Festa di San Pietro in Volta

The village of San Pietro in Volta

San Pietro in Volta is a small fishing village on the island of Pellestrina, a narrow strip of land between the lagoon and the Adriatic Sea, in the municipality of Venice. The Festa di San Pietro in Volta celebrates the patron saint, Saint Peter the Apostle, remembered on June 29th, and is one of the most vibrant and deeply rooted events in the lagoon community, closely tied to its maritime traditions.

Spirituality and village festival

For about a week around June 29th, the village comes together for its festival. Alongside religious moments dedicated to the patron saint, the community shares cultural events and, above all, the authentic flavours of the region: the heart of the festival is the food stand, where you can enjoy lagoon specialities such as mussel pasta and mixed fried fish, prepared with fresh ingredients.

An authentic lagoon festival

Far from the major tourist flows, the Festa di San Pietro in Volta is an example of an authentic popular festival, where the identity of a fishing village is expressed through faith, cuisine, and conviviality. Reaching San Pietro in Volta requires a Vaporetto (water bus) ride across the southern lagoon, an experience that is part of the charm of this festival off the beaten track.