Saint Rita Festival with Mussel Festival
Andora's oldest festival, blending devotion and sea flavors
About Saint Rita Festival
Andora and Devotion to Saint Rita
In the town of Andora (Province of Savona), on the Riviera di Ponente, the Saint Rita Festival is considered the oldest religious event in the town. Every May 22nd, the day dedicated to the saint from Cascia, the community gathers around her effigy with a series of celebrations that blend faith and popular tradition.
Mass, Procession, and Blessing of Roses
The religious program includes a solemn mass, a procession with the wooden effigy of Saint Rita, and the characteristic blessing of roses, the flower symbolizing the saint according to devotional tradition. It is a deeply felt moment for the Andora community, which renews an ancient bond with its patron saint of popular devotion each year.
The Mussel Festival
Alongside the religious dimension is the Mussel Festival 'alla Rita', with food stalls offering the queen of Riviera cuisine, prepared according to local recipes. The combination of religious festival and gastronomic fair is typical of the Western Ligurian festivals, where conviviality at the table is an integral part of the celebration. A festival that tells the seafaring and devout soul of Andora.
Saint Rita Festival — edition 2026
The Saint Rita Festival 2026 is celebrated on May 22nd in Andora, the oldest religious event in town. The program includes a solemn mass, a procession with the wooden effigy of Saint Rita, and the blessing of roses. The festival is accompanied by the Mussel Festival 'alla Rita', with food stalls dedicated to the famous mollusk. For the 2026 edition, the gastronomic component may be reduced due to new RUNTS regulations.
Programme Saint Rita Festival 2026
Friday, May 22, 2026
- Solemn mass in honor of Saint Rita
- Procession with the saint's wooden effigy
- Blessing of roses
- Mussel Festival 'alla Rita' with food stalls
Detailed schedule will be announced by the parish of Andora closer to the festival.
Highlights Saint Rita Festival 2026
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Practical information — Saint Rita Festival
How to get there
By train: Andora station on the Genoa–Ventimiglia line. By car: A10 motorway, Andora exit.
Admission
Religious celebrations are free admission; festival with paid consumption at the stalls.
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Where does it take place — Saint Rita Festival
Andora
Andora, 17051 Andora