Festa della Madonna del Mare

Framura and its Madonna del Mare

The Festa della Madonna del Mare is the celebration that every summer links Framura, a seaside village in the province of La Spezia, to its sea. Framura, made up of ancient hamlets perched on the coast, experiences one of its most intense moments in this festival, around its small port.

The Ciamia Rock and the Candles

The most exciting moment of the festival is the fireworks display on the Ciamia rock, where hundreds of candles are arranged to illuminate the rock. The Madonnina di Ciamia, the village's symbolic statue, watches over the rock; it was repositioned on the rock after restoration. The combination of candles, fireworks, and the sea creates a highly evocative scene.

Devotion and Community

The festival, which takes place on the first Sunday in August, is deeply felt by the community of Framura, who experience it as an expression of their maritime and religious identity. Recognized among the Authentic Ligurian Events, it is supported by funding from the Liguria Region.

The Authentic Riviera di Levante

Far from the most crowded destinations, Framura, with its Festa della Madonna del Mare, offers an authentic experience of the Eastern Ligurian Riviera: a vertical village between the sea and olive trees, a united community, and a night of candles and fireworks that is worth the journey. For those seeking the real Liguria, it is an unmissable event.