They are not just decorations. They show how sardines were once transported from fishing boats into the old canning factory.

These baskets were once used to transport fish, mainly sardines, directly from fishing boats into the factory, where the fish would be prepared for canning. The baskets were suspended on a system that allowed the fish to be moved from the boats into the building. Once inside, the sardines were taken to an area called Casa de Descabeço, where workers removed their heads and prepared them for the next stages of processing.

The museum is located in the former Feu Hermanos factory, where fish processing was once an important part of everyday life in Portimão. Today, the baskets are a reminder of the city's fishing heritage and the many people who worked in the sardine industry.

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Next time you're walking along Portimão's riverside, take a closer look.

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