Imagine walking through the heart of Cattolica, a small corner of magic that, on two Sundays in December, is transformed into an enchanted world, where every corner and every street tells a story. On 15 and 22 December, the city centre dresses itself in light and wonder, giving life to the event that will take you inside a fairytale that defies time and reality.
Cattolica da Favola is an enchanted journey that brings together young and old under the starry Christmas sky. The streets are filled with mermaids singing mysterious melodies, jesters whispering spells in the air, fantastic creatures brushing past passers-by with their enigmatic charm. Every corner is a reminder of the beauty of the imaginary, an invitation to rediscover the warmth of family, the joy of sharing, and the pleasure of being together.
Shop windows light up with sparkling colours, and characters from fairy tales that we thought we had forgotten come back to life in the squares, town centre streets and alleyways. There will be Chinese lions, Alice in Wonderland and the Wizard of Oz, mermaids, stilt-walkers, jesters and the Snow Queen with her horse, who will take you on a journey where time seems suspended, where the present intertwines with dreams.
The scent of mulled wine mingles with that of Christmas sweets, the sound of laughter and joyful voices fills the air. Families gather around extraordinary shows, where fairy tales come to life thanks to heart-warming street and theatre performances. And you, walking among the twinkling lights, feel as if you have entered a dream, a world where anything is possible.
Every step along the streets of Cattolica is an invitation to stop, to look with the eyes of a child who still knows how to wonder, who still believes in fairy tales. It is an opportunity to embrace each other under the starry sky, to exchange smiles, to rediscover the magic of simplicity, that which is hidden in every small moment of life.
Cattolica da Favola is not just an event, but an experience that lights up the heart, that reminds us that the real magic of Christmas lies in being together, in rediscovering the enchantment that lies in the most sincere bonds.
We look forward to two weekends that will leave their mark on the hearts of those who experience it, because Cattolica da Favola is the place where the magic never ends.