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Festa dell'albicocca di Valleggia
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location_onQuiliano, Riviera di Ponente
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Date
June 26 – June 29, 2026
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Free
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Audience
Everyone
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On the terraced hillsides of Quiliano, overlooking the Ligurian Sea, the prized apricots of Valleggia ripen between June and July. Though modest in size, these fruits contain an extraordinary concentration of aroma and sweetness, testament to a farming tradition deeply rooted in local history. Their cultivation represents a fine example of Ligurian agriculture, expertly harnessing the region's unique microclimate and exposure to create something truly special.
The Festa dell'Albicocca di Valleggia is an unmissable opportunity to discover and taste this small gastronomic treasure, offering an authentic sensory journey through the flavors and aromas of agricultural Liguria that continues to enchant. During the festival, the local community celebrates this iconic fruit through tastings, traditional products, and initiatives that showcase the territory's rich food and wine heritage, giving visitors the chance to experience firsthand the authentic culinary traditions of the region.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Festa dell'Albicocca di Valleggia take place?expand_more
The festival is held during the apricot ripening season, between June and July, when the fruit reaches its peak in aroma and sweetness.
What are the characteristics of Valleggia apricots?expand_more
Valleggia apricots are small fruits but extraordinary in flavor concentration and sweetness, grown on the terraced slopes of Quiliano overlooking the Ligurian Sea.
What can you find during the festival?expand_more
During the Festa dell'Albicocca, you can taste this typical fruit, discover local apricot-based products, and participate in initiatives celebrating Ligurian agricultural and gastronomic traditions.
Where are Valleggia apricots cultivated?expand_more
Valleggia apricots are grown on the terraced hillsides of Quiliano, in the province of Savona, an area particularly suited to cultivation thanks to its unique microclimate and exposure to the Ligurian Sea.
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