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Published · 2026-06-22

Keeping the traditions of the sea alive – spear fishing and respect for the Adriatic

Although we live in modern times, part of our catch is still taken the old way – with a fishing spear, with patience and deep respect for the sea.

Keeping the traditions of the sea alive – spear fishing and respect for the Adriatic

Although we live in modern times, there are traditions we still cherish. That is why part of our catch is sometimes taken using an old, traditional method – with a fishing spear. One of our fishermen keeps this special technique alive, just as it was done in the old days, with patience, experience and deep respect for the sea.

Traditional fishing is not only nostalgia. It is selective: you take exactly what you are looking for, with no bycatch and no damage to the seabed. In a time when sustainability matters more than ever, it gives the Adriatic room to renew itself.

For us it is also a guarantee of quality. Fish caught this way reaches the plate undamaged, with firm flesh and full flavour – a difference guests notice with the first bite of grilled fish.

Some things are not just a way of fishing. They are part of our story, our heritage and our love for the sea. That is why we can tell you where every fish on the menu came from and how it reached our kitchen.

From the sea to your plate – tradition in every bite. To taste that difference, visit us in Poreč at Bože Milanovića 25 and ask what was caught today.

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