Ancient May Magic, Timeless Celebration: Santa Gemma Festival in Goriano Sicoli
Visit Goriano Sicoli on May 11 for the Santa Gemma Festival—a magical blend of ancient Abruzzo rites, sacred bread, and beauty that once captivated Escher
Here are our favourite ways to spend a poppy-filled May in Abruzzo. Must visit Abruzzesi sagre includes the Cocullo Snake Festival and do look at our list of pop up events like ‘aperte cantine’ that you can join if you are travelling that weekend. Most of all here’s what to expect from the beautiful springtime flora and fauna if you go walking and the delicious seasonal local foods that May delivers.
Visit Goriano Sicoli on May 11 for the Santa Gemma Festival—a magical blend of ancient Abruzzo rites, sacred bread, and beauty that once captivated Escher


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