The Tres Tombs de Sant Andreu is a traditional feast held every January in honour of Saint Anthony Abbot, the patron saint of working animals. It showcases horses in full regalia, restored carriages and residents who preserve the area’s rural and communal heritage.
The streets are filled with shared memories: animals participate in the blessing ceremony, coachmen parade with pride and families gather around a centuries-old tradition. More than a procession, it is a celebration of community, craft and the living memory of a neighbourhood determined to retain its identity.
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The name “Tres Tombs” refers to the three laps the carriages make around the church, a centuries-old custom believed to protect the animals and rich in symbolism.
Many local families restore their carriages by hand and only bring them out for this festival, with some pieces passed down through generations.
Plaça d’Orfila is the prime spot to watch the blessing ceremony and experience the neighbourhood atmosphere, where locals, photographers and visitors come together.
Beyond the parade, the festival honours the guilds and trades that shaped the neighbourhood, emphasising connection as much as tradition.
