What if the best music festivals are in Galicia?

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The Rías Baixas are beauty in its purest form

The Rías Baixas are beauty in its purest form

** Son do Camiño, in O Monte do Gozo (Santiago de Compostela) **

The capital of Galicia hosts one of the most anticipated events of the June 28 to 30 : O Son do Camino . In one of the highest points of the city they will meet very soon Lenny Kravitz, The Killers, Jamiroquai or Franz Ferdinand…

Although we are sorry to inform you that for weeks now Tickets are only available for Friday June 29 . So, if you dare, you will be able to see groups like Jamiroquai, Two Door Cinema Club, Don Diablo, Residente, La F.O.D.A. or The Gift.

** Portamerica, in Caldas de Reis (Pontevedra) **

This year, the most indie festival in the Rías Baixas change location and move your seventh edition a Caldas de Reis , where you can enjoy the shade of a centuries-old carballeira and bathing areas, because it will be held at the foot of the river. And if you still stay strong, you'll find hiking trails that run beautiful waterfalls and secret pools.

Nature music and gastronomy in Portamrica Pontevedra.

Music, nature and gastronomy. Wonderful!

The poster, which can be enjoyed from the July 5 to 7 , will bring together the best national and international independent music artists of the moment, ranging from the most melodic pop to pure guitar rock, punk or electro sound: Imelda May, La Pegatina, Vetusta Morla, Jenny and the Mexicats, The Red Room or We The Lion.

But Portamerica It is also a gastronomic meeting and Michelin stars , which will host, among other activities, a ShowRocking Repsol Guide , curated by the famous chef Pepe Solla . You should not miss it, enter now your website and buy your ticket.

** International Festival of the Celtic World of Ortigueira (A Coruña) **

If Galicia is the queen of the festivities, the Ortigueira Festival , with 40 years of history , is the king of festivals. If you've ever been before, now is the time to go back and reminisce about those wonderful teenage years, and if not, your time has come.

During a weekend you will enjoy the beach, the mountains and the best of folk music and Celtic culture . It will be held from July 12 to 15 and among the most outstanding artists are the Galician Milladoiro , The scots Imar and the canadians Yves Lambert Project.

In addition, from the camping area, the Piñeiral de Morouzos , just over 3 kilometers from the center and with a beach next to it, buses to the center of Ortigueira from 12:00 noon until dawn.

** SinSal Son Estrella Galicia , on the island of San Simón (Pontevedra) **

Its great attraction is the idyllic natural enclave where it is celebrated, **the island of San Simón, in the Vigo estuary**. And the limited ticket sales It will make you feel in paradise while you vibrate with the best music.

This year SinSal Son Estrella Galicia will be held from July 26 to 29. Just one thing, when buying your tickets you will have to choose port: **Vigo or Meirande (Redondela) **, from which you will depart and to which you will return by boat once the day is over.

This festival is very unconventional when it comes to confirming its bands and stages. Therefore, if you decide on this fantastic proposal, you will not know which groups you are going to see until you land on the island. But that is one of its biggest draws.

**ReggaeBoa in Balboa, O Bierzo (León)**

Artists like Mr.Cholo, from Roots and Fyah, New Kingston, Lone Ark Showcase or Adala will bring the latest reggae music to Balboa ( León ) , gateway to the Ancares del Bierzo and with a rural environment where you will feel privileged, enjoying music, tradition and nature.

ReggaeBoa I bet you culture as a means of rural development and it has offers for all tastes and pockets, of course. So you can stay in your camping area or also book hotels, rural houses or hostels in Balboa or its surroundings.

In addition to the music, the best thing about this event is the setting: mountains, rivers and valleys make up this natural attraction, where you can also take advantage of make thousands of hiking trails, bathe in its river beach or go to the river to have a few beers while you breathe the pure air of this magnificent nature reserve.

This year reaches its ninth edition

This year reaches its ninth edition

** Castelo Rock, in Muros (A Coruña) **

It is one of the cheapest options and also has natural wonders very close for camping. Because mountain, beach and music is what you will find if you go to the **Castelo Rock** of walls the first weekend of August.

It is a good plan if, in addition to listening to good music, you want to do festival tourism, organizing excursions through the great surrounding landscapes such as the route of Mount Louro . From there you can see the panoramic view of the Ría Muros-Noia.

Riot Propaganda, Dead Lendakaris, Non Servium and The last one to close head the poster of this appointment in which you will also have urban musical alternatives during the day . And you shouldn't miss out on trying some of the area's usual fish and shellfish.

** SonRías Baixas, in Bueu (Pontevedra) **

The Castelo Rock faced very tough competition because ** SonRías Baixas ,** the festival that will host Boo from August 2 to 5 , stomping this summer with headliners like Talco, La Raíz, Gatillazo or Muchachito , with very varied styles of music for almost all tastes.

From Ría to Ría and shoot because it's your turn to go to Bueu, in the estuary of Pontevedra , which borders the tiny Aldan estuary where you can tour amazing villages, ports and some of the best beaches in Galicia . A paradise to discover.

Can there be a better plan than a concert on the beach

Can there be a better plan than a concert on the beach?

** Estrella Galicia Northwest Festival in the city of A Coruña**

This musical date from A Coruña has become one of the unavoidable summer events in Galicia. More than 100 free performances will tour the entire city from August 7 to 12 with the most diverse musical styles: pop, rock, indie, avant-garde, folk, fusion, hip hop or punk.

best of north west festival is, without a doubt, to take a dip, between concert and concert, in Orzan beach and, of course, its selective poster, which stands out for artists of the stature of Neneh Cherry, Maria del Mar Bonet, James Holden & The Animal Spirits, Christina Rosenvinge, The Limboos or Laetitia Sadier.

This urban festival will not leave you indifferent

This urban festival will not leave you indifferent

** Festival of Light, in Boimorto (A Coruña) **

To end your festival route with a good taste in your mouth, from September 7 to 9 the appointment is in Boimorto A Coruña where the singer house light decided seven years ago to organize a solidarity event full of music and good vibes.

This year's proceeds will go to fighting fires in Galicia and the construction and equipping of rehabilitation rooms in the residence and day center for the elderly in Boimorto.

With groups like Love of Lesbian, Eskorzo, Os Resentidos, Josele Santiago, Sex Museum, Christina Rosenvinge or Mr. Chinarro , the festival of light reaffirms its eclectic proposal, betting as a house brand on the mix of artists and styles.

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