WHAT'S on in FEBRUARY ITALY

In February, nearly every town and village has it’s own carnival, which traditionally was the period of partying as much as you can before lent arrived on Ash Wednesday. The most famous and biggest of all is in Venice.

SICILY

Agrigento

Almond Blossom Festival – 1st Sunday in February

Folk festival of song, dance, costumes and fireworks. Open air performances of drama and music staged in the Valley of the Temples. All the almond blossoms are out and the air is filled with a sweet perfume.

TUSCANY

Viarreggio - Carnivale

Highlight of the Carnevale festivities is the procession of spectacular and colourful floats.

VENETO

Venice

Carnivale here is one of the most famous throughout the world. It is an amazing time in Venice so one needs to book early. The costumes are incredible and the mask makers work overtime to produce some extraordinary creations. Masked balls abound as well as weird and wonderful creatures wondering the streets.

Carnevale di Viareggio