Seccagno Lemon Festival in Pettineo

The city of Pettycur is known throughout the Sicilia to be the homeland of Seccagno lemon, Also known as Lemon in Seccagno, a citrus fruit typical of the territory of the Nebrodi boasting a unique flavor of its kind.

To best celebrate this Sicilian lemon, which is among the most popular Sicilian typical products, the Seccagno Lemon Festival, which is now known simply as Pettineo Lemon Festival, precisely because the festive atmosphere will be the first thing you will notice when you take part in it.

The Seccagno lemon takes this name because it is grown with a decidedly lower water intake than the average of the citrus fruits from Sicily, without however damaging the final product, which turns out to be exquisite and possess noteworthy organoleptic properties, even superior to other lemon qualities.

Precisely for these reasons, the Limone Seccagno di Pettineo is included in the entire list PAT, that is, gods Traditional Agri-food Products of Sicily.

When the Seccagno Lemon Festival takes place in Pettineo

The Seccagno Lemon Festival in Pettineo is usually held in first weekend of August, when the Sicilian climate is already warm and sunny, with wonderful days to spend not only at the sea but also in the mountains.
This is the right time to treat yourself to a beautiful one vacation in Sicily and enjoy traditional events such as the Seccagno Lemon Festival, capable of making you discover new flavors but also splendid landscapes.

Where the Seccagno Lemon Festival takes place in Pettineo

The Seccagno Lemon Festival, which in recent editions is also called as Seccagno Days, takes place in historic center of Pettineo, a few steps from its main points of interest, such as the Church of Sant'Oliva, named after the Patroness of Pettineo.

What to do at the Seccagno Lemon Festival in Pettineo

At the Seccagno Lemon Festival you will necessarily have to come on an empty stomach, because you will be able to fill up in many ways. You will be offered several moments in which to indulge yourself tastings of typical Sicilian products, where you can discover the excellence of the territory, from the products of the earth to dairy products, passing through the delicious ones Sicilian wines.

The Seccagno lemon is the main protagonist of the event, as well as being such a versatile product that it can be used in the preparation of numerous dishes. Finding us already in August, you certainly won't be able to refuse the Seccagno Lemon Granita, to refresh yourself while enjoying the landscape of Pettineo.

This Sicilian citrus it is also used in confectionery, with lots of lemon desserts that are continually baked both by local confectioners and bakers.
There will be entertainment, with shows and folk festivals that will catapult you into a magical world, made up of Sicilian history and traditions.

How to get to Pettineo for the Seccagno lemon festival

If the Limone Seccagno has made your mouth water, start planning yours holiday in Pettineo, a city easily accessible thanks to the numerous connections available, such as the Provincial Road 174 , Provincial Road 176, also crossed by the buses of Sicilian Transport Company AST.

If you can travel with regional trains you can get directly to Castel di Tusa railway station, just 7 km away, while if you reach Sicily by plane, you can land at theCatania Fontanarossa Airport or atPalermo Falcone e Borsellino Airport, both about 130 km from Pettineo.

Its capital Messina it is about 140 km away, where you can find numerous other services to move around the area quickly and easily.