Catoira facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Catoira
municipality
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Catoira Location in Spain
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Galicia
Province	Pontevedra
Comarca	Caldas
Area
• Total	29.1 km2 (11.2 sq mi)
Population  (2018)
• Total	3,349
• Density	115.09/km2 (298.1/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Catoirenses
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CET)

Catoira is a small town in Galicia, Spain. It is located in the Pontevedra province. Catoira is well-known for its old ruins called the Torres do Oeste, or "Towers of the West."

Fun Festivals in Catoira

Catoira is famous for its lively celebrations. These festivals bring people together for fun and tradition.

Viking Festival of Catoira

The most exciting event is the Viking Festival of Catoira. It happens on the first Sunday in August every year. This festival is so special that it's recognized internationally! People dress up as Vikings and reenact a Viking invasion. It's a colorful and noisy event with lots of history.

Other Local Celebrations

Besides the Viking Festival, Catoira has other important events:

• The Supervisory Celebrations are also a key part of the town's calendar.
• The Feast day of Saint Anthony of Padua is celebrated on the second Sunday in July. During this time, there's a famous food festival called "da Solla." You can try delicious local dishes.
• Local areas in Catoira also have their own summer parties.
• One of the biggest local parties is the Festa da parroquia de Oeste. It's also known as Festas de Santabaia. This festival takes place on the second weekend of August.
• There are also important celebrations for San Antonio de Dimo. These happen on the first Sunday in July.

Learn More

Want to learn more about Catoira in Spanish? Check out: Catoira para niños