Campora Living Nativity in Agerola

A living nativity in the heart of the Lattari Mountains

In Agerola, within the charming hamlet of Campora, Christmas comes to life in one of the oldest and most beloved living nativities in Campania. Nestled in the Lattari Mountains, just a stone's throw from the Amalfi Coast, the village transforms for several evenings into an authentic village of yesteryear: stone alleys, warm lights, and the scent of firewood and freshly prepared food guide visitors along a path that recreates the 18th-century Neapolitan-style Nativity.

A tradition born in 1975

The performance began in 1975 through the initiative of a parish priest and a group of young people from the Campora community, and it has been passed down from generation to generation to become an identity-defining event for the entire Municipality of Agerola. Now in its 37th edition, the event is managed by the San Martino Parish of Campora together with the Pro Loco and the local associations, involving hundreds of residents each year in a great collective effort.

Over 300 participants and ancient trades

The heart of the event lies in the over 300 costumed participants who animate the village. Along the route, one encounters blacksmiths at work with anvil and hammer, a carpenter shaping wood, a fishmonger, a chair-caner, cheesemakers working milk, shepherds with their animals, washerwomen, embroiderers, and the plowman.

• Pastoral scenes and ancient taverns
• Moments of the Nativity: the Annunciation, Mary's visit to Elizabeth, the journey to Bethlehem, the Birth of Jesus, the Adoration of the shepherds and the Three Wise Men
• Ancient trades of the Lattari Mountains' rural civilization

The flavors of Agerola cuisine

The path is accompanied by local gastronomy, with a tasting menu that highlights regional products: montanare (fried dough), bruschetta with lard, pasta and potatoes with the famous Provolone del Monaco from the Lattari Mountains, sweet zeppole, freshly prepared fior di latte bocconcini, and local wine. It is an opportunity to discover the authentic flavors of Agerola, a land of excellent dairy products.

Christmas on the Amalfi Coast

The Campora Living Nativity is one of the most anticipated events in the Christmas calendar of the Province of Naples and Campania. Between popular faith, rural memory, and warm hospitality, it offers residents and visitors an experience that blends spirituality, tradition, and landscape in the authentic heart of the Lattari Mountains.