Pontevedra 'La Peregrina' bullfighting fair
Despite signs that insist on saying otherwise, Galicia is also bullfighting territory. Currently, there is only one stronghold in those lands that, like Asterix’s village, fights tooth and nail against the false morality that some parts of society try to impose. That city is Pontevedra, and its fortress, the centenary San Roque Bullring, is the place where bullfighting speaks, expresses itself, and feels in Galician.
The bullring is owned by the Lozano family. It would not be fair to overlook or fail to recognize the merits of this family from La Sagra in Toledo, without whose involvement it would not be possible for the bulls to appear on the Atlantic coast every August. The Peregrina is a fair on the circuit, one of the main ones at the start of August, and much of the credit must be given to these bullfighters from La Mancha who one day decided to acquire this property and since then, no matter how the wind blows, they have not stopped scheduling events or bringing the main figures of bullfighting to Galicia.
In 2024, the shows are concentrated on the weekend of August 10 and 11. On Saturday the 10th, Talavante, Juan Ortega, and Roca Rey will face bulls from Puerto de San Lorenzo and La Ventana del Puerto, while on Sunday the 11th, Morante de la Puebla, Daniel Luque, and Tomás Rufo will deal with a bullfight from the house, with the iron and the currency of Alcurrucén. Two posters of great importance and attractiveness, ideal for spending the weekend in the Rías Baixas.
Because the bulls in the San Roque bullring also have their personality. The Peñas occupy a large part of the stands, after a colorful and friendly parade through the streets of this monumental city, which has medieval vestiges, such as its cobbled streets, or buildings dedicated to worship, of various origins, including Gothic, Baroque, and Renaissance.
Well, the peñas provide color and atmosphere to the festivities, but always from respect, without disturbing or interrupting the development of the show, because everything the bullfighter does in Pontevedra is respected and admired by the parish, which only dances and gets up at the end of the fight of each bull.
The well-understood hubbub goes hand in hand with institutional presence, as regional politicians often meet in the bullring to support a show that, contrary to what might seem, enjoys a large number of followers in the area, whether they are locals or holidaymakers. That’s why on the second weekend of August, you, a
Pontevedra ticket sales information:
Pontevedra is one of those bullrings so authentic and genuine that it still does not have computers in its ticket offices. The tickets are sent on paper by the Servitoro portal through a courier service to your home. We recommend that you buy in advance, otherwise there may not be enough time to process your order. Please note that tickets sell out quickly. Only by booking in advance you will be able to attend the two magnificent shows scheduled for the celebration of the Pilgrim’s Fair.
How to buy tickets for Pontevedra?
You can do it directly from the Servitoro website or by calling the customer service hours from Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 18:30 pm. on +34 96 330 85 93 or via WhastApp +34 647 66 93 71.
Make sure you get the best seat by reserving your seats in advance!
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