga de Catoira (Viking Festival of Catoira) is a spectacular historical reenactment held every August in the Galician town of Catoira, Spain, celebrating its medieval battles against Viking invaders. The highlight is a staged Viking landing, where actors in longships storm the shore and engage in playful mock battles with locals. The festival continues with music, folk dancing, street theater, and feasting on Galician seafood and wine, creating a lively blend of history and carnival. Recognized as a Festival of International Tourist Interest, the Viking Festival of Catoira brings the past to life with both humor and pride.
Start with a quick trip form. Weekend in Catoira or a Galicia route—we’ll plan the Viking boat-landing reenactment, fierce processions & battles, smart vantage points & timing by the Ulla estuary, and a walkable stay near Torres do Oeste.
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DATES & TIMES
• Exact 2026 details not yet published—check the official page nearer the date. Official page.
• Tradition: held the first Sunday of August with weekend festivities. Galicia Tourism • Spain Tourism.
• Program: exact timetable publishes annually (market, concerts, and the Sunday landing). Program page.
LOCATION
• Main site: Torres de Oeste fortress park by the River Ulla (Catoira, Pontevedra). Official page.
• Map (Torres de Oeste): Open in Google Maps • Sunday food & drink stalls set up around the fortress per official notes. Official notes.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Free public festival: open‑access event; no general ticket required. Official overview.
• Access & crowding: arrive early for the Desembarco vikingo reenactment at the fortress; follow local signage and stewards. Official page.
GOOD TO KNOW
• Key moments: Sunday morning drakkar landing at Torres de Oeste; medieval market during the weekend in town. Official notes.
• Status: declared a Festival of International Tourist Interest. Galicia Tourism.
• Exact timetable publishes annually on the program page. Program page.
Tell us your dates, who’s coming, and what else you’d like to see. We’ll suggest a Galicia route that includes the Romería Vikinga de Catoira at the right moment, with realistic travel days and comfortable home bases.
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