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The
Fishing Industry in Spain
Food & Drink in Spain Guides |
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| The east coast of Spain is a perfect location
for those who appreciate good quality, freshly caught fish and shellfish.
The coastline along the Costa Blanca from Alicante to Valencia boasts
a number of splendid fishing villages that provide a constant supply
of, arguably, the best seafood in the world. Visitors to Altea, Calpe
Javea or Denia for example, discover the fish that is caught locally
tastes superb and is very economical. Historical evidence illustrates
the enormous importance fishing has had on the economy of Spain. Before
the tourist explosion in the 1970s the fundamental activity of the
coastal towns had been the development of the fishing industry.
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| The original method employed by fisherman
was nets cast from the coast, which developed to trawling in sailing
boats "les parelles" and through to trap netting. The trammel
(triple dragnet) and the paternoster line have also been used to a
lesser extent by local fisherman, until finally arriving at the extraordinarily
successful technique of trawling in large ships specifically designed
to meet the needs of contemporary commerce. |
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| A typical catch from the fishing nets
in these Mediterranean waters is usually abundant with a vast wealth
of wonderful seafood. The more popular varieties include Gambas
(small prawns), langostinos (medium sized prawns), gambon (large
prawns) cigalas (hard shelled prawns), mantis prawn, giant red prawns,
sardines, conger eels, mackerel, swordfish, red bream, monkfish,
red mullet, blue whiting, fork beard, whiting, plaice, squid, octopus
and small cuttlefish.
These fish continue to be the basis of the traditional cuisine
that is widely available across the Costa Blanca. In a number of
towns and villages throughout the region locals and tourists take
advantage of the regular, highly regarded markets that offer the
day's catch at bargain prices. In Spain even the local supermarkets
maintain a large variety of fresh produce from local waters, including
an astonishing array of prawns. |
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| The coastline along the harbour is the customary
location for the bars and restaurants that serve the best of the
local fishermen's haul. The fresh fish and shellfish are traditionally
displayed so that patrons can make a selection before it is cooked
to their desired specifications.
Dynamic initiatives to promote the local fish industry are becoming
more common all along the Costa Blanca. In Calpe the Town Council
and the Fisherman's Guild have adopted the "Peix de Calp"
(Fish of Calpe). The aim of this campaign is to advertise the virtues
of the fish caught locally. The Peix de Calp symbol is a blue circle
with a red and yellow fish in the centre and it is a guarantee that
the fish served has been unloaded in the harbour and sold at La
Lonja de Calp, the fish market of Calpe. |
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Fishing Industry in Spain
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