One of the most interesting events in the islands is the Girotonno in Carloforte. It takes place the first week of June and it lasts four days. It is an event where chefs from around the world exchange their knowledge of cooking tuna.HOTEL Carloforte Shows, concerts and conferences are organized but the main attraction is the international culinary contest. At the time when the Girotonno takes place, the mattanza is at its peak.