Festival of the Madonna of the Sea
Candles and fireworks on the Ciamia rock in the seaside village of Framura
About Madonna del Mare
Framura and its Madonna of the Sea
The Festival of the Madonna of the Sea 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 placed to illuminate the rock. The Madonnina di Ciamia (Little Madonna of 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 setting.
Devotion and Community
The festival, which falls on the first Sunday of 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 Festival of the Madonna of the Sea, offers an authentic experience of the Eastern Liguria: 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.
Madonna del Mare — edition 2026
On Sunday, August 2, 2026, the first Sunday of the month, Framura celebrates the Festival of the Madonna of the Sea at its small port. In the evening, hundreds of candles are placed on the Ciamia rock, at the foot of the little Madonna, creating a highly evocative setting that precedes the fireworks display over the sea.
The festival is recognized among the Authentic Ligurian Events 2026 and is supported by funding from the Liguria Region. The detailed program will be announced by the Municipality in the weeks prior.
Programme Madonna del Mare 2026
Sunday, August 2, 2026 - Framura Small Port
- Celebrations in honor of the Madonna of the Sea
- Lighting of hundreds of candles on the Ciamia rock
- Fireworks display over the sea
Detailed hourly program to be confirmed.
Highlights Madonna del Mare 2026
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How to get there
Framura is served by the train station on the Genoa-La Spezia line. By car, take the Carrodano or Deiva Marina exit from the A12 motorway. The small port can be reached from the coastal hamlets of the village.
Admission
Free admission event. It is advisable to arrive early to watch the spectacle from the small port.
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Porticciolo di Framura