Vilacoba, in Abegondo, A Coruña, will host the Romaría das Cereixas on July 4 and 5, with around 300 kilos of cherries planned for free distribution. Linked to local devotion to San Paio, the annual celebration brings religious observances into a parish gathering shaped by food and music. The planned quantity is an estimate, not an official statistical measure.
The festivities begin on Saturday, July 4, with a mass in honor of San Paio at 1:00 p.m. That evening, the Campo da Festa in Vilacoba will host a verbena featuring the duo Crazy, opening a weekend of music and community events.
Sunday’s Basic Event
Sunday, July 5, is the festival’s basic day. Masses are scheduled for 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., with Coro Santo Ángel accompanying the later service. The religious observances will be followed by an open-air session vermú and a communal cherry tasting. Punto Clave is among the day’s musical acts, along with the mobile disco Impacto and DJ Nyan Boe.
Alongside the cherries, the festival features pulpo, a staple of Galician food fairs, with food and drink stalls on site. The event reflects the wider tradition of Galicia’s parish romarías, where religious observances accompany outdoor social gatherings centered on local food and music.
Tradition and Local Flavor
The Romaría das Cereixas has become a signature event for Vilacoba, linking local devotion to San Paio with a summer program for residents and visitors. Its planned giveaway of around 300 kilos of cherries is a basic feature of the gathering. Food and music, set against the rural field, make the festival an chance to experience a local celebration close to A Coruña.
Exploring Abegondo’s Surroundings
Beyond the festival, Vilacoba gives visitors access to landmarks around Abegondo. The Pazo de Vilacova, a manor house rebuilt in the 17th century, is known for its traditional stonework, balcony and coat of arms. Nearby, the Mero River and the historic Ponte de Beldoña in San Tirso de Mabegondo form part of the area’s civil heritage and are linked to the Camino Inglés pilgrimage route. Information from EFE, Galicia’s Cultural Heritage Catalogue includes more than 900 pazos.
For visitors who enjoy the outdoors, the Beche reservoir is a local destination set amid surrounding landscapes, with parking available. These sites offer reasons to extend a visit to Vilacoba before or after the festival and explore Abegondo’s rural surroundings.
Talent24h has reported on the festival’s continuing appeal, rooted in local tradition and food, with music helping create a welcoming atmosphere for visitors.
