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An ancient dish from Altidona’s culinary tradition, Polenta with snails combines simple ingredients, slow preparation and authentic flavours. Since 1974, it has been the highlight of the summer festival that brings Altidona’s historic centre to life every first weekend of August.
Polenta with Snails is one of the most representative dishes of the Altidona tradition: a recipe of humble origins, born from simple ingredients and a slow, laborious preparation, capable of showcasing peasant cuisine and the deep connection with the territory.
Its modern valorization began in 1974, when the Pro Loco of Altidona decided to breathe new life into this ancient local dish, transforming it into the star of a dedicated festival. Since then, Polenta with Snails has become a gastronomic symbol of the village and one of the most cherished events of the summer.
Thanks to this tradition, Altidona has become part of the national cultural association “Polentari d’Italia,” confirming the identity value of a recipe passed down and shared over time.
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Prepared with simple yet flavorful ingredients, Polenta with Snails combines the enveloping texture of polenta with the strong taste of snails, following a tradition that requires care, time, and skill. It is a communal dish, tied to family memories and the cuisine of special occasions.
Every year, on the first weekend of August, the festival allows visitors to enjoy it in the evocative setting of the historic center of Altidona, among authentic flavors, a popular atmosphere, and community participation.
Altidona si trova in provincia di Fermo, tra il borgo storico collinare e la zona costiera di Marina di Altidona. È raggiungibile in auto dall’autostrada A14 uscendo a Pedaso e proseguendo poi sulla SS16 Adriatica in direzione Marina di Altidona; da qui si sale verso il centro storico seguendo le indicazioni per Altidona lungo la strada provinciale.
La stazione ferroviaria più vicina è quella di Pedaso, servita dai collegamenti regionali sulla linea Adriatica. Dalla stazione è possibile raggiungere Marina di Altidona e il borgo di Altidona in pochi minuti con taxi, autobus locale o auto.
Per visitare il centro storico di Altidona si consiglia di lasciare l’auto nelle aree di sosta situate all’ingresso del borgo o nelle immediate vicinanze del centro, proseguendo poi a piedi tra le vie del paese. Per chi invece vuole raggiungere la zona mare, sono presenti aree di parcheggio a Marina di Altidona, in particolare nei pressi della SS16, di Via A. Gramsci e degli accessi alla spiaggia. Durante l’estate o in occasione di eventi è consigliabile verificare la segnaletica locale e le eventuali limitazioni temporanee alla sosta.
Cultural space hosting the permanent exhibition of works by Belgian artist Ludwig Van Molle
Porto Sant'Elpidio offers a perfect combination of wellness and nature thanks to its magnificent historic pine grove, an oasis of shade ideal for light trekking and family relaxation.
The parish church dedicated to San Giorgio, the patron saint of the city, was built between 1831 and 1851 based on a design by the architect Giunchini. The neoclassical building stands at the foot of the Rocca and next to the clock tower.
