Fishing and shellfish farming characterize the ever-present fishing nature of villagers along the coast of the Ebre. The Delta is extremely rich in nutrients – due to the combination of fresh and salt water – and these conditions are excellent for catching king prawns and eels and for farming shellfish. Sweet and savoury products adding flavour and diversity to the gastronomy of Terres de l'Ebre.
The amount of nutrients flowing into the sea from the river makes the coast of Terres de l'Ebre a really suitable place for fishing. Along this section of the coast, there are 5 fishing ports: L'Ametlla de Mar port (80 boats), L'Ampolla (40 boats), Deltebre (20 boats), Cases de Alcanar (17 boats) and Sant Carles de la Rapìta port which has more than 160 boats, making it the third biggest regarding production in Catalonia. When the fishing boats arrive at the port, one of the most typical fishing rituals for coastal villages in Terres de l'Ebre begins: unloading the boxes and the start of the auction, usually from Monday to Friday, in the morning and the afternoon. All kinds of oily fish and shellfish... products which make the gastronomy of these regions even richer. Eels and baby eelsEels are frequently fished in the Ebre Delta, and they are one of the basic ingredients of the unique seaside cuisine there | |
| King prawns from Sant Carles The king prawn from Sant Carles de la Rąpita is one of the most well-known and appreciated fish in Terres de l'Ebre
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| Mussels and Oysters from the Ebre Delta The Ebre Delta is well-known for the quality of its mussels and oysters
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| Fishermen's Guild l'Ametlla de Mar Fishermen's Guild
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| Fish Casserole | |
| Roset Elver eels and Shellfish, Deltebre Local shop | |
| Marisco Delta de l'Ebre | |
Gastronomy