If you are in Apulia and you are walking along the promenade of Bari, take a look at the cliffs. It will be very easy to see, among the boats, fishermen engaged in a very intense activity. They are repeatedly slamming something on the rock, with very strong force and very emphasized movements. What is it?

The tradition

Bari is famous for its fishing activity. Octopus is perhaps the king of fish products of this Adriatic stretch. It can be found in abundance in these waters and is quite easy to fish. Traditionally, almost all local people do it. And that of "arricciare" (to curl) the octopus is an equally ancient tradition, quite a poetic act.