Divina Food Experience
Vietri between Art and Taste: the Amalfi Coast in a tasting journey
About Divina Food Experience
The Amalfi Coast in a kilometer of flavors
Divina Food Experience — Vietri between Art and Taste is the event that, on a single evening in May, lines up the best of coastal food and wine along Corso Umberto I in Vietri sul Mare, a town in the province of Salerno that marks the gateway to the Amalfi Coast in Campania. The format is simple and that is why it works: you purchase a tasting package, receive a ceramic glass, and start walking. The rest is done by the alleys, stairways, and workshops of the village, which for one night become the dining room of a one-kilometer-long restaurant.
The journey of taste
The heart of the evening is the over forty stations set up along the main street: restaurants, trattorias, pizzerias, pastry shops, farms, and historic workshops of the coast prepare dishes inspired by Mediterranean tradition. Among the specialties featured in the event's menus are the PGI Amalfi Coast lemon, Cetara anchovies, Agerola fiordilatte, scialatielli pasta, Tramonti pizza, Praiano squid and potatoes, Minori ndunderi, as well as Neapolitan street food and traditional Campanian desserts.
- Live show cooking with the brigades of some of the most renowned local establishments
- Pastry and artisanal gelato stations dedicated to the coastal lemon
- Fried foods, arancini, and montanare for those seeking popular flavors
The wine route
Alongside the food runs the wine route, featuring over ten wineries and distilleries from Campania and guided tastings led by professional sommeliers. It is an opportunity to understand, glass in hand, what it means to practice heroic viticulture on terraces overlooking the sea: native grapes like Falanghina, Biancolella, Ginestra, Piedirosso, and Tintore tell the story of a unique agricultural landscape, protected by the Costa d'Amalfi denomination.
The art route: Vietri ceramics
Vietri sul Mare is, first and foremost, the city of ceramics. The event puts this at the center: during the evening, master potters work at the wheel in front of the public, decorators hand-paint traditional motifs — the donkey, the rooster, the Mediterranean geometries of blue, yellow, and green — and the historic center's workshops stay open until late at night, turning the village into a widespread gallery. Those who purchase the Coastal Package online receive a complimentary handmade ceramic mug crafted by CNA potters: a souvenir that replaces the disposable glass and remains as a functional object.
The cultural route
The fourth soul of the event is cultural: street artists, jugglers, and street magicians animate the small squares, while live jazz music accompanies the stroll through the key points of the route. In the late afternoon, before the tasting areas open, two discussion panels are held dedicated to experiential tourism, sustainability, and the future of coastal villages, featuring administrators, artisans, and industry operators.
Organizers
The event is promoted by the Pro Loco of Vietri sul Mare together with Erre Erre Eventi and Protocollo Costantino, with the patronage of the Campania Region, the Municipality of Vietri sul Mare, the Province of Salerno, the Salerno Chamber of Commerce, the CNA of Salerno, and the Vietri Restaurateurs Association. The first edition took place in 2025 and has already attracted numerous Italian and foreign visitors, making it one of the most anticipated food and wine events of the Salernitan spring.
Why it is worth visiting
Because it is one of the few ways to experience the Amalfi Coast outside of peak season, with the village illuminated, shops open, and producers ready to share their stories. And because it combines in a single evening the three identities of Vietri: the sea, the table, and ceramics.
Divina Food Experience — edition 2026
2026 Edition: the second edition
The 2nd edition of Divina Food Experience — Vietri between Art and Taste was held on Monday, May 18, 2026, in the historic center of Vietri sul Mare, in the province of Salerno. From 6:00 PM to midnight, the village transformed into a widespread path of food, wine, crafts, and entertainment, with tasting stations along Corso Umberto I opening at 7:30 PM.
The 2026 edition strengthened the bond with Vietri ceramics: potters working live along the route, shops open until late at night, and a widespread gallery in the historic center. Those who purchased the Coastal Package online received a complimentary handmade ceramic mug crafted by CNA potters, replacing the disposable glass.
