Mandanici Oil Festival

The Mandanici Oil Festival is an event aimed at enhancing the production of the aforementioned local product, also called green gold because of its very high quality.
It is an annual appointment ready to enliven the squares of the small town located in the province of Messina.
This town of just over six hundred inhabitants, thanks to its geographical position between hills and mountain areas, enjoys a rather favorable climate for the growth and development of the olives, which, once harvested, are subjected to classic pressing within a maximum of 48 hours, so as to obtain a product characterized by an intense aroma and colour, perfect to combine with any dish.

History of the Mandanici Oil Festival

The small town of Mandanici, set on the slopes of the Peloritani Mountains at a height of 417 meters above sea level, it has already existed since the XNUMXth century and at the time this village was the property of a Basilian monastery established by Roger the Norman.
The production of oil is well established, also because the place is surrounded by woods, olive groves and vineyards.
The event is organized with the support of the Union of Municipalities of the Joniche and Peloritani Valleys.

When the Mandanici Oil Festival takes place

The kermesse is held towards the first half of March and lasts for two days.
Given that the annual appointment varies from time to time, it is advisable to inquire on the website of the Municipality of Mandanici.

Where the Mandanici Oil Festival takes place

The event takes place precisely in the locality of Mandanici, well known for the production of an excellent oil, in honor of which numerous exhibition stands are set up along the main streets of the town.

What to do during the Mandanici Oil Festival

When you go to the Mandanici Oil Festival it will be literally impossible to resist the numerous culinary delicacies seasoned with its protagonist; you will be spoiled for choice.
Furthermore, it is recommended to buy a few bottles for future home consumption or to give as a gift to a loved one who will undoubtedly appreciate such a kind gesture.
The festival will then be enlivened by shows capable of making the atmosphere even more cheerful and fun.
If you mean visit Mandanici, you must not miss the Duomo.
The building is located right in the town center and is decorated with a wooden roof, numerous frescoes and columns made of red clay from local quarries.
Another equally suggestive place are the remains of theSt. Basil's Abbey, commissioned by Count Roger the Norman during the year one thousand.

How to get to the Mandanici Oil Festival

Mandanici is about fifty minutes awayauto from Messina and to reach it you need to take both the A18 and the E45 motorways.
For those who do not intend to pay the toll, no problem, just take the Strada Statale 114 Orientale Sicula.
If instead you want to arrive in the village on the train, you have to go to the Messina Centrale railway station, get off at the Furci stop and take a bus or a taxi that takes you to the town.