August in celebration: popular festivities near Masía Can Pou

August in El Gironès and the surrounding counties is a month of light, music, and tradition. While the countryside ripens its harvest under the sun, towns celebrate their festes majors: gatherings that blend the old and the new, devotion with merriment, and that invite everyone—locals and visitors alike—to share food, dance, and joy.

Here are some of the most authentic local festivals near Masía Can Pou, so you can enrich your stay with a touch of Catalan popular culture.

Foto: Laura Batlles

🎉 Festa Major of Banyoles

📍 20 minutes from Masía Can Pou

📅 Late August (dates vary, usually between the 22nd and 27th)

One of the most complete festivals in the area: open-air concerts, sardanes (traditional Catalan dances), fireworks over the lake, a craft market, and an atmosphere that fills the squares and streets of the historic center. Perfect for strolling at sunset and letting yourself be carried away by the music and the lively buzz.

🔥 Festa Major of Sant Martí de Llémena

📍 15 minutes from Masía Can Pou

📅 First week of August

Small, family-oriented, and full of charm. This festival in the heart of the Vall de Llémena combines evening dances, open-air communal dinners, and traditional activities such as a nighttime torchlit walk. Perfect if you’re looking for something more relaxed and authentic.

💃 Festa Major of Girona (Sant Feliu)

📍 25 minutes from Masía Can Pou

📅 August 1st (Sant Feliu) and events during the first week

Although Girona’s main celebration takes place in October (Sant Narcís), in August the city honors Sant Feliu, its patron saint. The Cathedral, lit up and festive, hosts concerts and religious ceremonies. A perfect excuse to explore the old town and enjoy a drink on its terraces at sunset.

🍷 Wine and Gastronomy Festival of Porreres (Cornellà del Terri)

📍 30 minutes from Masía Can Pou

📅 Second half of August

Not a festa major in the traditional sense, but an unmissable celebration for lovers of good food and local products. Tastings, live music, and a rural atmosphere in a truly authentic setting.

🐉 Correfocs, castells, and traditions

Throughout August, many towns in the province celebrate correfocs (fire runs), castellers (human towers), and spectacular shows of fire and music. Ask us at reception, and we’ll recommend events according to the dates of your stay — there are hidden gems every weekend.

Experience the festivities like a local

At Masia Can Pou, we’ll be waiting for you with a hearty breakfast and daily suggestions for activities. Popular festivals are a wonderful way to feel the heartbeat of this land: its people, its language, its music…Come, celebrate, and when the music fades, return to the calm of the masia under the stars.

Are you ready to discover the liveliest side of Catalonia this August?Check our available dates and get ready for a summer of festivals, scenic walks, and seasonal cuisine.