Why Travel to Ortigueira?
Ortigueria is a municipality in the region of Galicia in the province of A Coruña belonging to the Rias Altas coastal area. This town is an ideal destination to spend your holidays with family, friends or your couple. Amazing beaches, its Celtic legacy, and beautiful natural scenery will offer you a unique experience in Galicia. Let's not forget about its varied gastronomy like meats, cheeses, and excellent Galician wines; as well as exquisite dishes such as Mariscada (seafood platter), Cocido Galego (Galician Stew), Caldeirada de Pescado (fish stew), Churrasco Gallego (Galician Style Barbecue Ribs), amongst other mouth-watering delicacies.
Celtic World International Festival: The Festival of Ortigueira
Known worldwide for its famous
Ortigueira Festival, this festival with
40 years of tradition takes place every summer on the second weekend of July and is capable of
attracting millions of people from all over the world who want to enjoy
Celtic music in all its splendor. High-level artists and musical groups perform spectacular concerts in the port some examples can be
Carlos Nuñez,
The Chieftains,
Red Hot Chilli Pipers, and
Tanxugueiras. This festival is so important in Galicia that it was declared in 2005 -
Festival of international tourist interest.
Our
food experts have chosen the
best tour operators offering tours with
food, wine, and walking holidays in Ortigueira. You can check our full list of top food tours to Ortigueira and
top boutique hotels in the sections of the travel to Ortigueira destination guide.
Population: 5,485 inhabitants (2021)