A traditional food experience in La Spezia: from the mussels-farm to the table
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A traditional food experience in La Spezia: from the mussels-farm to the table
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A traditional food experience in La Spezia: from the mussels-farm to the table

4 h
About this activity
A special experience that will allow you to discover the secrets of a traditional activity, the mussel-farming, and to taste a delicious dish with fresh harvested seafood. The richness of plankton, the quiet and not too salted waters, make the Gulf of La Spezia the ideal place for mussels cultivation. An indigenous work, handed down from father to son, made by repeating gestures, with the maintenance of the farming, the mussels harvest and the day (not less than 24 hours) necessary for their purification, after that the seafood is ready for the kitchen.The excursion starts each Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning from Mirabello harbour in La Spezia: you will get on board of a former wooden fishing boat, which will bring you to the sea between Porto Venere and the Palmaria island, where mussel-farms (locally named ‘muscoli’) are located.There, along with the mollusc farmers, you will observe how they are cultivated throughout the year. Then, you can actively participate to the harvest of mussels. At the end of the excursion, the mollusc farmers will cook for you a delicious dish of spaghetti and ‘muscoli’ on board, that you will taste with a good glass of wine produced in the area.
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Included
  • Beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Food tasting
  • Local taxes
  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic Beverages
Not included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Features
Tourism
85%
Food
65%
Cultural
60%
Original
35%
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