Festa del Limone (Lemon Festival) is a bright and joyful spring celebration held each May in the coastal village of Monterosso al Mare, one of Italy’s Cinque Terre. The festival honors the region’s famed lemons, which flourish on the terraced hillsides overlooking the Ligurian Sea. The streets fill with stalls offering lemon-infused treats, from liqueurs and pastries to fresh lemonade, alongside music, parades, and a contest for the best lemon-themed display. Blending Mediterranean flavor, local pride, and the beauty of the Riviera in bloom, the Lemon Festival is a zesty celebration of Monterosso’s sun-kissed charm.
Design a Cinque Terre escape around Festa del Limone in Monterosso—browse Piazza Garibaldi lemon stalls at midday, savor limoncino tastings, add Vernazza viewpoints and Sentiero Azzurro hikes, secure seafront stays and trattoria dinners—Book a free planning call.
DATES & TIMES
• Dates: Exact 2026 details not yet published—check official site nearer the date: Official site.
• Recent edition (reference): 17 May 2025, core day 10:00–19:00 — see the Park listing.
• The exact timetable publishes annually; watch for the programme and any downloads via the Programme page.
LOCATION
• Areas: Historic centre (Piazza Garibaldi), Fegina seafront and the promenade by the train station — detailed in the Park notice.
• Map: Piazza Garibaldi, 19016 Monterosso al Mare — Open in Google Maps.
• By train: Regional services stop at Monterosso; plan with Trenitalia.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Free entry: Participation is free; some activities and tastings are paid on site — confirmed on the Park listing.
GOOD TO KNOW
• Signature walk: “8000 passi al profumo di limone” (book via infoprolocomonterosso@gmail.com) — noted on the Park listing.
• Competitions: “Il limone più grosso” and “La vetrina più bella” typically feature; details publish each year — see Park notice.
• Tip: Arrive early for photos; crowds peak late morning around Piazza Garibaldi and along the promenade.
Keen on a citrus‑bright Cinque Terre day? We’ll plan a relaxed route, time trains and viewpoints, and add tastings and scenic walks — Hire Tripologiste.