A fishing village where fresh fish and red prawns are the most appreciated Mediterranean treasures
If you want to discover the best gastronomy of Levante Almeriense, Garrucha is the place to go. It has been a fishing village for thousands of years, and the fresh seafood and fish that you can find here is truly the crown jewel of the cuisine in this area of Almería.
You cannot talk about the typical gastronomy of Garrucha without mentioning its fantastic red prawns, which are world famous and recognised by many prestigious chefs.
This type of prawn is considered to be one of the most delicious shellfish in the Mediterranean. The Garrucha prawn exists in small numbers. Its breeding and fishing area is very limited, and it is known as the "Garrucha prawn” because the limited fishing area is precisely just off the coast of Garrucha.
Because of its limited number, as well as its delicious taste, the red prawn can get quite expensive in the market.
The show of selling fish in the market
A place that has become a real tourist attraction is the Garrucha fish market and its auction.
It is a real experience to see the boats coming in loaded with fresh fish and seafood at dusk, and to see the auction.
The boxes of prawns are placed in a line on flooded ground, surrounded by huge ice blocks.
The buyers come quietly and very seriously, and there is an atmosphere of great expectation. They sit on concrete blocks opposite groupers, red scorpionfish, snappers, John Dory and, especially, red prawns, which everyone is excited about.
The fish and seafood is so fresh that it looks like it might jump out of the box!
The sale of this fresh fish is a great experience and also a good chance to take home delicious and affordable seafood that has just come out of the sea.
Garrucha is special
If you're visiting, you have to experience it for yourself. The products from this area, especially red prawns, can be tasted in many good restaurants all over Spain, but Garrucha is definitely the best place to savour grilled fish that has just come out of the sea. Honest!
Come and visit this area and be amazed by delicious seafood rice made with local products.
But above all, enjoy the privilege of being able to enjoy these delicacies from the sea in such a beautiful setting - Levante Almeriense.
