Why is the 17th Ribeira Sacra festival a unique experience?
17º Ribeira Sacra FestivalWhy is the 17th Ribeira Sacra festival a unique experience?
In a unique natural landscape, with the canyons of the river Sil in the background and centenary vineyards. This is the setting for the 17th Ribeira Sacra festival , which celebrates its eighth edition from July 26 to 28. Music, art, gastronomy… unique experiences in an unconventional festival.
The territory is the most important part of 17º Ribeira Sacra, we create a festival in a natural landscape and respecting it and treating it with care is essential. Our unique scenarios and installations are made in a sustainable way with the environment. Thanks to this we can experience unforgettable moments in viewpoints, ancient wineries or in some of the wineries in the area such as Regina Viarum.
17th Ribeira Sacra is a total experience, where everything counts. First of all, as we explained, the territory, our raison d’être, but also its gastronomy or heritage. As for the gastronomic part in this festival you can enjoy high quality dishes, prepared by some of the best chefs in Galicia. In fact, Michelin-starred chefs such as Lucía Freitas and Álvaro Veira have already worked in our kitchens. We want you to know the local and proximity products of the Ribeira Sacra, and that is what you will find in the Gastro Zone of each space.
And speaking of the Ribeira Sacra we cannot forget its wines and wineries. Heroic viticulture, so called because of the steepness of the slopes where the vineyards are located, organizes the landscape. From there come the Ribeira Sacra Denomination of Origin wines, whites or reds that will not leave you indifferent. You will be able to taste them while you live one of our concerts, but we want the experience to go further. That is why we organize tastings in which you can learn more about each of the wines in a dynamic way.
Don’t worry if you are not an expert, these are tastings for all levels where the important thing is to have a good time, plus in some you can enjoy a pairing with music or meet wines from other regions.
Territory Festivals
. Or learn about the wine production process by visiting traditional wineries through guided tours. Looking forward to more? You will also be able to see exhibitions of artists related to the countryside and nature. Facilities prepared exclusively for the 17th Ribeira Sacra.
We could not finish this article without talking about music. The best national and international artists in a unique environment, because culture in rural areas is alive and has the same quality as in big cities. That is why we will bring artists such as Morcheeba, Queralt Lahoz or Glassio to the center of the Ribeira Sacra. Don’t miss them!