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Romaria de São João d'Arga

One of Portugal's most untouched mountain romarias, pilgrims climb Serra d'Arga to a Romanesque monastery chapel, give alms to both the saint and the devil, then spend the night in improvised concertina-and-singing duels known as desgarradas.

28 Aug to 29 Aug 2026 · Annual, 28-29 August
Arga de São João, Norte, Portugal
Free
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