Tonnara di Calasetta

The Tonnara di Calasetta is an important historical and industrial complex located in the territory of Calasetta, in Sulcis-Iglesiente, along the north-western coast of the island of Sant’Antioco. The site is one of the most significant testimonies of the Tuscan fishing tradition in Sardinia.
The plant is inserted in a coastal context characterized by open sea and currents favoring the passage of tuna, elements that have made this strategic area for the development of ancient fishing activities. The structure includes productive buildings, working spaces and environments related to the conservation and processing of the fishery.
The architecture of the tonnara reflects the typology of historical coastal production, with functional elements related to the processing of tuna and the life of the fishing communities. The complex preserves a strong identity, linked to the marine culture of Sulcis and the economic traditions of the territory.