{"id":2511,"date":"2025-09-03T14:17:49","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T14:17:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pescaturismoinsicilia.it\/pescaturismo\/mediterraneo-societa-cooperativa\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T15:59:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T15:59:00","slug":"mediterraneo-societa-cooperativa","status":"publish","type":"pescaturismo","link":"https:\/\/www.pescaturismoinsicilia.it\/en\/fishingtourism\/mediterraneo-societa-cooperativa\/","title":{"rendered":"Mediterraneo Societ\u00e0 Cooperativa"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":2513,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"class_list":["post-2511","pescaturismo","type-pescaturismo","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"titolo_pescaturismo":"Mediterraneo Societ\u00e0 Cooperativa","parola_chiave":"Fishing Tourism Portopalo di Capo Passero","immagine_pescaturismo":2512,"numero_persone":"On request","porto_di_partenza":"Portopalo di Capo Passero (SR)","orari_pescaturismo":"To be agreed","shortcode_contact_form":"[contact-form-7 id=\"18a63db\" title=\"Mediterraneo Societ\u00e0 Cooperativa\"]","descrizione_pescaturismo":"<p data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"815\">The <strong data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"178\">Mediterraneo<\/strong> cooperative represents one of the historic entities of the <strong data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"269\">Portopalo di Capo Passero<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"236\">seafaring community.<\/strong> It is made up of <strong data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"312\">professional fishermen <\/strong>who operate daily along the southeastern coast of Sicily, using traditional techniques passed down through generations. Activities are centered on <strong data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"497\">artisanal fishing <\/strong>and the promotion of <strong data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"543\">local catches<\/strong>, maintaining a strong bond with the territory and its maritime traditions. The cooperative is an ideal partner for <strong data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"694\">fishing tourism experiences<\/strong>, educational excursions, and initiatives aimed at introducing the public to the authenticity of Sicilian coastal communities.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"1271\"><strong data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"853\">Mediterraneo Societ\u00e0 Cooperativa <\/strong>is an organization deeply rooted in the territory of Portopalo di Capo Passero, the southernmost point of Sicily and one of the capitals of traditional Mediterranean fishing. Founded by a group of professional fishermen, the cooperative was established with the goal of safeguarding the<strong data-start=\"1108\" data-end=\"1152\"> local seafaring culture <\/strong>and continuing to practice <strong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1211\">sustainable<\/strong> forms of fishing that respect the marine environment and fish resources.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1622\">Daily activity takes place <strong data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1344\">aboard artisanal<\/strong> vessels operating along the rich, crystal-clear seabeds surrounding <strong data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1435\">Isola delle Correnti<\/strong> and the Portopalo coastline. Every fishing trip is a journey through time, made of ancient gestures, <strong data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1556\">hand-woven nets<\/strong>, and knowledge passed down orally from one generation to the next.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"2052\">In recent years, the cooperative has embarked on a journey toward <strong data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1727\">experiential tourism<\/strong>, with the aim of creating opportunities for the public to connect with the world of fishing. Thanks to the expertise gained and a strong sense of belonging to the territory, <strong data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1913\">Mediterraneo<\/strong> can offer guests authentic experiences where the storytelling of seafaring culture merges with the charm of an outing at sea.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2526\">The proposed activities include <strong data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2133\">direct participation in the fishing phases<\/strong> (casting and hauling in the nets, sorting the catch), moments for <strong data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2241\">tasting freshly caught fish,<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2272\">storytelling<\/strong> sessions about the history of Portopalo\u2019s seafaring traditions. 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