Santa Claus Comes from the Sea

The seaside Christmas of Torre Canne in 2025

In December 2025, the coastline of Torre Canne, in Fasano, once again hosted its traditional seaside Christmas festival. The Al Faro Association brought back "Santa Claus Comes from the Sea," confirming it as a well-established event in the "Fasano at Christmas" program of the Municipality of Fasano.

In the afternoon, creative workshops engaged children in themed activities, while anticipation grew for the most exciting moment: the arrival of Santa Claus from the sea, who landed on the shore in front of the lighthouse to the applause of families. To complete the day, there was live music and tastings of local specialties, featuring the traditional Apulian pettole. The free festival confirmed itself as one of the most cherished moments for the coastal community, made possible through the collaboration between the Al Faro Association, the Italian Naval League of Torre Canne, the Sacro Cuore parish, and other local entities.

Typical daily program

• Afternoon — Christmas creative workshops for children on the promenade
• Evening — Arrival of Santa Claus directly from the sea, landing in front of the Torre Canne lighthouse
• Following — Live music and entertainment
• Throughout the festival — Tastings of local products, including the pettolata (Apulian Christmas pettole)

Event organized by the Al Faro Association in collaboration with the Italian Naval League of Torre Canne, the Sacro Cuore parish, and various local associations.