It is autumn: it is chestnuts time!
On the mountains that framed Torri del Benaco and Lake Garda, the typical vegetation is characterised by the rich presence of chestnut trees.
In this time of the year, the chestnut ripens and the village of San Zeno di Montagna, situated in the hills just 10 kms from Torri del Benaco, celebrates it with a special event.
The „Festa delle Castagne“ (Chestnuts Festival) takes place this year on next week-end and the after one: on 24th /25th October and on 31st October/1st November.
The event includes gastronomic stands, where you can taste local specialties based on chestnut, concerts and live music, exhibitions and a special market whose booths offer chestnuts, of course, and other local products.
Besides the events planned in the town centre, I recommend you to have dinner in some restaurants of the town, that offer special chestnut menues, from appetizers until dessert. Here are the restaurants that partecipate in the initiative:
– Ristorante al Cacciatore
– Ristorante Sole
– Ristorante Costabella
– Ristorante Bellavista
– Taverna Kus
More info about prices and menues: http://www.ristosanzeno.it/
Enjoy!
