Description
Automatically translated from Italian.
The Feast of San Martino arrives in Maruggio in the historic center with its first edition. Starting at 6 pm, the community gathers to celebrate tradition with music, circus performers, and a convivial atmosphere. Among the stands, you'll find artisanal products, wine, pettole (fried dough) and roasted chestnuts: the typical flavors of the festival that characterizes all of Salento during this season. An event that Pro Loco aims to establish over the years, making it a tradition in city life.
Original text in Italian
La Festa di San Martino arriva a Maruggio nel centro storico con la sua prima edizione. A partire dalle 18, la comunità si ritrova per celebrare la tradizione con musica, artisti circensi e un'atmosfera conviviale. Tra gli stand si trovano prodotti artigianali, vino, pettole e caldarroste: i sapori tipici della festa che caratterizza tutto il Salento in questa stagione. Un appuntamento che la Pro Loco vuole consolidare negli anni, per farne una consuetudine nella vita cittadina.
More events in Maruggio
"Monster Family"
The first film of the CineRagazzi film festival in Maruggio.
Madonna del Verde
Patronal feast with procession and pilgrimage to the Madonna del Verde.
The same weekend
"Nuda Mentis": The Painting of Mario Borrelli on Display
Solo painting exhibition by Mario Borrelli in Lecce
Figura di Tradizione
Mario Borrelli's painting between human figure, light, and tradition.
Abissi Interiori
Art exhibition by Lisio Ferri between sea, silence and introspection.
Intersections in Salento
Creative residency with architects, designers and artists in Gallipoli
Worth seeing nearby
Churches and cryptsChiesa Santa Maria delle GrazieReligious building related to the former convent of the Observant Friars
Minor, currently the municipal seat. Maruggio very close
Churches and cryptsChiesa Madre Santissima Natività di Maria VergineMother Church of Maruggio built between the second half of the 15th century
and the early 16th century and dedicated to the Nativity of the Virgin
Mary. Maruggio very close
Castles, towers and palacesPalazzo dei CommendatoriThe Palace that was erected by the Knights of Malta dominates Piazza del
Popolo with its noble symbols and coats of arms. Maruggio very close
Sea and cavesCampomarinoCrystal clear sea with Caribbean shades and high dunes with clear sand
stretch for kilometres along the coastline of Campomarino di Maruggio. Maruggio 2.8 km away