In 270 days Patron saint festival
15–16 July 2027
Main day: Friday 16 July
Scalea celebrates the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel on 15 and 16 July. On the morning of the 16th, the mayor, on behalf of the townspeople, offers a votive candle to the Madonna; the procession includes women carrying «cinte» on their heads, richly decorated wooden frames built to hold votive candles.
The patron of Scalea is the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel, celebrated on 15 and 16 July.
On the morning of 16 July, the mayor, on behalf of the townspeople, offers a votive candle to the Madonna. On the day of the feast, the procession of the statue includes women carrying «cinte» on their heads: richly decorated wooden frames built to hold votive candles. The town also holds the Torre Talao and the Castle of Scalea.
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