LA MATTANZA - The Tuna killing
La Mattanza takes place from the 2nd half of May until around the 10th of June. During this period, the tuna follow the currents from the ocean into the warmer Mediterranean to deposit and fertilise their eggs.
For centuries, tuna fishermen have known this secret and in mid-April they begin to set up a series of net barriers in the sea. The tuna fish become trapped and are obliged to follow the direction of the barriers straight into the tuna nets.
It is easy to take part, All you need to do is arrive early in the morning on the quay from where the tuna fishermen sail. The days of tuna fishing are uncertain as much depends on the sea currents, however if you organise a stay of 3 days between mid May and the beginning of June, you will certainly be ably to enjoy this unique experience.
