Cider is the typical local drink in Asturias. This year, on the second weekend of July, as usual, Nava has celebrated its XXXVII Cider Festival. Contests looking for the best local “escanciadores” (pourers) and awards to the best brews take place during the two days of the festival.
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A Rapa Das Bestas, Sabucedo
“A Rapa Das Bestas” is a festival held in La Estrada region, Pontevedra, on the first weekend of July (3-6 July 2020) . It is an old tradition which has been celebrated at least since the 18th Century. It seems it was for a symbolic initation for the transition from childhood to adulthood.
Wine Battle, Haro -La Rioja-
The Wine Battle takes place in Los Riscos de Bilibio, where the Hermitage of San Felices is located. On the 29th of June, thousand of people meet together to take part in this international WINE BATTLE, where all kinds of recipients are used for hurling wine at the opponents.
Descent of the Cinca river with traditional Nabatas
The Festival known as Descent of the Cinca River features the Nabatas, traditional wood barges used since the XVI century to the middle of the twentieth Century to transport wood down the river. This was the only means of subsitence for the people living in this region of the Pyrenees. Due to the erection of dams and transport development, this means of transport is not used any longer.
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