Fair of San Pietro and Paolo d'Agrò in Casalvecchio Siculo

A tradition that has become history, for an entire week of celebrations, in the municipality of Casalvecchio: it is the ancient one San Pietro Fair in Casalvecchio Siculo, a Flavor Fair established well over 500 years ago, in 1480.

The Fiera di San Pietro is a great event, which offers all its visitors delicious tastings of local products, unique flavors and genuine ingredients. You eat outdoors, enjoying lamb cooked in a wood oven and other meat specialities, macaroni with meat sauce and typical desserts; you can buy the tastiest products and organize a visit to theNorman Abbey of Saints Peter and Paul of Agrò, the incredible setting of the Fair.

in the program ofgastronomic event, there is no shortage of moments of recollection, culture and entertainment, with the celebration of Mass at the Abbey, conferences also attended by local professors and students and finally, moments dedicated to music and entertainment, with the parish choir and parades of vintage cars.

The story linked to the Fair of San Pietro in Casalvecchio Siculo

The Fiera di San Pietro was born in 1480, created by the monks to enrich local society, with gastronomic exchanges, but not only: in its origins, the festival was a meeting point for merchants of all kinds and you could buy anything. Over the years, the appointment with the festival has remained a much-loved event by the population, which still today participates with enthusiasm, also welcoming tourists and visitors. In the XNUMXth century, the Fiera di San Pietro was undoubtedly one of the most important events in all of Sicily.

When the Fair of San Pietro takes place in Casalvecchio Siculo

The Fiera di San Pietro traditionally takes place from 21 26 to June.

Where the Fair of San Pietro takes place in Casalvecchio Siculo

The Fiera di San Pietro takes place at the foot of the Abbey of Saints Peter and Paul of Agrò, in the locality of San Pietro in Casalvecchio Siculo.

What to do during the San Pietro Fair in Casalvecchio Siculo

If you want to fully experience the incredible atmosphere of this great Sicilian Festival, we advise you to book a stay in Casalvecchio Siculo, the medieval center with Byzantine origins where you will find history, taste, tradition, entertainment and art.

In addition to participating in the Fair, tasting all the typical products and discovering local traditions, you can visit the beautiful Abbey and all the churches in the centre, such as the Mother Church of Sant'Onofrio or the Church of San Teodoro Martire; Casalvecchio Siculo is the town of Spring fountains, in fact, walking through the streets of the village, you will come across several historic fountains, such as the Acqua Fontana and the Acqua Fadarechi, famous both for their beauty and for the quality of the water.
Also, we advise you to stop in Old Town Square, the heart of the medieval country, then continuing the tour in search of tribunes (underpasses) Arabs of the village. From the panoramic terrace of Casalvecchio you can admire the landscape and the surroundings, while a last stop before leaving the village will be at the Monument to the Fallen.

Leaving the center, discover the attractions of the surroundings, such as the Fiumara d'Agrò Nature Reserve with the Ecological Path in the park, west of the Fiumara, or the center of Savoca, with the Capuchin Convent and the Mother Church of the town. A little further away, you will find Santa Teresa di Riva on the Ionian coast of the island, roccalumera, the town of Salvatore Quasimodo with the Literary Park dedicated to the poet e Nizza di Sicilia, beautiful seaside villages along the coast.

The city of Messina it is only 44 km from the town and can be reached in just under an hour by car.

How to get to Casalvecchio Siculo

To get to the Fair in Casalvecchio Siculo you have to reach the village, by car or by train.

By car:, taking the A18 Messina-Catania, about 5 km from the town, you will find the exit for Roccalumera; on the train, get off at S. Teresa di Riva station, 4 km from the centre, and continue your journey by bus or shuttle.