We will take you to the Festa da Lamprea, a very special food & wine festival in Arbo, Galicia. This village is very close to our hearts since it is where Angie´s parents are from and the first place we lived in Galicia. It will be the 63rd edition of the Lamprey Festival, and it has been declared a festival of International Touristic Interest... LXIII FESTA DA LAMPREA.
Highlights
Romans in the 2nd Century AD caught the Lamprey eel from the Miño River.
Gastronomic & Cultural Festival of International tourist interest.
On the 30th of April, we will take you to a very special gastronomic festivalin Arbo, Galicia, Spain. A village that is very close to our hearts, since it is where Angie´s parents are from and the first place we lived in Galicia. We spoke with the mayor Horacio Gil Expósito and he is happy for us to show you LIVE this gastronomic & cultural festival of International tourist interest.
63rd Edition of the Lamprey Festival
Every year in the town council of Arbo (Concello de Arbo), they celebrate the Festa da Lamprea and Condado wines. The first Festa da Lamprea took place on April 16, 1961. Now, this year 2023 it will be the 63rd edition of the Lamprey Festival, and it has been declared a festival of International Touristic Interest... LXIII FESTA DA LAMPREA - April 28, 29 and 30, 2023
Michelin-starred Chefs come here to buy Lamprey when in season!
Did you know that from this village the Romans in the 2nd Century AD caught and brought the Lamprey eel from the Miño River all the back to Rome live?! It was a delicacy (and still is!) for the Romans. Now Michelin-starred chefs come here to buy Lamprey when in season and offer it on their menu in important cities like Madrid and San Sebastian.
We will hear some of the local Galician Bagpipe Music with the traditional dancing of the Folkloric Group A.C. A Barca do Loimil. Then we will explore the Arbomostra tent with stands for the local Condado and Albariño wines of the D.O. Rias Baixas, artisan products, and of course, here we will see the different traditional dishes prepared from the Lamprey.
An excellent Gastronomic and Culture Festival of International Touristic Interest.
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One Way Video of Live Virtual Walking Tour in English (NOTE: Private virtual walking tours are available in Spanish as well. We can do 2-way video via Zoom or Google Meet in a private virtual walking tour. Inquire for details regarding a private group)
Interactive Chat during the event to ask questions to our Virtual Guide (NOTE: We recommended using Google Chrome)
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The live scheduled demos and tours are free, but if you enjoy your time a donation is always welcome! For donations/tips:
Sean is an experienced online guide who combines a steady hand on the camera with a wealth of knowledge about the local culture and cuisine. His tours are fun and friendly and bring the hidden delights of Galicia into our homes.