Watermelon Festival in Torrenova

L'watermelon it is the summer fruit par excellence, so much so that in the area of Torrenova one is organized festival entirely dedicated to it.
Il watermelon, in addition to being thirst-quenching and refreshing, it boasts numerous beneficial properties and is rich in vitamins.

Brief History of Torrenova

Il Municipality of Torrenova, located along the coast between Caprileone and Sant'Agata di Militello, is young, having been established on 24 November 1984.
Its name derives from the presence of three military towers built in the fifteenth century to spot possible pirate arrivals.
They were also built following the indications of Camillo Camilliani, a Florentine architect.
La Watermelon Festival was born with the aim of enhancing this local natural delicacy.

When the Watermelon Festival takes place in Torrenova

La Watermelon Festival in Torrenova takes place in second half of August, when this fruit reaches maximum maturity and flavour.
To find out the precise date of the event, it is best to consult the site of the municipality or call.

Where the festival takes place in Torrenova

The Watermelon Festival in Torrenova takes place in Contrada Rosmarino, as well as one fraction of the aforementioned country.

What to do during the Watermelon Festival in Torrenova

As well as tasting the delicious local watermelon, during the festival in Torrenova it will be possible to take part in singing and musical shows and dancing in the square.
Once the event is over, it is advisable to visit some tourist attractions of the country, including the historic center, where there are some shops and shops to dedicate to a few hours of shopping.
In the surrounding area there is the monastery of San Pietro di Deca, also known by its original name Convent and founded between the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries AD.
For Sicily it is a magnificent testimony of Byzantine origin and of this ancient construction all that remains are the plan of the monastic rooms and the church plus an octagonal baptistery, which has some traces of frescoes. It is also worth a visit Church of Maria Santissima Addolorata in Torrenova.
Speaking instead of the three military towers, they are called Cuffari Tower, Cat Tower e Torre Marco.
The latter, due to its immediate proximity to the Favara stream, is also known as Favara Tower.
Unfortunately, at the beginning of 2019 it was demolished and only poor remains remain, including the foundations and stones.

How to get to the festival in Torrenova

Torrenova is part of province of Messina, from which it is about an hour and ten by car.
To reach the aforementioned country by car, you need to take the A20/E90 motorway and exit at Terranova.
If you intend to use the train, you must instead go to the Messina Centrale train station and get off at the S.Marco D'Alunzio-Torrenova stop.
Finally, some are available bus and the journey, just like the train journey, lasts about an hour and a half.