Entroido de Cobres
Carnival is an ancestral festival that is lost in time, perhaps rituals of pagan origin that with the passing of time and generation after generation achieved the traditional character with which it is maintained today.
Entroido de Cobres
Carnival is an ancestral festival that is lost in time, perhaps rituals of pagan origin that with the passing of time and generation after generation achieved the traditional character with which it is maintained today.
Origin
The starting point of what is now known as the Entroido de Cobres, but was also known as the Antroido dos Cobres, whose main characters are the madamas and the galáns, is not clearly defined. However, we know that the madamas and galáns used to be found along the entire Vigo estuary, but only in Cobres continues.
Continuity over time
According to the testimonies in the documentary “Madamas e galáns: Historia do Entroido de Cobres”, the Entroido de Cobres has been held uninterruptedly since the 18th century, except during the Spanish Civil War and in 2021, during the COVID pandemic.
Originality
The Entroido de Cobres is the only traditional carnival in Galicia whose main characters do not wear masks. It is a carnival to “show off”, where the main characters display the beauty of their costumes and their striking decorations.
Corrida do gallo
The central day of the Entroido de Cobres is Tuesday due to the celebration of the Corrida do Galo, which is also a local holiday. The event has started at 4 PM from time immemorial, always opened by a performance of the madamas and galáns.
News
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The 8th Entroido Gathering brought together tradition, heritage and cultural exchange in Vilaboa
Entroido de Cobres celebrated its eighth edition in a particularly significant year following its recognition as a Festival of National Tourist Interest On 27 June, Vilaboa hosted the 8th Entroido...
The 8th Entroido Gathering of Vilaboa will bring together traditional carnival groups from Galicia, Cantabria, Extremadura and Portugal
On 27 June 2026, Cobres will once again become a meeting point for traditional culture with the celebration of the 8th Entroido Gathering of Vilaboa, an event firmly established within Galicia’s...
The VIII Vilaboa Carnival Gathering completes the line-up for its Night of Encounters
The VIII Vilaboa Carnival Gathering, taking place on 27 June in Vilaboa, has now completed the line-up for its eagerly awaited Night of Encounters, a musical programme designed to extend the...
Events
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VIII Entroido de Cobres Gathering 2026: Vilaboa will once again become the capital of traditional carnival
Entroido de Cobres will celebrate the 8th edition of the Entroido Gathering on Saturday, 27 June 2026, a well-established event in Galicia’s cultural calendar that will once again turn Vilaboa into...
Entroido de Cobres to take part in the 11th International Iberian Masquerade Festival ViboMask 2026
Entroido de Cobres will take part in the 11th edition of the International Iberian Masquerade Festival ViboMask 2026, one of the most important gatherings on the Iberian Peninsula dedicated to...
Entroido de Cobres 2026 Morada
Entroido de Cobres 2026 continues with the traditional Morada of Entroido, a day of togetherness designed to share food, music and good company after the intense days of celebration. The event will...