A feast for the senses

Sea and land offer the best gastronomy in Rías Baixas

Gastronomy is one of the main hallmarks of the province of Pontevedra. Fish, seafood and wines enjoy international recognition; and meats, farm produce, cheeses and honey stand out for their quality and also carry the Rías Baixas brand.

This whole world of flavours is the result of the richness and fertility of the land and the care taken by the producers. Tradition coexists in this destination with the avant-garde in a perfect balance. From typical family restaurants to innovative cuisine, the range of restaurants in the province of Pontevedra, the pinnacle of this productive pyramid, is enormously varied and promises endless pleasures for the palate.

All this raw material is grown, reared, harvested and caught in wonderful surroundings. The coastal and inland landscapes form an inseparable part of the whole chain, which starts in the waters of the estuaries and rivers, in the fields, meadows, mountains... and ends on the plate and in the great markets of the world.

Each landscape in which the raw material of the gastronomy of the province of Pontevedra is born is a magical universe. The seabed produces the best molluscs and crustaceans; the estuaries are the habitat of the prized and tasty species of fish that the fleets of the fishing villages catch in their boats and sell in the fish markets; and in the fields, the livestock is fed with the utmost care to obtain the best meat. Milk, honey, cheeses, turnip greens and peppers complete an ideal, healthy and tasty diet.

The traditional markets and marketplaces of the province of Pontevedra are authentic guardians of the gastronomic treasures that our estuaries and market gardens offer us. If you want to enjoy the true flavour of the Rías Baixas, a visit to one of them is a must. Their traditional offer of fish, seafood and vegetables has evolved in the cities of Vigo and Pontevedra towards a broader concept of gastromarket with gourmet spaces and the possibility of buying fresh produce and having it cooked on the spot. Don't miss this experience!

Getting to know the activity that surrounds the gastronomy of As Rías Baixas is an experience in itself. Shellfishing, grape growing and wine production, especially Albariño, in the wineries of the Rías Baixas Designation of Origin, the breeding of animals such as porco celta or elgalode curral, or the production of artisan cider are sectors with deep roots that preserve the tradition and wisdom passed down from generation to generation.

Part of the heritage, such as the mills that dot the rivers, the canneries and the traditional markets, stems from these productive activities. The province celebrates these delicacies with multitudinous festivals that have transcended the borders of Galicia and Spain. The Festa do Albariño in Cambados, the Feira do Cocido in Lalín, the Festa da Lamprea in Arbo and the Festa do Marisco do Grove are the spearhead of a colossal intangible heritage around gastronomy.

For these and many other reasons, the ideal place to satisfy your hunger for experiences is As Rías Baixas. Come and experience them!