Patron saint festival In 116 days
Saint Apollonia, patron of the town of the Palio dei Saraceni
📅 Every year, on 9 February; the Palio dei Saraceni re-enacts the historic landing at the canal port
Bellaria-Igea Marina celebrates Saint Apollonia on 9 February; the town is also known for the Palio dei Saraceni, re-enacting the landing of over three hundred performers from ten historic boats, and for the Bellaria Film Festival, dedicated to Italian independent cinema since 1983.
