The pepper festival is held annually in Arnoia, Galicia, Spain on the first Sunday of August. For three days, locals and visitors celebrate with religious events, tasting Arnoia peppers paired with wine, popular festivals, cultural and sports activities. The festival takes place on a hill called A Queixeira, where there are food, drink and product exhibits in addition to other services. The festival has occurred since 1980 and is a popular culinary and tourist event in Galicia. Recommended sights in Arnoia include the local spa, the 17th century Church of San Salvador, and trips along the Minho River.

1. THE
PEPPER
FESTIVAL
IN ARNOIA

2. The pepper festival is celebrated every year on the
first Sunday of August. During the days of the
festival, the neighbours of the town of Arnoia are
really attentive to visitors . The celebration
includes religious events, tasting Arnoia peppers
accompanied with fine wines , popular festivals
and formal events as well as cultural and sport
events.

3. The festival is held on a hill called " A
Queixeira " where there are tables , bars,
product expositions and all kinds of
services .
It is celebrated since 1980, from 1st August
to 3rd August . It is a well-known festival in
Galicia of highly culinary and tourist
interest.

4. In Arnoia, the following visits are essential :
1. The local Spa or thermal complex.
2. Church of San Salvador.
3. The Minho river .

5. 1. The Spa or thermal complex,
consisting of a spa , a 3-star hotel ,
hot springs and an outdoor and
leisure area.

6. 2. Church of San Salvador from
the seventeenth century.

7. And it is also possible to do a trip on the
Minho river.

8. If you like pepper, we recommend you come here.
Galicia is very nice and has good food.