Aia to Host Txakoli Eguna This Sunday with Tasting and Rural Sports

The town of Aia will celebrate Txakoli Eguna next Sunday, April 12, featuring a tasting, traditional rural sports, and a romeria.

A txakoli glass in a hand, with a blurred background of a Basque village square during a festive event.
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A txakoli glass in a hand, with a blurred background of a Basque village square during a festive event.

The town of Aia is set to celebrate Txakoli Eguna next Sunday, April 12, with a full day of activities including Getaria txakoli tasting, a rural sports festival, and a traditional romeria.

The event will kick off at midday, from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM, in the town square, weather permitting. Attendees will have the opportunity to taste the renowned Getaria txakoli. To participate, a glass must be purchased for 6 euros, which allows for the tasting of five different txakoli varieties.
Alongside the txakoli, pintxos of beef and pork bearing the Eusko Label will also be available, priced at 2 euros each. This offers attendees the chance to savor local products in a festive atmosphere.
In the afternoon, at 5:00 PM, the probaleku will become the stage for traditional rural sports. The men's Gipuzkoa Harri Txikiak Championship and the women's Kintopeko Stone Lifting Championship will take place, promising displays of strength and skill.
Following the sports activities, from 6:30 PM onwards, a romeria atmosphere will take over. With the trikitilaris Izar and Alabier providing music and dance, the day will conclude on a joyful and traditional note.