Festa dell'antica pizza cilentana

In the heart of Cilento, the charming village of Giungano transforms every August into an authentic celebration of local culinary tradition. The Festa dell'Antica Pizza Cilentana is a journey through time, where the simplicity and authenticity of ingredients tell stories of peasant agriculture and flavors that have endured for centuries. The undisputed star is the pizza contadina, a thick and hearty pizza topped with tomato sauce made from tomatoes grown in Cilento's fertile lands and crowned with generous shavings of cacioricotta—a goat cheese that has always graced the tables of this region. Over six festive days, the village streets come alive with wood-fired ovens spreading irresistible aromas, and tables laden with food where conviviality becomes an added value to the quality of cuisine. Alongside Cilento pizza, visitors can taste other local gastronomic treasures: from artisanal cured meats made according to time-honored recipes, to rustic pastries that reflect the region's culinary identity. Yet the Festa dell'Antica Pizza Cilentana is far more than a simple food festival. The atmosphere is enriched with authentic folk music, traditional dances, traveling performances, and evocative reenactments of ancient crafts that recall a way of life now preserved in memory. In this rural setting, where ancient charm remains intact, gastronomy, culture, and conviviality intertwine to create an unforgettable experience.