The sea that surrounds Vigo is a rich source for food and this is reflected in our diet. The city is located in a bay which is unique as regards factors such as water temperature, plankton levels, and so on. This makes it into an excellent area for cultivating all types of shellfish and this is also what gives it such an exceptional taste.
Some shellfish is cultivated such as cockles, clams or the mussels from the platforms or rafts seen all along the bay. Others are gathered directly from the sea such as the small velvet swimming crabs, spider crabs, common crabs or scallops.