Festa do Mexillón – FMB | Vilanova de Arousa

Taste the sea in Vilanova

A sea of flavours in Vilanova

The Mussel and Cockle Festival brings you closer to two of the main items of the Ría de Arousa’s sea produce. The second week of August Vilanova is full of activity with an extensive programme featuring music, food tent, sea procession, opportunities fair, awards, and other surprises. Declared a Galician Festival of Tourist Interest in 2014, this is the event’s 13th year.

Program

How to get there

Coordinates:

  • 42.561511, -8.827917

By car:

  • 46-minute drive from Vigo’s Peinador Airport
  • 51-minute drive from Santiago de Compostela Airport
  • 35 minutes by car from Pontevedra

On public transport:

  • 25 min from the bus station and Villagarcía de Arousa station
  • 1 hour by public transport from Pontevedra bus station
  • 1.30 hours by public transport from Santiago de Compostela intermodal station
  • 2 hours by public transport from Vigo bus station
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