Bread Festival in Monterosso Almo

Every summer, in the month of August, a Monterosso Almo in the province of Ragusa, the Bread Festival, an event that cannot be renounced by now, in the tradition of the small village among the peaks of the Mount Lauro.
The Bread Festival in Monterosso Almo it is a great time for a party, a party to which guests are both locals and tourists who are on holiday on the island. The setting for the Bread Festival is the charming village of Monterosso Almo, rich in history, traditions and attractions.
The Bread Festival in Monterosso Almo awaits you in the centre, with many stands for tasting fragrant freshly baked loaves, flavored with oil, local spices, cheese and sun-dried tomatoes; the bread is brought to the square directly from the bakers, who offer the participants a product whose excellence is recognized throughout the island. The local folklore, including musicians and street artists, makes this day even more cheerful and special.

The story linked to the Bread Festival in Monterosso Almo

To take care of everything, during the Bread Festival, are the bakers of the town: they bake the hot bread, flavor it with oregano and chopped tomatoes, bring it to the town, where, thanks to the many stands located in the square, the bread is offered to guests, with a good glass of wine. This is the philosophy behind the Bread Festival in Monterosso Almo, simplicity and artisan work, since 1986. The culinary event is made possible thanks to the collaboration of local bakers with the Municipality of Monterosso Almo and with the Parish of San Giovanni, who work together to enhance the riches of the area.

When the Bread Festival takes place in Monterosso Almo

La Bread Festival in Monterosso Almo takes place on the last Sunday of August.

Where the Bread Festival takes place in Monterosso Almo

The address to mark, if you want to reach the Bread Festival in Monterosso Almo, is Piazza San Giovanni, the heart of the village.

What to do during the Bread Festival in Monterosso Almo

Who can resist the lure of the intense and delicious smell of freshly baked bread? Very few visitors come to Monterosso Almo on the occasion of Bread Festival and they don't start their stay in the village with an amazing tasting. But after eating, perhaps even discovering some typical restaurant in the centre, it is time to devote yourself to a very pleasant visit to the village: among the Churches of Monterosso Almo, undoubtedly stands out Quiapo Church, originally from the XNUMXth century, but a great example of Sicilian Baroque with its sumptuous decorations, stuccoes and magnificent frescoes inside; there Mother Church of the country, however, is the one consecrated to Holy Mary of the Assumption, a wonderful and impressive building located in Via Matrix. With simpler interiors than the Basilica, the Mother Church catches the attention above all thanks to its main facade Gothic style. Particular, also for its position, is then the Church of Sant'Antonio Abate, while to complete the tour of Churches of Monterosso Almo, there is still to visit the Church of Sant'Anna
In downtown, there are also other attractions such as Palazzo Cocuzzawhich is an example of theArt Nouveau architecture of the late nineteenth century, applied to civil buildings such as noble residences; Known Palace it was restructured several times following the earthquake of 1693, while the Public Fountain of 1894 is located in the upper part of the village and is also the site of the viewpoint of Monterosso Almo. Finally, among the attractions in the surrounding area, we suggest you make a stop at the Calaforno Forest Park, which is located about 10 km from the town, where you can visit the Hypogeum.
From Monterosso, you can also reach other interesting destinations, such as terravecchia , Cave of Saints, which are two beautiful natural attractions between the peaks of Mount Lauro, or the towns of Vizzini, Buccheri, Giarratana and Chiaramonte Gulfi.

How is it possible to get to the Bread Festival in Monterosso Almo

Monterosso Almo, in the Libero Municipal Consortium of Ragusa, can be reached on the train, with the help of buses or shuttles, which you will find at Ragusa Station (19 km from the centre).
Alternatively, too in the car the village is easily reached via the A19 Palermo-Catania, then along the SS 194, Strada Ragusana which also connects the A18 Messina-Catania with the village.