Rites & Processions
The most authentic side of the area, between devotion and popular culture.
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The most authentic side of the area, between devotion and popular culture.
In the heart of Vibo Valentia, Holy Week is lived through ancient rites, solemn processions, Sepolcri and the overwhelming emotion of the Affrontata.
Holy Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 8:00 PM (POSTPONED to 11 APRIL 2026) – Sacrum Opus / Sacred Work, departing from Piazza San Leoluca in the historic centre
Every year, from 1 to 3 May, Tropea comes alive with I Tri da' Cruci, one of the town's most distinctive festivals. Between folklore, popular memory, ancient symbols, music and fire, the old town becomes an open-air theatre where tradition is not just observed: it is lived.
Traditional festival among the most distinctive of Tropea
Una delle feste più sentite di Vibo Marina, tra devozione, processione in mare, luci, musica, porto e atmosfera popolare.