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.

The fisheries association

The fisheries association

Experience unique fishing techniques with specialized equipment, offering a glimpse into local maritime culture and the thrill of catching fresh seafood.
The equipment: Consists of a sac-like structure, made up of three main parts: the top where the floats open the mouth of net; this part is longer than the bottom to prevent fish escaping. At the bottom is the lead weight which drags the seabed and the crown is where the fish that enter through the mouth of the net are kept. The technique: They leave at 7am in search of a fishing spot, then they throw the net which is attached to the boat by very l9ong, strong cables, these are attached to doors which help to open the mouth of the net. The net is dragged along the seabed for two or three hours. After this time, they raise the net and bring in the fish.