In the late afternoon, two panels were held dedicated to experiential tourism, accessibility, and the future of coastal villages, with the participation of local and regional administrators, artisans, and tourism operators. The event was organized by the Pro Loco of Vietri sul Mare with Erre Erre Eventi and Protocollo Costantino, with the patronage of the Campania Region, the Municipality of Vietri sul Mare, the Province of Salerno, the Chamber of Commerce, and the CNA of Salerno.
Programme Divina Food Experience 2026
Monday, May 18, 2026 — Vietri sul Mare, historic center and Corso Umberto I
- 5:15 PM — Institutional greetings and opening of the proceedings
- 5:30 PM — Panel «Experiential tourism: living the village through crafts, culture, and identity», dedicated to new tourism models, Vietri ceramics, outdoor activities, and events as an economic engine for the territory
- 6:20 PM — Panel «Villages and taste: accessibility, identity, and the future of coastal tourism», on mobility, sustainable models, and the enhancement of villages
- From 6:00 PM to 12:00 AM — Art route: master potters at the wheel and hand decorators along the route, ceramic workshops open until late at night, widespread gallery in the historic center
- 7:30 PM — Ribbon cutting and official opening of the tasting route
- 7:30 PM – 12:00 AM — Taste route along Corso Umberto I: over forty stations including restaurants, pizzerias, trattorias, pastry shops, and farms, with dishes based on PGI Amalfi Coast lemon, Cetara anchovies, Agerola fiordilatte, scialatielli, Tramonti pizza, Praiano squid and potatoes, Minori ndunderi, street food, and traditional Campanian desserts. Among the establishments present: Da Giufrè, Evù, Alici come Prima, Dal Pescatore, Hotel Bristol, Monastero Santa Rosa
- Show cooking by Casa Torrente, Acqua Pazza Gourmet, Oltremare, Volta del Fuenti, and Monastero Santa Rosa
- Wine route with over ten wineries and distilleries and tastings guided by sommeliers: among the companies announced: Marisa Cuomo, Tenuta San Francesco, G. Apicella, Vigne di Raito, Cantine Reale, E. Sammarco, Tagliaferro, Cantina Bello, and Reale Wine Resort
- Cultural route — street artists, juggling, street magic, and live jazz music in the squares and alleys of the village
Highlights Divina Food Experience 2026
- A tasting route of about one kilometer through alleys, stairways, and squares of the historic center
- Over forty tasting stations with chefs, restaurateurs, pizza makers, and producers of the Amalfi Coast
- More than ten wineries and distilleries with tastings guided by professional sommeliers
- Live show cooking with the brigades of Casa Torrente, Acqua Pazza Gourmet, Oltremare, Volta del Fuenti, and Monastero Santa Rosa
- Potters at the wheel along the route and shops open until late at night
- Handmade ceramic mug by CNA potters included with the Coastal Package purchased online
- Two afternoon panels on experiential tourism, accessibility, and the future of coastal villages
- Free shuttle service from the Marina di Vietri small field to the event area
Prices Divina Food Experience 2026
Practical information — Divina Food Experience
How to get there
- By train: Vietri sul Mare — Amalfi station, on the Naples–Salerno regional line; the village is just a few minutes from Salerno station.
- By car: A3 motorway (Vietri sul Mare exit) or SS 18. On event evenings, the historic center is closed to traffic: it is best to park in Marina di Vietri or near the station.
- By ferry: Travelmar connections from Salerno and other Amalfi Coast ports during the sailing season.
- Shuttle: In the 2026 edition, a free shuttle service was activated from the Marina di Vietri small field to the event area.
Tickets and hours
Access to the village is free, while tastings are purchased through dedicated packages on the official website divinafoodexperience.it and the postoriservato.it platform. Purchasing online in advance is strongly recommended: the Coastal Package booked online includes the handmade ceramic mug. Tastings along Corso Umberto I take place in the evening, roughly from 7:30 PM to midnight.
Tips
- Comfortable shoes: the route winds through alleys, stairways, and slopes.
- Arrive early to attend the late afternoon panels and visit the ceramic workshops.
- For accommodation, Vietri sul Mare and nearby Salerno offer options for every budget; in May, it is best to book in advance.
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Where does it take place — Divina Food Experience
Centro storico di Vietri sul Mare — Corso Umberto I
Corso Umberto I, 84019 Vietri sul Mare