Mazara del Pesce – International Gastronomy Festival

A tribute to the sea and the seafood of Mazara del Vallo

Mazara del Pesce – International Gastronomy Festival is the event that brings the taste and culture of the sea to the historic center of Mazara del Vallo, in the province of Trapani. Overlooking the Strait of Sicily, the city has been one of the Mediterranean's fishing capitals for centuries: its port and fishing fleet have made the Gambero Rosso of Mazara famous worldwide, making it the absolute star of the festival.

Squares of taste

During the event, the ancient heart of the city comes alive with food and wine stalls set up along a route connecting the main squares, from Piazza Santa Caterina to Piazza Santa Veneranda, passing through Piazza della Repubblica and Piazza del Plebiscito. Here, visitors can taste the specialties of the local maritime tradition: fried fish, arancine, fish couscous, gourmet sandwiches, and many other delicacies prepared with the daily catch.

Shows, culture, and the sea

Beyond gastronomy, Mazara del Pesce offers a rich calendar of side events: evening concerts, dance and street performances, educational activities related to the marine environment and fishing, boat tours, conferences dedicated to the relationship between the city and the sea, and charity initiatives. The event thus combines food with cultural and identity-focused experiences, highlighting the maritime heritage of Western Sicily.

A festival for the city

Created to celebrate the excellence of the local catch and the history of Mazara del Vallo, the festival involves local associations, restaurateurs, and operators, turning the historic center into a large festive space open to residents and tourists alike. It is an opportunity to discover a city with Arab-Norman roots, wandering through alleys, churches, and the picturesque Kasbah district, while experiencing the authentic flavor of the Sicilian sea.