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 for bluefin tuna

Seine fishing for bluefin tuna

Experience thrilling fishing adventures in a stunning coastal area, renowned for its rich marine life and picturesque scenery, perfect for nature enthusiasts.
THE EQUIPMENT: Consists of a net formed by different rectangular sections, with large mesh and various kilometers in length. At the top there is a cord with floats attached and at the bottom another with weights, here you will also find the rings for the cord which closes the net once the fish are inside. THE TECHNIQUE: A minimum of two boats are necessary for this type of fishing, the larger of which carries the crew and the equipment. Once the fish are inside, the net circles the fish and is closed, creating a bag which is slowly made smaller and brought to the surface for the larger boat to retrieve the fish. The fish are transferred to a large cage that is towed to where they are once again transferred to be held in captivity where they are fed. When the fish reach commercial size they are sold, mainly to Japan.

Depth: It is recommended from 100 meters.

Schedule: All day.

Season: From May 25 to June 25.