On fisheries - in the past the main source of livelihood - the popular imagination has taken the "called" the most important ones. These maxims of experience of the village, born from 'observation of the cyclical natural phenomena, in particular, their impact on fisheries. Despite the passage of time fishing activity is still significantly in this, holders of this activity are elected members of the Oliva family now considers the last banner of fishermen Atrani. 
These sailors
Quanno o mare s’appantana – o è Scerocco o è Tramontana
When the water creates puddles on the shore - there will Scirocco or Tramontana)
Aria ‘e Lebeccio – scenne ‘a Napole senza ‘mbaccio
(The Libeccio pure - blows from Naples without obstacles)
A Matalena ‘a menaita dint’ o munazen
(The day of St. Mary Magdalene, July 22, putting "menaita"
- Network used to fishing for anchovies in the store --
This date coincided with the end of the passage of the counters anchovies)
Aria ‘e Scerocco – o pesce nun tocca
(When the coil the Sirocco - the fish bites)
Aria ‘e Maisto – o pesce dint’o canisto
(When the Mistral blows - promises an abundant fishing)
A ‘mmacolat Concezione – sette ducati pe’ no smiraglione
(In winter - December 8 - even the less prized fish is expensive)
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Seaside village
