While the boat is moving, the line is dropped from one point to another. At the beginning and end of the fishing area, signalling buoys are placed at the surface, tied to the cable that carries the set of cables to the bottom, with the aid of stones, in order to position them in the […]
Interviews (in portuguese) Fishermen from Sesimbra, who sometimes sail huge distances, don’t use the compass needle. They’re guided by the stars and the reddish outline of the mountains. Out at sea, when they see the Espichel Cape at water level, they say they’re in the Mar do Cabo Raso and when the lighthouse disappears, they’re […]
Fish is the main element in Sesimbra’s cuisine. There are many different ways to prepare fish, which varies according to the species. The favourite dishes derive from ancient fishing customs. Examples include the famous stew, pasta dishes, bread soups or fish soups. However, the most genuine and popular way to prepare fish is grilled. In […]
Sardina pilchardus
Polyprion americanus
Octopus vulgaris
Dicentrarchus labrax
Aphanopus carbo
Merluccius sp.
