From 22 to 26 April Cefalù celebrates Earth Day, the world’s largest international environmental event dedicated to planet Earth and its protection.

Five days of initiatives, meetings and activities to promote the protection of the environment and awareness of the future of our planet.

Earth Day Cefalù, conceived and coordinated since 2013 by Francesca Mancinelli, municipal councillor for environmental policies, aims not only to promote the town’s tourist attractions but also to offer initiatives that help raise awareness of environmental issues.

22 APRIL – World Earth Day

• 9:30 AM – Conference “L’acqua dalle Alte alle basse Madonie – La Rocca di Cefalù: la sorgente di Presidiana”, Teatro comunale S. Cicero, Via Spinuzza — organized by the Sicilian Regional Order of Geologists and Lions Club Cefalù.
• 11:00 AM – Release of ‘Caretta Caretta’ turtles, Piazza Colombo / Lungomare Giardina — with the participation of sports associations and WWF Sicilia Nord Occidentale.
• 5:00 PM – Spring Festival: roaming parade from the Historic center – Lungomare Giardina (departing from Piazza Diaz).
• 7:00 PM – Theatre show “Arabi di Sicilia”, Teatro comunale S. Cicero — with Libero Reina and the dance duo Athene Noctua.

23 APRIL – World Book Day

• 10:00 AM – CAB conference on energy saving and mindful consumption, Sala delle Capriate – Palazzo di Città, Piazza Duomo.
• 4:30 PM – Show “200 anni di Pinocchio: un burattino senza tempo”, Corte delle Stelle, Corso Ruggero.
• 5:30 PM – Book presentation “Chi vive d’amore – Il Cannoniere” by Massimo Proietto and Antonio Barracato – moderated by Roberto Gueli (Deputy Director of TGR Rai), Sala delle Capriate – Palazzo di Città.
• 5:00 – 6:30 PM: Clay-making creative workshop for children, Events Space Bastione e Costanza, Piazza Crispi
• 5:30 PM – Nature walk to Settefrati beach (departing from Castello Bordonaro) — with Associazione Gea Nature Experience.
• 7:00 PM – Comedy show “Metti che rinasco”, Teatro comunale S. Cicero — with Sergio Vespertino.

24 APRIL – Day 3

• 9:30 AM – Beach clean-up “#StopMarineLitter” – The Schools of Cefalù together for the environment, Piazza Colombo / Lungomare Giardina.
• 10:00 AM-1:00 PM – Visit to the village of Serra Guarneri and walk in the woods, with a tasting of local products. Contribution required | bookings [email protected]
• 4:45 PM – Guided hike in the local woods (meet at the viewpoint on Via del III Millennio). Bookings on 3403503628
• 7:00 PM – Concert with Daria Biancardi and Alberto Maniaci on piano, Teatro comunale S. Cicero.

25 APRIL – Day 4

• 5:00 PM – Roaming show Willy Wonka & Chocofriends (stilt walkers and jugglers), Historic center – Lungomare Giardina.
• 7:30 PM – Meeting with Giulia Innocenzi, interviewed by Barbara Politi (Rai), Teatro comunale S. Cicero.

26 APRIL – Day 5

• 9:00 AM – Beach clean-up in the hamlet of Sant’Ambrogio (meet at the Belvedere).
• 9:30 AM-12:30 PM / 3:30-6:30 PM – “Adopt a puppy” and animal-related activities on the Lungomare Giardina.
• 9:30 AM – Guided hike on the Rocca di Cefalù and release of birds, Piazza Garibaldi — with CAI and LIPU.
• 3:00 PM – Inauguration of the Sotto La Luna sector and climbing for children/adults, Falesia San Calogero (CAI).
• 3:30-6:30 PM – La Tenuta Bordonaro apre le porte: visits, horseback activities, animals, tastings and educational workshops, Villa Bordonaro.
• 6:30 PM – Theatre show “Like Kiribati – delirio finale”, Teatro comunale S. Cicero — part of the “Marea – Moto continuo” series.

Ongoing activities

(initiatives running throughout the event, from 22 to 26 April)

Painting exhibition “NATURA: viaggio tra Sensi ed Emozioni”, Ottagono S. Caterina (until 28 April).

Temporary garden in Piazza Duomo.

Ecovillage in Piazza Colombo.

Click here to watch the video we made for the event.

Click here to download the full program.