🌊 Marta: the fishermen's village where time carries the flavor of freshwater

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Overlooking the southern shore of Lake Bolsena, Marta is a small wonder that preserves the soul of the fisherman, the slow pace of the pilgrim, and the quiet smile of hospitality. It’s a place where stone reflects in the water, where alleys smell of history, and where the shoreline sings each morning with the return of the boats.

🏺A History of Water and Tuff

The origins of Marta date back to the Etruscan era, but it was during the Middle Ages that the village took shape and strength. Contested by the Orsini and Farnese families, Marta became a crossroads of trade, fishing, and spirituality.

Its Clock Tower, dating back to the 12th century, still stands proudly among the houses and offers one of the most poetic views in all of Tuscia: the lake, the boats, the rooftops, and on the horizon, the Martana and Bisentina islands.

🛶The Village: The Fortress, the Shore, and the Soul

The heart of Marta is the Rocca, the oldest quarter, with its peperino stone stairways, flowered arches, and a labyrinth of alleys seemingly built to slow down thoughts.

Every corner is a painting. And when you reach the lakeside, your gaze opens up: the small harbor, the fishermen, the nets drying in the sun, the restaurants that smell of grilled coregone and sbroscia.

🎉Traditions That Stand the Test of Time

Among Tuscia’s popular traditions, few can rival Marta’s Barabbata, the spectacular procession held on May 14th in honor of the Madonna del Monte.

A colorful and heartfelt parade winds through the village, with fishermen, shepherds, farmers, and craftsmen in traditional dress ascending to the sanctuary with songs, offerings, and deep emotion.

And then:

• Lattarino Festival, with lake-fried delicacies and music

• Martano Carnival, joyful and lively

• Small artisan markets and religious feasts marking the rhythm of the year

⛪Places to Discover

• Clock Tower – climb its steps for a panoramic view of the entire lake

• Church of Santa Marta – baroque, elegant, with fine works of art

• Sanctuary of the Madonna del Monte – nestled in greenery, a destination for faith and photography

• Fishing Museum – small but precious, preserving the memory of the village’s oldest trade

🍽️The Flavors of the Lake

Martana cuisine is poor only in name—rich instead in taste, authenticity, and connection to the land.

Don’t miss:

• Sbroscia: a hot soup of bread and coregone, a symbol of local cuisine

• Eel alla cacciatora, spicy and intense

• Fried Lattarini, small, crispy, irresistible

• Grilled Coregone, served simply to highlight its delicacy

• Fregnacce and tozzetti, festive local sweets

Lakeside restaurants and trattorias offer seasonal menus, fresh fish, and wines from Tuscia, often with outdoor tables overlooking the sunset.

🌅Nature and Tranquility

Marta is the perfect place for:

• Boat excursions to Martana and Bisentina islands

• Walks or bike rides along the lake

• Hill trekking among olive trees, hazelnuts, and scenic trails

• Slow days among grass, sun, and fresh water

✨Conclusion: Marta, the Lake’s Caress

Marta is not a place to visit—it’s a place to inhabit. Even if only for a day.

You hear it in the morning silence, in the fishermen’s chatter, in the scent of a simple dish. It’s a gentle village, that doesn’t flaunt, but surprises. It doesn’t rush, it accompanies.

“Marta is the kind of place you never forget. Because it has that rare power to remind you who you are—while you’re getting lost among its streets and waters.”

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