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Viana do Bolo is a municipality in the province of Ourense, in the autonomous community of Galicia, Spain. It belongs to the comarca of Viana.
The Entrudio (carnival) of Viana do Bolo is its most famous celebration. It features the character of the boteiro, the fulións from all over the territory and the comparsas, a traditional masquerade that travels through the small villages of the municipality performing humorous plays in verse and playing music.
In 2015 the ‘Mascarada Ibérica’ (‘Festival Internacional Mascarada Ibérica ViBoMask’ since 2020) has been held in Viana do Bolo and Vilariño de Conso. This festival, which acts as a prelude to the local Entrudio (carnival), is usually held in winter and has come to congregate in its last edition more than 45 winter masquerades from various parts of Spain, Portugal and even Italy, with about 700 participants, making it the largest concentration of masquerades in the entire Iberian Peninsula. The festival has been held in Viana do Bolo and Vilariño de Conso since 2015.
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The essentials for getting around Viana do Bolo without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.
Coordinates: 42.1792° N, 7.1128° O
By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.
We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.
There are no events in Viana do Bolo's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.
Spring
Fields in bloom and good walking temperatures.
Summer
Mild summers, with some rainy or misty days; festivals tend to cluster in these months.
Autumn
Golden light, mushroom season and fewer visitors.
Winter
Cold and short days. Life gathers in the bar and the square.
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