Patronal feast at Terme Vigliatore

September to Terme Vigliatore: along the northern coast of Sicily the village is preparing to celebrate Santa Maria delle Grazie, Patroness of the country.

La Patronal feast at Terme Vigliatore it is celebrated in the symbolic places of the village: the Benedictine Church and the town steps. If the solemn Mass is celebrated in the Church in honor of Patron Saint, a real restaurant has been set up along the staircase for years now embroidery, a spectacle for all visitors and of course for the locals; to make the composition with sand, letter, colored chips and other eco-friendly material, is a local artist. Furthermore, on the occasion of the Patronal Festival in Terme Vigliatore, the traditional one also takes place Termini Fair.

One of the most exciting moments of the Festival is the Procession of the simulacrum of the Virgin, in which the faithful accompany the fercolo through the main streets of the town, which ends in the park in front of the Church with the celebration of a solemn Mass, followed by music from alive and dancing. The festival ends with the fireworks that illuminate the night of the Patroness.

The history of the Patronal Festival in Terme Vigliatore

The history of the Patronal Festival in Terme Vigliatore is a ancient event, inextricably linked, even in our times, to the Termini Fair, an event born in 1643 to encourage livestock trading. Today both the Church and the civil community participate in this Feast, in memory of the Patron Saint to whom the Town parish, built in 1921.

From a chronological point of view, the Patronal Festival in Terme Vigliatore brought the community together even before the municipality was formed, in fact this was declared an autonomous municipality in 1966, when it separated from Castroreale.

When the Patronal Festival takes place in Terme Vigliatore

The Patronal Festival at Terme Vigliatore lasts three days: on 13, 14 and 15 September the entire religious community gathers on the occasion of the celebrations for the Patron Saint. The program of these days includes activities starting from 7:00 in the morning and until late in the evening.

Where the Patronal Festival takes place in Terme Vigliatore

The excitement on the occasion of the Patronal Festival in Terme Vigliatore is visible in every corner, street and square of the town, but the main places where religious activities and celebrations take place are the Benedictine Church and Park and the town's steps.

What to do during the Patronal Festival in Terme Vigliatore

Once you reach Terme Vigliatore, you can take part in the Procession, go to Mass and visit the Termini Fair, find out i typical local dishes and explore the Old Town of the country, perhaps also stopping off in some of the most beautiful nearby locations.

La Messina cuisine awaits you with his typical products, such as very fresh fish, cured meats and preserves and with its tastiest dishes, such as sweet and sour rabbit or Sicilian-style rolls.

After tasting the delicacies on the table, treat yourself to a tour of the town, where you will find in addition to Mother Church, Also Villa of the Thermae, a Roman construction dating back to the XNUMXst century AD and the Fork of Maceo. Heading towards the seafront, however, you can walk alongside the splendid panorama offered by the coast and you will stop near the Gazebo, the large wooden structure that faces the sea.

In the surroundings of Terme Vigliatore you can also find beautiful beaches, like the Tonnarella beach just 5,3 km from the village; another of the unmissable attractions in the surrounding area are the Baths of Venus, which today are located within the Parco Augusto hotel complex. Proceeding towards Messina, with a journey of just 13 km you will reach Milazzo, while to get to the Strait it will take about 40 minutes by car.

How to get to the Patronal Festival in Terme Vigliatore

Terme Vigliatore, in the Metropolitan City of Messina, can be easily reached by car or train from all over Sicily.

If you travel by car, we advise you to take the A20 Messina-Buonfornello, turning at the exit for Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto, which is located about 3 km from the centre; on the train, Barcellona-Castroreale station is served by buses and shuttles, which will take you to the centre.