La Zzurla

The village festival on the lake

La Zzurla is the historic festival of Monte del Lago, a charming hamlet in the municipality of Magione, in the province of Perugia, known as "the terrace on the lake" for its position overlooking Lake Trasimeno. The name derives from the local dialect and encapsulates the spirit of the event: the desire to play, be together, and have fun.

The zzurlini, the symbolic dish

The gastronomic heart of the festival is the zzurlini, a typical local egg pasta served with a sauce made from perch fillets, the queen fish of Lake Trasimeno. Alongside them, other specialties of Umbrian lake cuisine complete an offering that celebrates local products.

Candlelit dinners

One of La Zzurla's most beloved experiences is the candlelit dinners set up in the garden of Villa Aganoor Pompilj: tables set overlooking the lake, in a romantic atmosphere that comes alive at sunset, when Lake Trasimeno is painted in a thousand colours. Every evening, live music in the village square entertains visitors.

An authentic Trasimeno experience

La Zzurla is much more than a food festival: it's an opportunity to discover a medieval village off the beaten tourist track, enjoy the slow pace of Umbria, and savour lake cuisine in a unique setting. The event is organised by the Associazione Pro Monte del Lago.