Tuna Route
Tuna fishing off the Algarve coast has played a crucial role in the region’s economy since at least the Iron Age (VIII BC – III BC).
This fishing activity maintained its importance in the Roman and Paleochristian eras (3rd century BC – 7th century AD), with evidence of large fisheries found, for example, in representations on mosaics and minted coins.
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Distance2km
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Average time50 minutes
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Main points to visitThe Tuna Route; Tuna fishing in the Algarve; “Três Irmãos” or Barril Fisheries Company; Anchor cemetery
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Cultural HeritageFormer Tuna Fishing Complex
A unique example of the preservation of a fishing and working complex
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