Fiestas del Carmen Activity · Markina-Xemein, Lea-Artibai / Markina-Ondarroa, Bizkaia Image of Markina-Xemein, not of the place itself. Markina-Xemein's patron saint festival, popularly known as "los cármenes", joined by neighbourhood celebrations such as San Juan (24 June), San Pedro (29 June), San Ignacio (31 July) and Santutxu (1 August). 15 al 18 de julio Photo: Ernestobanpiroa (CC BY-SA 4.0) What to see and do in Markina-Xemein