Monterroso (Galicia), 1 November 2026 — The president of the Xunta de Galicia, Alfonso Rueda, visited the traditional Feira de Santos in Monterroso (province of Lugo) on Sunday. According to the regional government, he was accompanied by Ángeles Vázquez, the Conselleira responsible for the environment and climate change, and by José González, the Conselleiro for rural affairs.
Local reports describe a well-attended edition of the autumn fair, with around a thousand stalls and large numbers of visitors filling the streets of the municipality. Traditional trade, regional food and agricultural products were the main focus, alongside cultural and tourist activities. The authorities did not publish specific attendance figures.
The Xunta presents the head of government’s appearance as visible support for producers in rural areas. No political announcements or new support measures were made at the event. Rueda’s attendance follows the usual practice of showing presidential presence at regional traditional events and underlining the importance of rural economic sectors.
Background: The Feira de Santos in Monterroso is one of the oldest and most popular folk and trade fairs in Galicia. It is held regularly on 1 November and has its roots in agricultural trade and regional distribution. Its historic focus on livestock and goods trading has expanded in recent years to include gastronomy, crafts and tourism promotion. For local vendors, visitor numbers bring direct sales opportunities and new contacts.
Context and interests: The regional government sees the president’s presence as supporting the image of a policy that puts rural development at its centre. Municipal representatives and organisers have for years highlighted the fair’s role as an economic stimulus in the Ulloa area. As of the editorial deadline, there were no independently verifiable statements about measurable financial effects of this year’s event. However, the reported high visitor numbers and the number of traders suggest that it continues to have strong appeal.
The event passed without incident. In keeping with local custom, the next edition of the Feira de Santos is scheduled for 1 November again.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).