Gioiosa Gustosa at Gioiosa Marea

In the month of July, Gioiosa Marea in the Metropolitan City of Messina becomes Gioiosa Gustosa thanks to Food and wine festival , which brings the best local products and traditional recipes to the square: the program of this flavor festival includes tastings and shows, to combine good genuine food with all the fun of live music!

Gioiosa Gustosa offers you unique flavors, typical of North Eastern Sicily and of the area of ​​the Nebrodi, such as the tasty cheeses and delicious black pork cured meats, homemade pasta such as busiate with tasty condiments, traditional bread and desserts; furthermore, products from slow food presidia, very fresh local fish, oil and wine from the area will always be found on your table at Gioiosa Marea, a table shared with all the other guests of the culinary event, including tastings of street food and cooking shows for discover Sicilian recipes and flavors together. Fun is also guaranteed thanks to the entertainment of folk groups and the village band.

The story of Gioiosa Gustosa

Gioiosa Gustosa is an event that was born in 2012, to promote the food sector of the area. It therefore immediately presents the great productive and gastronomic richness not only of the town, but of the entire Nebrodi Park and of north-eastern Sicily, transforming Gioiosa Marea into a great showcase and above all into the favorite summer destination, for all lovers of good table.

Il culinary heritage of Sicily is a treasure to be preserved and valued and this is possible thanks to events such as that of Gioiosa Marea, where the products of the land (and sea) meet tradition and invite tourists and visitors to discover unique flavours, also thanks to conferences, where you can discover the history of iconic dishes of Sicilian cuisine.

Gioiosa Gustosa is organized by the Municipality of Gioiosa Marea, with the collaboration of the Pro Loco and under the patronage of the Sicilian Region.

When Gioiosa Gustosa takes place in Gioiosa Marea

29, 30 and 31 July are the official dates of the event. Gioiosa Gustosa awaits you from 18:00 until midnight, with the best flavors of summer.

Where Gioiosa Gustosa takes place in Gioiosa Marea

Gioiosa Gustosa at Gioiosa Marea takes place in Old Townalong the main streets of the town.

What to do during the Gioiosa Gustosa event in Gioiosa Marea

If the evening opens with an aperitif based on arancini or cured meats, the dinner continues with tasty first courses, meat or fish dishes, up to Sicilian desserts, inevitable on a holiday on the island: you will find all the flavor of Sicily at Gioiosa Marea, with the addition of entertaining live shows, conferences and cooking classes to participate in, to enter firsthand the local culinary tradition.

Another way to get to the heart of your Sicilian holiday is to explore all the downtown beauties, discovering which are the most beautiful monuments of Gioiosa Marea, in addition to the wonderful blue that colors the sea here.

The nineteenth century left monuments such as Palazzo Natoli and Palazzo Forzano, while among the oldest buildings on the coast is the Tonnara of San Giorgio, XNUMXth century; today only the ruins remain, but this is a destination not to be missed if you want to see the history with your own eyes.

Among the great attractions of Gioiosa Marea there are undoubtedly the churches: the matrix is ​​the Church of San Nicola di Bari, from the XNUMXth century, but in the center there are also the Baroque church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, the Church of the Chain which houses works from the XNUMXth century and the Church of the Convent.

Also not to be missed are the natural beauties of the area, which can be found along the Naturalistic Path of Cape Calavà, along a route of 18 km. Just 17 km from the centre, however, you will find Tindari, one of the most fascinating destinations in the area.

How to reach Gioiosa Gustosa in Gioiosa Marea

Gioiosa Marea, in the Metropolitan City of Messina, can be easily reached by train or by car: on the train, get off at Patti-S.Piero Patti station, 7 km from the village, while by car, take the exit for Brolo-Capo d'Orlando, on the A20 Messina-Buonfornello, about 6 km from the centre.