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Festa di San Simplicio – Sagra della cozza (San Simplicio Feast & Mussel Festival)
location_onOlbia, Gallura e Costa Smeralda
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Date
May 13 – May 18, 2027
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Admission
Free
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Audience
Everyone
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The Festa di San Simplicio is one of the most heartfelt and iconic celebrations in the Olbia community and throughout the entire Gallura region, honoring the patron saint and bishop martyred in 304 AD during the persecutions under Emperor Diocletian. Local devotion dates back centuries to the miraculous 9th-century discovery of his tomb by a shepherd. Alongside the religious ceremonies dedicated to the patron saint, the festival hosts the traditional Sagra delle Cozze (Mussel Festival), one of the most eagerly anticipated culinary highlights. Visitors can savor the renowned mussels harvested from the Gulf of Olbia, cooked in a classic marinara style and paired with glasses of chilled Vermentino wine.
Text generated with AI based on the sources provided.Frequently Asked Questions
When does the event take place?expand_more
The event takes place from Thursday, May 13, 2027, to Tuesday, May 18, 2027.
Where does the event take place?expand_more
The event is held in Olbia.
What gastronomic specialties can you taste at the festival?expand_more
During the Sagra delle Cozze, visitors can enjoy fresh mussels from the Gulf of Olbia prepared 'alla marinara' and served with local Vermentino wine.
Who is San Simplicio?expand_more
San Simplicio is the bishop and patron saint of Olbia and Gallura, martyred in 304 AD on the orders of the Roman governor Barbarus during the reign of Diocletian.
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