Christmas Time in Castiglione della Pescaia

Christmas in Castiglione della Pescaia

When December arrives, the seaside village of Castiglione della Pescaia, in the Province of Grosseto, transforms into a Christmas village overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Christmas Time festival fills the streets of the historic center, the squares, and the seafront with lights, music, markets, and traditions that last for over a month, from the lighting of the decorations until Epiphany.

A festival for the whole Maremma

Organized by the Municipality of Castiglione della Pescaia in collaboration with the local commercial center, parishes, and regional associations, Christmas Time is designed as a widespread celebration involving both the main town and its surrounding hamlets. The program alternates between entertainment and family-friendly activities, offering an authentic, non-touristy atmosphere typical of the Maremma coast in the off-season.

What to expect

• Illuminations and tree lighting in Piazza della Repubblica, which officially kicks off the festivities.
• Traveling artisan market through the village streets, featuring local products and gift ideas.
• Christmas Village with Santa's House and creative workshops for children.
• Living nativity scene with a procession through the town center.
• New Year's Eve in the square with live music to ring in the new year.
• The Calza Demografica, a parade of the stocking considered the longest in Italy, a symbol of the Epiphany in Castiglione.
• Shows, fairy tales in the library, museum events, and the arrival of the Befana in the hamlets.

Why it's worth it

Christmas Time is the perfect opportunity to discover a different side of the Maremma—the winter side—when Castiglione della Pescaia regains a slow, welcoming rhythm. Between the scent of the sea and the lights of the village, it is an authentic celebration that unites the local community and welcomes visitors with a rich, almost entirely free calendar of events.