Discover the essence of a fishing village

The fishing industry has always been the driving force behind the economy of the municipality of L'Ametlla de Mar.

Seine fishing

Seine fishing

Experience unique nighttime fishing techniques with large nets, attracting fish with lights, and enjoy the local marine culture in a stunning coastal setting.
THE EQUIPMENT: Consists of a net made up of various rectangular pieces, with small mesh and can be approximately 250 meters long and 50 meters high. At the top there is a cord with floats and at the bottom another cord with weights; here you will also find the rings for the cord that closes the net once the fish are inside. THE TECHNIQUE: The leave at night and return in the morning. Two boats are needed; the larger of which carries the crew and equipment, and the other has lights to attract the fish to the net. Once the fish are inside, the net circles the fish and is closed, creating a bag that is slowing made smaller and brought to the surface. The fish are retrieved with scoop nets and stowed by the larger boat.