Biennial of Vila Nova de Cerveira

Every two years the northern Portugese village of Vila Nova de Cerveira spends a month (usually in summer) celebrating Portuguese contemporary art. Moreover, since 2003, it has also includesd a special section of Galician art (plus art from every continent) after signing agreements with the Museum of Pontevedra, the Faculty of Fine Arts and the Cultural Center of Ourense. The village is charming and its people are very hospitable so I would recommend it if you're in the north of Portugal or Galicia. This type of event is symbolic of cultural decentralization in Portugal and it seems to have achieved great success over the 25 years that it has been in operation.