I Love Italian Traveling - January Attractions of Southern Italy

So you are considering rent a villa in sardinia checking out southern Italy in January, yet you're unsure just what to see as well as what to do. Do not misery; there are whole lots as well as bunches of unique events that simply typically aren't offered in the good old summertime. Below are a few of them. Obtain rolling; Janaury is practically upon us. A Palio is a horse race that pits communities against each other. Pignola, Basilicata holds the Palio of S. Antonio Abate in mid-January. Villa d'Agri, Basilicata celebrates Befana Canterina. You could know that Befana is an old woman dressed as a witch that offers desserts to the good kiddies as well as coal in the red ones. In mid-January Rotondella, Basilicata holds the Feast of Sant'Antonio Abate as well as Feast of Fire Festival on the following day. Corigliano Calabro hosts the Calabria Orange Festival as well as Procession.

If you want good luck in the New Year give kids some money or sweets. This custom is maintained more in the villages near Napoli compared to in Naples itself.

Caserta holds its Festival of St. Sebastian in January. Ensure to see its Royal Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was headquarters to the Allied High Command in World War II. Italy celebrates Saint Biago Day on February 3rd. He was the saint of the throat. It's a standard to honor him by consuming remaining Panettone (Italian Christmas cake) with a glass of wine; your throat will certainly thanks. Some areas commemorate with parades, songs, and also bonfires.

St. Anthony's Day is extensively celebrated in Sardinia on January 16 and also 17. Old practice has it that the st, like Prometheus, swiped into heck as well as brought back fire, so a bonfire is at the facility of the festivities. Each community places various natural herbs and fruits atop the blaze, producing an one-of-a-kind aroma. The women bring sugary foods and dark fruity loaves of pane nigheddu, while guys take pleasure in wine as well as aquavit. One of the most stunning event is said to be in Mamoiada, where 12 frightening masks called mamuthones represent the months of the year.

Every weekend from very early January to mid February Alghero holds its Bogamari Sea Urchin Festival that dates back to the days when Sardinia was ruled by Catalonia; this community's nickname is still Barcelonetta and the old individuals still speak a form of Catalan. The restaurants offer specials such as Spaghetti al Riccio di mare (Spaghetti a la Sea Urchins) finest taken pleasure in with local white wine.

In early January Piana degli Albanesi holds a Greek Orthodox Ritual and Procession. Nicolosi, near Mount Etna, celebrates San Antonio Abate on January 17. Stand up early; ceremonies start before dawn when the monks repeat their pledges of devotion to God as well as to the Saint. The day proceeds with parades and austere ceremonies.