The San Michele Arcangelo Patron Saint Festival in Vasto is a vibrant and cherished annual 3-day celebration. This lively event honours San Michele with religious processions, colourful parades, and traditional Italian music and dance performances. Locals and visitors come together to revel in joyful festivities that capture Vasto’s rich cultural heritage
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In Italy, wild garlic ‘Aglio orsino’ is named after the bears that relish a spring feast upon it. I haven’t ever seen it either growing near to me or sold, but luck is in I finally spotted it being advertised for sale in Abruzzo at the covered farmer’s market in San Vito Chietino with demonstrations of how to use it!
Christmas markets in Abruzzo (Mercatini di Natale) are beautiful, short and sweet experiences that celebrate the Immaculate Conception which is a national holiday in Italy. Here’s our guide to to let you know which one is hosted in a castle, who has a beer festival, where can you buy chocolate & white truffles and more