Pugliese Festival – Viva la Puglia

Puglia arrives on the Ligurian Riviera

The 'Viva la Puglia' Pugliese Festival is the major traveling festival dedicated to the cuisine and traditions of Puglia that stops in Borghetto Santo Spirito, a seaside resort in the province of Savona. The event takes place on the Molo Marinai d'Italia, along Lungomare Matteotti, and brings the scents, sounds, and colors of Southern Italy to the Riviera di Ponente.

Pugliese street food and typical products

The star is Pugliese street food: orecchiette, panzerotti, bombette, focaccias, taralli, and many other traditional specialties, accompanied by regional typical products and craft beer. An equipped and covered area, with tables and chairs, allows visitors to comfortably enjoy the dishes, for both lunch and dinner.

Pizziche, serenades, and folklore

The festival is not just about food: every evening, music and popular dances – from pizziche to serenades – liven up the pier, offering visitors an authentic taste of Pugliese folklore. The atmosphere is that of Southern village festivals, transplanted to the Ligurian seaside, with an evening aperitif and typical tastings to accompany the evenings.

Borghetto Santo Spirito, between sea and tradition

A lively seaside resort on the Riviera delle Palme, Borghetto Santo Spirito hosts numerous summer events each year. The Pugliese Festival enriches this offering with an event that fosters dialogue between two gastronomic cultures, Ligurian and Pugliese, in the spirit of conviviality.