Carballo might not be on your radar, but it should be! It’s just half an hour from the city of A Coruña in Galicia, and something very special there happens every year.
A festival called Rexenera Fest is held to celebrate art and music in the city, and every year it features 5 or 6 local and international artists that each contribute one mural in the city during the duration of the festival.
The idea of the festival was to bring together the natural talent the municipality saw in the residents along with the thoughts and beliefs of outside artists. This combination is the perfect formula to create lasting art and to provide an opportunity to open up discussions about urban landscapes, artistic ideas, and more.
Visiting Carballo during this time is such an amazing experience. There are people from all over the region and beyond watching these artists bring dull, formerly unused spaces to life, which is really a rare and beautiful site. There are also interesting discussions, panels, and live concerts that are held throughout the week, really making it a lively festival. So if you’re planning a trip to Spain, look into spending some time in Carballo and checking out their amazing street art.
