- Cudillero
- Locality: San Martín de Luiña
- Days: August (3rd and 4th)
- Type: Touristic Interest Festival of the Principality of Asturias.
On the first weekend of August, San Martín de Luiña becomes a great vaqueiro (cowherd) festival, as its Vaqueiro Market is one of the major events of the Asturian summer in the western region. Multiple activities are organized around this market, including visits to the vaqueiro brañas (mountain pastures), parades, traditional cider songs, bagpipe groups, and more.
There is no shortage of moments dedicated to the traditional rural vaqueiro culture of the area. It is possible to see buelles (traditional dwellings) and carros del país (country carts), as well as a representation of a vaqueiro wedding. Not to mention the typical craftsmanship or the vaqueiro menus that can be enjoyed in the local restaurants. And, of course, there are always activities for children.
In short, it is a tribute to the vaqueiro culture and the rural world of Asturias in a privileged setting such as San Martín de Luiña. The Vaqueiro Market will transport you to another era and allow you to have a different leisure experience.