Capurso is the other Puglia: A village that surprises you every day. With over 200 annual events and a prime location, it's the ideal starting point for exploring the region and soaking up the Apulian spirit.
According to legend, on December 7th, the eve of the Immaculate Conception, the Virgin Mary washed the clothes of the baby Jesus who was about to be born. To dry them, she needed a large fire that served both to dry the clothes and to ward off evil spirits. Capurso So every December 7th a large bonfire is organized but it is also a moment of aggregation and celebration with shows and gastronomic itineraries that kick off the Christmas holidays.