Food festivals and events in Genova e Dintorni 2026
“Genova and its caruggi are the heart of a tradition that ranges from Focaccia di Recco to crispy farinata.”
Focaccia and caruggi
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Mostra della razza Cabannina
Basilico Genovese
Basil with an unmistakable fragrance, the foundation of pesto alla genovese.
Pesto genovese must be prepared strictly in a Carrara marble mortar with an olive wood pestle.
The Palazzi dei Rolli in Genova were a public hospitality system: noble families drew lots to determine who would host foreign delegations.
Discovering the territory
Products, traditions and culture that make this land unique
Prodotti del Territorio
Corzetti stampati
Pasta discs decorated with wooden stamps, a tradition of nobility.
Piatti della Tradizione
Tradizioni e Cultura
Patrimoni UNESCO
Le Strade Nuove e il sistema dei Palazzi dei Rolli
Public hospitality system of Genoese aristocracy from the 16th-17th centuries.
Patrimonio CulturaleTradizioni Popolari
Campionato Mondiale di Pesto al Mortaio
International competition for pesto prepared in a marble mortar with a wooden pestle.
Regata delle Antiche Repubbliche Marinare
Rowing challenge between the four ancient maritime republics, held in Genova's turn.
Parchi e Aree Naturali
Area Marina Protetta di Portofino
Rich seabeds along the Portofino promontory.
Parco Naturale Regionale di Portofino
Promontory between Camogli, Santa Margherita, and Portofino.
Personaggi Illustri
Cristoforo Colombo
ExplorerThe most celebrated Genoese, he discovered the Americas in 1492.
Niccolò Paganini
ViolinistThe greatest violin virtuoso of all time, born in Genova in 1782.
Lo Sapevi Che…
“Focaccia di Recco col Formaggio received IGP certification in 2015, the only focaccia in the world with this designation.”
Domande Frequenti
1What DOP and IGP products can be found in Genova and the surrounding area?expand_more
In Genova and the surrounding area you'll find 3 protected designation products, including: Basilico Genovese (DOP), Focaccia di Recco col Formaggio (IGP), Corzetti stampati (PAT).
2What should I eat in Genova and the surrounding area?expand_more
Typical dishes from Genova and the surrounding area include: Pesto alla genovese, Cappon magro, Farinata di ceci, and Pandolce genovese. Each of these dishes tells the story of the region's gastronomic tradition.
3What UNESCO World Heritage sites are in Genova and the surrounding area?expand_more
In Genova and the surrounding area there is 1 UNESCO World Heritage site: Le Strade Nuove and the Palazzi dei Rolli system (Cultural, 2006).
4What are the most famous food festivals in Genova and the surrounding area?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Genova and the surrounding area are: Campionato Mondiale di Pesto al Mortaio (Genova, Biennial in March); Festa della Focaccia (Recco, May); Rolli Days (Genova, May and October).
5What natural parks are in Genova and the surrounding area?expand_more
Protected natural areas in Genova and the surrounding area include: Portofino Marine Protected Area (Marine Area), Portofino Regional Natural Park (Regional Park).
6Who organizes the food festivals in Genova and the surrounding area?expand_more
Food festivals in Genova and the surrounding area are organized by local communities such as Palatifini (World Pesto Championship) and Pro Loco Recco. These Pro Loco associations and local organizations are the guardians of the region's gastronomic traditions.