Get in touch with the sea and its trades with this shellfishing workshop in Cesantes (Redondela, Pontevedra), Carril (Vilagarcía de Arousa, Pontevedra) or Cambados (Pontevedra). You will learn all about the clam, one of the most valued mollusks in Galicia. Local shellfish gatherers will accompany you in this tour that covers from its sowing and growth to its extraction in the sandbanks and plots.
You will work on the beach in a privileged environment, learning to recognize the different species of clams and to extract them with traditional techniques. A unique opportunity to understand the value of this trade and to know in first person the seafaring tradition of Galicia.
An experience that combines tradition, respect for the environment, and learning in an exceptional natural landscape.
Shellfish Gathering Workshop
The shellfish gathering activity includes a hands-on workshop right on the beach, guided by local shellfish harvesters with years of experience. You will learn to identify different species of clams, how they are seeded and grow in the sands, and participate in their manual extraction with a rake, just as it has been done for generations. Additionally, you will discover how the shellfish beds work and how prices at the auction are determined based on the season.
This activity is planned for a single day. Ideal if you walk the Portuguese Way or the Portuguese Coastal Way.
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Reservations must be made 48 hours in advance.
We will design an itinerary tailored to your needs, preferences and budget and book all services for you. You just enjoy the road.
Galicia is our home. We have traveled all the routes of the Camino and we have direct contact with the service providers on the Camino.
We speak several languages, have lived abroad and have years of experience organizing trips for people from all over the world.
Hundreds of pilgrims repeat year after year the experience of traveling with us. We want you to be one of them. And that is why we will strive to make your trip unique and unforgettable.
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