28 July - 11 August (2026 dates to be confirmed)
Mendigorria International Music Festival
Mendigorria
A heaven on the way to Santiago de Compostela
The old charter town of Legarda lies at the foot of the Sierra del Perdón foothills. The small town, which prides itself on its peace and quiet, now bears witness to the steady stream of pilgrims on their first stage along the Way of St. James.
The Gothic Parish Church of La Asunción, built in the 13th century and with subsequent additions from the 14th, 16th and 18th centuries, rises up over its alleyways. The high altarpiece is Plateresque (16th century). There are altarpieces dedicated to St. John the Baptist (c. 16000) and to the Virgin and Child (Romanesque) in the side chapels.
The southern side of the church is enclosed by a Renaissance gallery which has two rounded arches from the 16th century.
The gallery and its adjoining fountain, along with the surroundings create a dim and sheltered setting with climate conditions that make it the ideal spot as a haven to rest and be in contact with nature. The atmosphere there invites contemplation and entertainment alike as it is so close to the square.
Legarda has several shrine chapels: San Águeda, to where there is a pilgrimage on 5 February, Santa Cecilia and San Francisco Javier de Basongaiz. Traditionally, the town holds a pilgrimage to the shrine chapel of Santa Barbara on 15 May.
Its patron saint’s festivities are celebrated on 8 September.
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What’s on
August
Jazz Zubipean
Puente La Reina / Gares
3-11 August (date for 2026 to be confirmed)
Carcastillo Festivities
Carcastillo