Tonnara of Scopello

The stone buildings of Tonnara di Scopello stand against limestone cliffs near two coastal watchtowers overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and three rock formations.

Built in the 13th century, the tuna fishing station expanded under the San Clemente family, the Jesuit Company, and the Florio family until its closure in the 1980s.

The facility preserves traditional Mediterranean tuna fishing methods, including nets, boats, and processing equipment used during the seasonal mattanza fishing practice.

Visitors can tour the facility daily until 7 PM for 15 euros, which includes access to the courtyard, ancient anchors exhibition, and swimming in the bay.

The seabed at 18 meters depth contains an underwater archaeological museum displaying Greek and Roman amphoras among seagrass meadows.

Location: Castellammare del Golfo

Part of: torres costaneres de Sicília

Address: Largo Tonnara Scopello

GPS coordinates: 38.07153,12.82158

Latest update: May 10, 2025 22:41