Octopus always, but in summer more
Octopus on the island of Ons.
For those mysteries of life, the most famous pulpeiras in Galicia are those of Carballino , in Ourense, the only non-coastal Galician province, but there is unanimity that the best octopus is caught in Ons , in the Pontevedra estuary. The Cies Island they have become more famous since Rodas beach headed one of those rankings that are so subjective but that we like so much about the best beaches in the world, although ons , half an hour by boat from Bueu, is inhabited all year round, it is also part of the national park, also It has great beaches and, above all, you can eat infinitely better there. There is always octopus , but enjoying a portion of octopus “a feira”, with potatoes and paprika and then having the luxury of taking a nap on the beach two steps away makes it an enviable summer plan.
Nice in Burela.
It's no surprise that the fish markets, with their hustle and bustle and reverse auctions, are a spectacle. In Burela, on the coast of Lugo, the spectacle multiplies during the tuna fishing season, just in the summer months, when the boats from the Cantabrian coast dock loaded with this wonder of the sea, with lighter meat and milder flavor than tuna. After the product enters the eyes you have to stay to eat in the same fish market, in the restaurant on the first floor : It's not the fanciest or most charming place, but there's no doubt about it, the product is second to none.
Padron peppers.
Let's break the myth: the very popular and omnipresent in any Galician restaurant in Spain "Padrón peppers", although they are very tasty, have many possibilities of having grown in Murcia. The authentic Padrón peppers are actually from Herbón, a small town next to Padrón , and the season to consume them is only between May and October, when the plant gives several harvests. The genuine ones come in bags with the seal of the protected designation of origin clearly visible. and we all dominate the way of consuming them: fried and with a little salt. If they bite, you have to put up with it; are the risks of living on the edge.
Came on one of the wine tourism routes.
You have to choose according to personal taste: if you want Albariño (white) wine you have to follow the Rías Baixas route, if you are looking for spectacular landscapes you should opt for the Ribeira Sacra route descending through the Sil canyons … Autumn during the harvest is the magical moment, but in summer and with good weather the five routes show off their Romanesque monasteries, picturesque villages, modernized wineries and panoramic views of the vines between winding roads like never before.
Sardines in San Juan.
In coastal places, the night of San Juan is always a special party, with that magical thing of fire as a symbol of rebirth and the summer solstice, a pagan heritage. Mystical rolls aside, in Galicia it is celebrated with bonfires and grilled sardines that moisten forceful portions of cornbread with their grease. You have to choose the one from your favorite neighborhood or beach, because quite possibly (and more so in coastal areas) a popular bonfire and sardines will be held. And if in doubt, in Coruña the night does not disappoint: concerts, bonfires, food, party on the Riazor beach and, for the brave, the Atlantic Ocean is always there for a more than invigorating swim.
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