Traditional fishing industry Cuitadella harbour

These traditional boats have given way to the big boys. Many of them have been restored, are used by their owners and they take pride of place along the harbours walls in Cuitadella harbour:

They sail and have large chestnut wooden oars and rowlocks:

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Speaking with a few of the owners, I told them about the Oyster boats in Falmouth and brought some images of them up on the computer screen for them.  It was gratifying to hear their appreciative oooohs and aahhs - souls recognising one another.

Met the gentleman who makes these wooden boats and the traditional 'hadra' fish and crustacean traps ( in the window). He chatted away to me for an age and told me he still fishes. He teaches anyone who is interested the weaving technique for the fish traps - he even has a class of children once a week. Great to know this skill is being passed on. I would love to attend his class but not sure my Catalan is quite up to speed :O)

A lobster's view from inside the hadra - only one way out - into the pot!

Cuitadella marina at sunset.

And what more do you need to accompany fresh Dorado ( Sea Bass) than a glass of Menorcan wine?