Former Tuna Fishing Complex
A unique example of the preservation of a fishing and working complex
Located on Praia do Barril beach, its origins date back to 1842. The space has been converted into a commercial area with shops, restaurants, cafés, ice-cream parlour and bar. The Tuna Route provides the opportunity to learn about the history of tuna fishing in the Algarve, more specifically the Tuna Fishing Complex of the “Três Irmãos” or Barril fishing company.
There are nine mandatory stops where you can learn more about the importance of bluefin tuna in the Algarve’s economy, the method of fishing in the trap complex and what daily life was like on the beach.
Freguesia: Santa Luzia other points of interest that may also interest you
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BeachBarril beach
Barril beach is located roughly in the middle of Tavira Island on a narrow tongue of fine white sand.
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Cultural HeritageParish Church of Santa Luzia
Rebuilt in the 20th century on the site of the original 16th century hermitage
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BeachTerra Estreita Beach - Santa Luzia Beach
Terra Estreita Beach is located to the east of Barril beach, in an area where Tavira Island narrows, resulting in a tongue of sand about 50 metres wide.