Festivities in honour of
9 to 13 September
Patroness of the Men of the Sea
From 3 to 13 September 2026. Pick a day to see every moment — religious, cultural and the night festivities on the Pepsi Stage, in front of Forte da Lagarteira.
The programme may change. Follow the latest news on the Committee’s Instagram.
What happens where during the festivities. Tap a number — on the map or in the list — to open the location in Google Maps.
Vila Praia de Âncora sits on the EN13 between Caminha and Viana do Castelo (A28 exit «Vila Praia de Âncora»). During the festivities several streets in the centre are closed — use one of the car parks marked below and walk in.
The people who, for a whole year, give their all to our town’s festivities.
PresidentMaria JoséA fighter, defender of our traditions and warm-hearted!
Vice-PresidentTiago CunhaStubborn, brave and very cooperative!
SecretaryJosé CunhaCheerful, stubborn but very organised!
TreasurerMaria MabíliaA warrior, hard-working and big-hearted!
1st Board MemberAndré CunhaResponsible, a good friend and always ready to help!
2nd Board MemberJoana CunhaSuper fun, a little distracted, but very sweet!
StewardAna CarolinaCheerful, a fighter and fun
StewardVera ReiCheerful, a dreamer but very stubborn!
StewardSónia PereiraBrave, a good listener and great fun
StewardCristina MartinsFun, strong and hard-working!
StewardCarina SimõesFun, humble and determined
StewardIara SáSincere, grateful and determined!
StewardInês CostaBrave, grateful but very stubborn!
StewardAna CardosoDetermined, a dreamer and curious!
StewardJorge DominguesHard-working, curious and observant!
StewardÂngelo TorresLively, distracted and a good listener!
StewardPaulo CardosoHard-working, playful and very stubborn!
StewardVitor ParenteResponsible, communicative and observant!Nós somos Maresia
Take the spirit of our town with you! Prices in «ondas» (waves) — the official currency of the Bonança.
Coral or navy, model A or B (HB01–HB04). 50% cotton / 50% polyester, brushed fleece 280 g/m². Available in children’s sizes.
Orders until 2 September.
The t-shirt for Thursday 10 September — the day of Our Lady of Ínsua. 100% cotton, single jersey 165 g/m². Available in children’s sizes.
Orders until 28 August.
Ordering has closed. To find out whether any items are still available, talk to the Committee during the festivities or send a message on Instagram.
To the businesses and people who make these festivities possible — thank you. Tap the icons to visit the website, call, see their social pages or send an e-mail.
