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Vilanova i la Geltrú's fishing tradition is still part of its everyday routine, especially in the parts of town that are near the sea and particularly close to the port. Today maritime life is a mixture of old and new. A visit to the Llotja is recommended when the boats come in and the fishermen unload their catch. Take a stroll along the eastern breakwater and watch them at work; it is a unique experience. To round off your visit, try one of the local seafood dishes on offer in the town's restaurants. |
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Vilanova i la Geltrú fishermen's market| The port of Vilanova i la Geltrú is one of the leading fishing ports in Catalonia both in terms of the quantity and value of the fish caught, and, above all, for the quality and variety of the fish and shellfish that are brought into the fishermen's market every day. From Mondays to Fridays, morning and evening, as soon as the boats come in, automatic auctioning process goes into action. The auction is open to all members of the local fishing guild. |
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| The exceptional diversity of the species, with scales or shells, from shellfish to blue fish, offer unique supply opportunities to a market of demanding buyers. Vilanova's prawns are the most emblematic example of a fish market that handles the most characteristic species of our coastline and cuisine. They range from well-known species, such as sea bass, hake —caught by trawlers or drifters—, gilthead, sole, monkfish, genuine blue whiting and the most well-known kinds of blue fish, to Norway lobster, spiky sea snails, cuttlefish, squid, and octopus, among many others, and last but not least, all kinds of fish used for making excellent stocks, soups, casseroles, and local specialities such as "alls cremats" (toasted garlic), "sarsueles" (a spicy fish dish), grilled fish, fried fish... The Fishermen's Guild of Vilanova i la Geltrú Zona de Servei del Port s/n · 08800 Vilanova i la Geltrú · Barcelona Tel.: 938 150 250 · Fax: 938 158 973 e-mail address: confrara@mugenat.es |
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