The festival of the sea

In the first place, June 29th in Sciacca (AG), is the feast of St. Peter and the traditional “Feast of the Sea” June 28th, 29th, 30th and July 1st. In addition, three days of religious, cultural, musical events and initiatives related to The local gastronomy. Second, Sciacca and the “Maritime Quarter” experience intense festive days.

So the Festival of the Sea is a traditional festival. It is held in June in honor of San Pietro, the protector of fishermen. The procession is also very characteristic. It takes place in the sea in front of the harbor with the statue of St. Peter in a boat. But also accompanied by fishing boats from the Saccense fleet.

There, various tastings, music, neighborhood games, including the famous “Ntinna a Mari”. But shows with strong tourist attractions also frame the festival of St. Peter. The procession of the saint is significant and moves in the sea in front of the port with the statue of saint Peter. Plus that is in a boat and accompanied by ships from the Saccense fleet. Finally, there is a fair with fish tastings, music shows and fireworks.