Are you curious about the world of fishing and its history? Do you like to eat fish, but you're tired of always eating the same species? Can you imagine what a day on board a ship is like for a fisherman? Find answers to these questions and more thanks to the various fishing tourism initiatives promoted by towns all along the Catalan coast that aim to boost the local economy through fishing-related projects.
The reflection from the sea makes you squint your eyes when you enter the Palamós Fishing Center, where you can attend a cooking show featuring seafood cuisine, a demonstration, and a tasting of white octopus and flying squid. Only recipes using local fish and following the traditions of Costa Brava fishermen are cooked here. If you’re lucky, a fisherman might even cook for you. The grill is fired up and attendees watch screens from their tables – covered in illustrations of local seafood – to see all the chef's movements so they don't miss a thing. Every last detail is designed to support local seafood that consumers often don't ask for because they're unfamiliar with it.
Savor the smell of octopus cooked with onion and potato in a rice dish with flying squid that has been prepared and enjoy the fish auction in the Palamós port. This activity, which has already spread to other Catalan fish markets, allows us to see the seafood process from the moment the catch arrives in port until it is distributed to fishmongers and restaurants. See the boxes full of fish come and go and follow the entire process thanks to the audio guide.
From breakfasts with fishermen, cooking workshops, and cooking shows to visits of the auctions, fish markets, or going on board a fishing boat, all of these experiences are designed to promote the fishing culture, its authenticity, and its importance for the region, especially for towns with a strong fishing tradition. Whatever activity you choose, you will surely return with a changed view about the world of fishing and approach the fishmonger's with a desire to learn more and order mackerel, flying squid, blue whiting, or mussels instead of the same old fish! //
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