Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the Christmas season in Nardò with our complete guide to festive activities! From local traditions to cultural events, we guide you through all the celebrations that bring the city to life during the holidays.
The historic center of Nardò transforms into a festive journey starting from Piazza Salandra, the beating heart of celebrations, to the streets of the ancient borough. Artisanal markets wind through medieval alleys, while the Aragonese Castle hosts exhibitions and cultural events. Along Corso Vittorio Emanuele, the light displays create a welcoming atmosphere, accompanied by the aromas of local gastronomy and Christmas melodies resonating from historic churches.
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Street and square illumination with colored lights.
The Festival of Lights in Scorrano is a unique event celebrating patron Saint Domenica with an incredibly beautiful and intricate light show. The streets and squares of the town are transformed into an oriental atmosphere with thousands of colored lights.
Where: Scorrano | More Info: Luminaries in Scorrano
Lighting of luminaries along Corso Roma.
The lighting of the luminaries is a highlight of the festival, filling Corso Roma with small lights and creating a suggestive atmosphere.
Where: Gallipoli | More Info: Lighting of the Luminaries
Nighttime illuminated walk in the historic center.
The Christmas decorations in Grottaglie feature lit-up lights, enchanting decorations, and walks through the historic center. The city is preparing to celebrate Christmas with exhibitions, performances, shows, and holiday shopping.
Where: Grottaglie | More Info: Christmas Decorations
Extensive display of handmade nativity scenes in papier-mâché and terracotta.
The Christmas markets in Lecce offer a wide range of handmade products, including nativity scenes in papier-mâché, jewelry, ceramics, and clothing. These items are often the result of centuries of tradition, and visitors can purchase unique and personalized pieces.
Where: Lecce | More Info: Christmas Markets in Lecce
Celebration of Salentine craftsmanship with display of nativity scenes.
The Santa Lucia Fair is a traditional event celebrating Salentine craftsmanship, featuring an incredible display of characteristic nativity scenes. You can find everything needed to create a perfect nativity scene, including terracotta puppets and animals, papier-mâché caves, and figures that will enhance your homemade nativity.
Where: Lecce | More Info: Saint Lucy Fair
Presentation of the book "Zenobia, Anastasia, Costanza, Elena: Storie di templi e di regine" with fundraising for polio eradication and autism support.
The cultural and solidarity event at the Gran Hotel Riviera in Nardò features Dr. Paolo Biondi's book "Zenobia, Anastasia, Costanza, Elena: Storie di templi e di regine," with a fundraising campaign for polio eradication and autism support.
Where: Nardò | More Info: Cultural and Solidarity Event
A path to discover presepi created in Churches.
The Via dei Presepi is a path that allows visitors to discover presepi created in Churches, artistic creations that represent the nativity with local traditions and costumes.
Where: Gallipoli | More Info: Path of the Nativity Scenes
Celebration of family memory with intergenerational activities.
The Festa dei nonni at I.C. "Nardò Polo1" is an event that celebrates family memory and tradition, featuring activities and moments of sharing between parents and children.
Where: Nardò | More Info: Grandparents' Festival
Sand sculptures created by international artists.
The Sand Nativity is an artwork created by international sculptors, representing a biblical scene in sand. This year's theme is "Migrants".
Where: Lecce | More Info: Sand Nativity Scene