Chestnut Festival in San Salvatore di Fitalia

In month of November, when the fruit has now reached its maturity, the Chestnut Festival in San Salvatore di Fitalia, food and wine appointment strongly desired by the local authorities to be able to make known such a particular excellence. For all those who do not want to miss it, here is the main information to be able to reach the village and what to do during the event.

Description of the chestnut festival in San Salvatore di Fitalia

The chestnut festival in San Salvatore di Fitalia is an important and well-loved food and wine event that has as the main protagonist is the chestnut and of course all the most typical recipes that are made with this fruit.

Il territory of San Salvatore di Fitalia has always been full of chestnuts, whose proliferation is also linked to the particular climate, therefore the chestnut has always been a typical product, present in the culinary tradition peasant woman. Precisely for this reason during the event there are numerous stand which offer the chestnut made in many different ways, from the classic roasted chestnut to sweet and savory dishes. In addition, craft exhibitions, show cooking, music and cabaret shows, events for children and the inevitable final fireworks are also scheduled.

The story linked to the chestnut festival in San Salvatore di Fitalia

The history of the chestnut festival in San Salvatore di Fitalia is quite recent because only in recent years have the municipal authorities decided to focus on gastronomic tourism that could appreciate the local specialities. However, the chestnut has always been present in the traditional cuisine of the place, so for centuries the fruit of these areas has been appreciated and sought after for the creation of particular specialities, since the past centuries. From edition to edition, then, the appointment has been enriched with many different moments to satisfy a wide and varied public.

When the chestnut festival takes place in San Salvatore di Fitalia

The chestnut festival in San Salvatore di Fitalia is held every year in month of November. However, the date may slip slightly since it is not linked to a specific anniversary, however the event is always organized towards the end of the month, the best period for picking and tasting the fruit.

Where the chestnut festival takes place in San Salvatore di Fitalia

The event is held throughout the Old Town and provides for the participation of the entire village, given that in addition to the tasting stands there are those of crafts as well as stages for events.

What to do during the chestnut festival in San Salvatore di Fitalia

Those wishing to participate in the chestnut festival in San Salvatore di Fitalia will be able to take advantage of the opportunity to visit other beauties of the place in one of the guided tours organized directly by the local associations.

Among the things not to be missed is certainly the church of Santa Maria Assunta with its beautiful marble altar dating back to 1530. Another church particular is that dedicated to San Calogero: actually it is a santuario, impressive because dedicated to patron saint of the village. Inside the Museum of Religious Traditions, which is located right in the sanctuary, visitors will be able to admire the historical and religious artifacts that were once present in the Franciscan convent. In the end, Baronial Villa it is a beautiful example of civil architecture.

How to get to San Salvatore di Fitalia

Those wishing to participate in the chestnut festival in San Salvatore di Fitalia can do so by car from Messina along the A20 and immediately after the E90, the same road that is indicated for those coming from Palermo and Trapani. From Catania, on the other hand, the reference motorway is the A18 while from Syracuse you must first take the E45 and then the E90. Finally from Enna the indicated road is the SS117.

The village of San Salvatore di Fitalia does not have its own railway station but for those wishing to undertake the journey on the train, can refer to those of Zappulla, Capo d'Orlando and San Marco d'Alunzio, from which one can then continue with the lines of local buses made available by the AST company.