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Calendar of the Sea and Festivals

When the sea offers what

Fish has its own rhythms. Each month the Mediterranean offers differently — not by fashion, but by nature. This calendar follows the seasons of the sea, not those of the table.

October — Il cambio di colore

October

Il cambio di colore

Ottobre è il mese del tonno, che scende verso il sud. I ricci tornano a riempirsi.

Seasonal fish
TonnoCappasantaRicci di mare

Ottobre è il mese in cui il mare cambia di colore. Dal turchese estivo al grigio piombo, dal blu intenso al verde profondo. Anche i pesci cambiano: il tonno si prepara al viaggio, accumula grasso, la sua carne si arricchisce. I ricci, dopo la pausa estiva, tornano a riempirsi — la polpa arancio riappare, più densa di quella invernale. La cucina di ottobre è una cucina di transizione, come marzo, ma al contrario: non si va verso la luce, si va verso l'ombra. I sapori si scuriscono, si addensano, si fanno più seri. È il mese dei piatti che restano nella memoria.

Dish of the month

Cappasanta, burroto al capperi, pane bruschettato

Pairing

Capperi · il sale della roccia

Food festivals

Food festivals

2026

The food feasts that bring Italy's and Spain's villages to life, month by month.

Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco d'Alba
🇮🇹Italy
Alba, Piemonte3 Oct 2026 — 25 Oct 2026

The most prestigious fair dedicated to the white truffle, where experts and enthusiasts gather to celebrate this rare underground treasure. The atmosphere is refined and convivial, enriched by tastings of fine wines and local products.

Official website
Setmana del Cava
🇪🇸Spain
Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, Catalunya6 Oct 2026 — 12 Oct 2026

Cava Week celebrates the sparkling wine of Penedès with cellar open days, tastings and a grand parade through Sant Sadurní. The most important cava festival in Catalonia.

Official website
Mostra Mercato del Tartufo Bianco di San Miniato
🇮🇹Italy
San Miniato, Toscana10 Oct 2026 — 25 Oct 2026

One of Tuscany's most prestigious white truffle fairs, held in the medieval hilltown of San Miniato. Markets, tastings and truffle-themed menus fill the historic centre for three weekends.

Official website
Sagra dello Zafferano
🇮🇹Italy
Navelli, Abruzzo15 Oct 2026 — 15 Nov 2026

A festival dedicated to the harvest and promotion of Navelli saffron, one of the most prized spices in the world. The atmosphere is warm and convivial, typical of Abruzzo villages.

Official website
Fiestas del Desarme
🇪🇸Spain
Oviedo, Asturias16 Oct 2026 — 25 Oct 2026

A historical celebration revolving around the typical dish of chickpeas with cod and spinach. The city comes alive with gastronomic events that recall Asturian culinary traditions.

Official website
Sagra del Marrone di Pievescola
🇮🇹Italy
Pievescola, Toscana17 Oct 2026 — 18 Oct 2026

A rustic chestnut festival in the Sienan hills, celebrating the Marrone chestnut with roasting fires, new wine and traditional sweets. An autumn gathering in the woods of the Crete Senesi.

Official website
Fiesta de la Castaña de Cangas de Onís
🇪🇸Spain
Cangas de Onís, Asturias18 Oct 2026 — 19 Oct 2026

Asturias' most traditional chestnut festival, held in the Picos de Europa foothills. Roasted chestnuts, sweet cider and folk music fill the autumn streets of this mountain town.

Official website
Fiera Nazionale del Tartufo Bianco di Acqualagna
🇮🇹Italy
Acqualagna, Marche24 Oct 2026 — 2 Nov 2026

The National White Truffle Fair of Acqualagna, in the Marche region, is one of Italy's most important truffle events. Stalls, cooking shows and truffle-laden dishes celebrate the prized tuber.

Official website
Fira del Bolet de Sant Llorenç de Morunys
🇪🇸Spain
Sant Llorenç de Morunys, Catalunya24 Oct 2026 — 25 Oct 2026

The mushroom fair of the Cardoner valley, one of Catalonia's most beloved autumn gatherings. Wild mushroom tastings, guided forest walks and mycology talks celebrate the season's fungi.

Official website
Sagra del Tartufo di Acqualagna
🇮🇹Italy
Acqualagna, Marche25 Oct 2026 — 15 Nov 2026

Acqualagna is the truffle capital in the Marche region, offering a unique experience among markets, cooking shows, and tastings. It is an unmissable event for those seeking the prized white and black truffle.

Official website

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