Arriving from the square we come to the Antica Tonnara of Su Pranu, the original nucleus built at the end of the 16th century under the Spanish rule, where still today, the structures for the processing of bluefin tuna, the salt warehouse and the little church of Sant’Antonio overlook the inner courtyard. On the first floor we will visit the rooms that housed rich families for centuries, leaving important traces of their lives.

We will also visit the inside of the typical tonnarotti  (typical name of the tuna fishermen) house, traditionally called shack, also used for processing the internal organs of the tuna. During the visit we will delve into the fishing techniques used, the rituals connected to them as well as the everyday aspects of living in such a community.

As we continue our tour we will explore the historical center of Portoscuso flanking the small beach Sa Caletta on a panoramic walk until we reach the Spanish tower.  Inside we will examine the architectural aspects, the historical events that made it protagonist as well as the aspects of coral fishing. The tower’s terrace is the most striking viewpoint of the town, from which we can admire the surrounding coastal landscape and the two islands on the opposite coast, Sant’Antioco and Carloforte.

Finally, we conclude the guided tour of the Tonnara local, decorated according to the Sardinian tradition, where we can admire an exhibition of the most significant handcrafted products, artifacts made from the reed plant, shawls with traditional embroidery, etc.