Last updated: 11 November 2024
Discover the Christmas charm of Marsala with our complete event guide. Whether you're a resident or a visitor, we offer a journey through the most appreciated holiday celebrations in this Sicilian city.
Marsala's historic center transforms during the holidays, with Palazzo VII Aprile serving as a backdrop for traditional light displays. Piazza della Repubblica hosts the Christmas market with local craft stalls and gastronomic specialties, while Via XI Maggio comes alive with musical performances and living nativity scenes. The celebrations extend to the seafront, where you can enjoy sea views during evening walks.
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Marsala Other Holiday Activities
Visit to the Salt Pans of Marsala
- What to Expect
- Experience of salt production with historical and unique processes.
- Description
- Visit the Salt Pans of Marsala for a unique experience immersed in history and nature. The production of salt involves long processes that culminate in the crystallization of white gold, creating an atmosphere rich in history and unique scents.
- Where
- Marsala | More Info : Visit to the Salt Pans of Marsala
Boat Tour of the Egadi Islands
- What to Expect
- Daily excursions with stops at the most charming coves.
- Description
- The boat tour to the Egadi Islands offers the chance to explore Favignana and Levanzo islands departing from Marsala. These daily excursions include stops at the most charming coves, snorkeling opportunities, and lunch on board. The itinerary may vary, but always with the guidance of an experienced captain.
- Where
- Marsala | More Info : Boat Tour of the Egadi Islands
Festival of the Sfince
- What to Expect
- Unique and quick preparation of the sfincia.
- Description
- The Sagra della Sfincia di Montelepre is an annual event celebrating the traditional Montelepre sweet treat, sfincia, made with simple ingredients like water and flour, sugar, honey, and cinnamon. The sfincia is worked quickly in a pot and then poured into a wooden platform called "scanaturi" to form small sfince in the shape of a bow.
- Where
- Montelepre | More Info : Festival of the Sfince