Comb Festival in Caronia

A Caronia, in the Metropolitan City of Messina, tradition meets faith and so in the village, the main activity of the village, fishing, merges with Party religious of Most Holy Annunziata, giving life to a unique event of its kind and much loved by the local population: the Comb Festival in Caronia.

The comb is a fish which populates the local waters and which i fishermen from Caronia they fish in abundance; it is served fried, with its inviting golden color and on the days of the Festival, all the catches from the previous period are offered to the participants. While the fish is prepared by the fishermen themselves, in the streets of Caronia, around the pots full of boiling oil, people dance to the rhythm of the music and the whole town comes together to celebrate; in the same period, the Procession of the Santissima Annunziata, on the occasion of the religious festival.

The evening that concludes the Comb Festival in Caronia becomes a real event, the most important of the year in the town.

The history of the Comb Festival in Caronia

The Comb Festival in Caronia began in 1988, coming to life from an idea from the previous year; the first event to celebrate the local catch took place during a municipal festival, before becoming inextricably linked to the Feast of the Santissima Annunziata. The creators of the festival were Doruccio Buzzanca and Pietro La Falce.

This event is aimed at promoting local fishing activity and fish comb, typical of the area, a fish that can reach 25 cm in length and lives hidden in the sand for most of the year.

When the Comb Festival takes place in Caronia

The Comb Festival in Caronia takes place on August 10th, as tradition has dictated since 1988.

Where the Comb Festival takes place in Caronia

Near the coastal hamlet of Marina di Caronia, adequately lit for the occasion, the Comb Festival takes place in Caronia.

What to do during the Comb Festival in Caronia

Reaching Caronia and organizing a stay in the center on the occasion of the Sagra del Pettine can be a truly unique opportunity to visit both the town and the Marina and the surrounding areas. In fact, in the center you will find accommodation facilities, clubs and many beauties to admire, and then head towards the coast to take part in the great evening of delicious local fish.

Reach the Marina di Caronia and take part in the tasting, but take advantage of this day to also take part in the Feast of the SS. Annunziata, visiting the little one Village church, which is also the oldest. In the village, the main attractions are the Norman Castle of the XNUMXth century (visited by appointment), theSaracen Arch, the Roman Cistern of the XNUMXnd century AD and the Old Bridge. Naturally, we recommend you take a walk through the streets of the historic center and visit the Mother Church of medieval times. Starting from the Church of Nunziatella, you can take a pleasant walk on the Lungomare, while leaving the country, you can make aexcursion in Caronia Forest, which will make you savor the beauties of Nebrodi Park.

How is it possible to get to the Sagra del Pettine in Caronia

Caronia, in the Metropolitan City of Messina, can be easily reached on the train, by bus or shuttle from the Santa Agata di Militello station, which is about 17 km from the town; those who prefer to reach the center with the own car, you can take the A20 Messina-Buonfornello and take the exit for Santo Stefano di Camastra, 11 km from the centre.