Iconic Tuna Weathervane Revived In Conil
Locals and tourists in Conil, Spain, can once again enjoy the popular tuna weathervane after its restoration works were recently completed. The sculpture had been damaged due to the renovation works of a promenade near the Conil coastline, known as the Almadraba route, where it was installed many years back. However, government authorities ensured its renovation as it is a heritage symbol to the locals, who were happy about its return.
The weathervane, part of the ‘Monument To The Tuna’ project financed by the European Fisheries Fund and the Andalusian government, highlights the importance of bluefin fishing in the region. The four-meter-high and seven-meter-long bluefin was created by Spanish artist Pedro Barberá. Similar weathervanes are located in the towns of Cadiz, Zahara de los Atunes, Barbate, Conil, Tarifa, La Línea de la Concepción, and Chiclana, which are also famous for the Almadrabas.
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everybody who loves tuna should have done the Ruta de Atun at least once