Pasquetta sulla Serra

Pasquetta sulla Serra

In Caprarica di Lecce, a small town in the heart of Salento, Easter Monday has a specific destination: the Serra, the gentle hill that overlooks the village. Every year, it hosts the Pasquetta sulla Serra, a large open-air festival that attracts families, children, and groups of friends from across the region.

Location

The heart of the event is the Salento Adventures Adventure Park, located on Via Cisterna Vecchia, nestled in the greenery of the Serra. The park offers treetop obstacle courses, climbing walls, Tibetan bridges, and treehouses in one of the most picturesque natural corners of the Lecce area.

Activities

The day is designed primarily for children, with games, entertainment, pony rides, face painting, and plenty of space for free play and sports, ranging from soccer fields to beach volleyball and mountain bike trails. Music is also a highlight, with DJ sets accompanying the festivities until sunset.

• Play area and entertainment for children
• Horseback riding and pony rides
• Treetop adventure courses
• Local street food and zero-mile products
• Large open picnic area

The Flavors of Salento

Food is a major protagonist: the food area offers Salento-style street food and local, zero-mile products, from local meat 'bombette' and 'pittule' to crepes, craft beers, and regional wines. Many visitors choose to bring their own packed lunches and set up in the picnic areas, among tables and open lawns, to experience Easter Monday in true Apulian style.

A Community Celebration

The Pasquetta sulla Serra stems from the traditions of the Caprarica di Lecce community and has established itself over the years as one of the most anticipated spring events in Salento. Entry to the festival area is free, and the atmosphere is that of a genuine Apulian village fair, filled with nature, good food, and a sense of togetherness. The dates for the event, tied to Easter Monday, change each year according to the liturgical calendar.