The Albariño Festival in Cambados receives thousands of visitors every year. It is one of the seven festivals in the province of Pontevedra, declared a Festival of International Tourist Interest. It pays tribute to the popular Albariño wine, a white wine made from the grape variety of the same name, which is native to Galicia and grown mainly in the Rías Baixas.
Get to know the Albariño Festival in Cambados
The first edition of the Albariño Festival in Cambados was held in 1953. Since then, every August, a new edition takes place, with many activities such as concerts, conferences, courses, pyrotechnic shows and “verbenas” (typical Spanish party). And, of course, albariño, lots of albariño wine in a collective and continuous taste.
When is the Albariño festival in Cambados celebrated
Every first week of August. The 2024 edition of the Albariño festival in Cambados will take place from the 31st of July until the 4th of August.
What can you expect of the Albariño Festival in Cambados?
Great atmophere, excellent wine and activities for every age and taste, including family and children’s activities!
You can taste the first bottles of Albariño of the year to be released, enjoy musical performances of different styles, find a variety of food stalls to enjoy good food and drink and much more.
You can also learn more about the world of wine in general and Albariño in particular, as well as learn about the wines that will be awarded this year for their quality.
The wine tunnel organized by the Consello Regulador de la D.O. Rías Baixas
It is one of the most outstanding activities of the Albariño Festival in Cambados. It can be attended by both professionals and amateurs and anyone eager to learn more about the world of wine. The atmosphere is more technical and quiet in this part.
It is organized by the Consello Regulador de la D.O. Rías Baixas and requires the payment of an entrance or ticket per participant. The price in this year’s edition is expected to be similar to last year’s, when the cost was 15 euros. The ticket allows access to a tasting session advised by a sommelier. Among the wines available for drinking there are proposals from the more than 150 brands of the wineries that are part of the D.O. Rías Baixas.
Concerts and good wine from Rías Baixas
Music is always present in the Albariño Festival in Cambados. Every year there’s a selection of concerts by national and international artists, along with folkloric music, “charangas” and “verbenas”.
Although this year’s program is not yet fully known, the organizers have already previewed some events such as performances by The Rapants, Bryant Myers, Miranda and Shego.
How the end of the Cambados Albariño Festival is celebrated every year
One of the last activities is the presentation of awards and acknowledgements, among which the best Albariño wines stand out. If by then you have not yet tasted any of the award winners, now is the time to do so. And as a final point, there is an impressive fireworks display that lights up the sky over Cambados as a farewell to the festival until next year’s edition.
What to eat in the festival
If you already know Albariño wine, you know that, as it is said, “it goes in easy”. So you have to be careful and eat well between sips. Of course, in the area you will not lack options of typical food of Pontevedra, whatever your tastes and your budget for these days of vacations and festivities.
In Cambados and in the surrounding villages there is an excellent offer of restaurants and bars where you can have lunch, dinner and snacks. At this time of the year, booking in advance is always a good idea. Given the variety, it is advisable that before booking you check the menu and prices to choose the option that suits you best.
But you don’t need to leave the party area if you don’t want to. Near the wine booths there is a Food Truck area with a wide variety of gastronomic proposals.
Where to stay to enjoy the Albariño festival in Cambados
Cambados is only 29 kilometers from Pontevedra capital, the ideal place to rest from the hustle and bustle and to enjoy a more affordable accommodation. Book your holiday apartment in Pontevedra and enjoy this party and other attractions in the area.