Next Saturday, January 13, 2024, starting from 5:30 PM, the town will host a public meeting dedicated to exploring the value of the Marine Protected Area located between Otranto and Santa Maria di Leuca and the economic, social and environmental development opportunities associated with it. Organized by the Municipality of Tricase in collaboration with CIHEAM Tricase and the Port Museum of Tricase, the event is part of the BLUE TYRE project. This project, funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS), is led by the Municipality of Tricase and actively involves significant entities...

The roar of Moto Guzzi has left a lasting echo in the Port Museum of Tricase, creating a unique blend of the power of two wheels and the enchantment of the sea. This special encounter revealed how passions can converge in a warm embrace, where the roar of engines blends with the call of the waves. Forged bonds in history and guiding At the heart of this gathering, road adventure stories intertwined with maritime tales, creating an unbreakable bond between those who love the freedom of the wind in their face and those who find their epic amidst the salty waves. Two universes, one symphony of...

Within the framework of the AETHER project, co-financed by the INTERREG Greece-Italy program, a captivating exhibition of traditional boats titled “Di barche e di battelli o de schifi e schifareddhi”. The exhibition is set up at the Regional Center for the promotion of traditional maritime culture, maritime craftsmanship and seafood products, created thanks to the AETHER project in Tricase (LE). Eolo, Franca, Lela, Delfino, Rosa di Santa Teresa, Prospero, Aurelia, Santa Lucia, San Nicola and Mariagrazia, each carrying a unique story steeped in life, expertise, historical, and cultural values,...

In the context of the exhibition of traditional boats titled “Di barche e di battelli o de schifi e schifareddhi” set up at the Regional Center dedicated to traditional maritime culture, maritime craftsmanship and seafood products in Tricase, thanks to the AETHER project (INTERREG Greece-Italy), a series of workshops offer a unique opportunity to explore the extraordinary beauty of traditional Apulian seamanship. They provide a fascinating journey through the history of fishing and recreational boats, their construction, traditional navigation techniques, the enchanting culture and the craftsmanship...

On the occasion of the inauguration of the Regional Hub dedicated to traditional maritime culture, maritime crafts and sea products, AETHER project presents the exhibition “Di barche e di battelli o de schifi e schifareddhi. Traditional boats on display” which will officially open on Tuesday, November 21, at 11.30 am. Passionately curated by Magna Grecia Mare Association and the Museum of Sea Art and Traditional Boats of the Port Museum of Tricase, the exhibition offers a compelling journey into the traditions of coastal communities, revealing their craftsmanship and intriguing connection...

Coastal communities from all corners of the world are the lifeblood of an extraordinary cultural and environmental ecosystem. They are an essential pillar for food security, economic development, and cultural preservation on a global scale. Fishing, which has been the most important source of livelihood for these communities for centuries, now faces a number of obstacles, including overfishing, environmental degradation, and climate change. These challenges threaten not only the sustainability of fisheries resources but endanger the entire collective social and economic fabric. Good fishing...