The Infreschi Museum is an exciting destination for those who wish to discover the rich flora and fauna of the Marine Protected Area ‘Costa degli Infreschi e della Masseta’. The museum offers an amazing journey through the maritime traditions associated with Infreschi Bay and its ancient Tonnara, offering interesting insights into the lives and practices of fishermen of the past.
Guided tours of the museum allow visitors to learn about the prehistoric history of the Lock Cave, a site of great archaeological and geological importance located nearby. But the museum tour is not limited to human history: museum displays also showcase the most characteristic species of the protected marine ecosystem.
Among the natural wonders presented in the museum are Posidonia, a marine plant fundamental to the Mediterranean marine environment; Pinna Nobilis, a majestic endangered bivalve mollusk; and the Caretta Caretta turtle, one of the largest sea turtle species. In addition to these, numerous other species of flora and fauna contribute to making the museum an educational and fascinating experience for the whole family.
