Saint Anthony bonfires in Gallipoli, opening the carnival

On 17 January, Saint Anthony's focareddhe bonfires light up the start of carnival.

📅 Every year on 17 January — exact dates to be confirmed
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À PROPOS DE Saint Anthony bonfires in Gallipoli, opening the carnival

Every 17 January, Gallipoli lights the focareddhe, bonfires in honour of Saint Anthony the Abbot, known as “de lu focu”. Bundles of olive branches and vine shoots are stacked up and set alight. According to the town, these fires mark the start of the Gallipoli carnival. The 2027 programme is not out yet: check the times before you go.