The Fiestas de Santolaya are celebrated in Quintana (Llanes) on Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6, 2026, featuring a bonfire, tortilla contest, popular lunch, chestnut roast (amagüestu), procession, and open-air dances (verbenas). The published program corresponds to last year’s schedule.
Saturday 5
- 9:00 Departure to cut the bonfire tree.
- 12:00 Raising of the bonfire.
- 13:00 2nd Tortilla Contest (registration open until December 4).
- 14:30 Popular lunch: barbecue.
- 17:00 Traditional children’s games.
- 19:00 Grand chestnut roast and open-air dance.
Sunday 6
- 11:30 Parade led by bagpipers.
- 12:00 Departure of the procession and the traditional offerings (ramos).
- 12:30 Solemn mass, auction of the offerings, and regional dances.
- 22:30 Open-air dance. Afterwards, grand hot chocolate service.
Practical information
- December 5 and 6, 2026, in Quintana (Llanes).
- Registrations for the tortilla contest until December 4.
Schedule
Sat, Dec 05
Sun, Dec 06


