Caught in a privileged area of southern Spain, the Almadraba tuna in Cádiz is a very special product that we offer you at MadeinSpain.store. Because, beyond being an authentic marine delicacy present in several Cadiz towns, it is deeply rooted in the local culture.
That which has been transmitted from generation to generation until today. Even today the sailors who fish in the waters of the Narrow they continue to practice an ancient fishing art to catch red tuna. Do you want to know the importance of this fish and what recipes we have for you in our online gourmet shop?
- Art and party around the product
- A sanctuary for bluefin tuna
- Canned El Ronqueo, natural tuna from Barbate
Art and party around the product
The history of a product that has gained its relevance in each of the coastal municipalities dedicated to its fishing dates back to year 800 BC. At that time, the settlement of the Phoenicians in the current Andalusian province also brought a unique method to catch bluefin tuna in the Gulf of Cádiz.
The trap is a fishing technique which consists of creating a labyrinth of networks, which are consciously and strategically placed in the sea. Its objective is to intercept the tunas that travel from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean.
Although this practice takes place from February to July, it is in spring when the catches intensify. This season of the year coincides with the navigation route of a fish that is highly appreciated gastronomically, once it is served on the plate.
Almadraba tuna in Cádiz It is part of a great economic activity that has lasted to this day. Said fishing is highly regulated and sustainable financing model to guarantee the capture of specimens whose size is worth it.
If your fishing art is unique in the Strait area, more special is the celebration of parties, festivals and gastronomic routes. All revolving around bluefin tuna, an exquisite local product of which, today, you can find all kinds of tributes.
From sculptures and murals to interpretation centers of the traditional fishing art, passing through the Real de la Almadraba in the town of Barbate. Without a doubt, the tuna culture Cadiz is well represented.
A sanctuary for bluefin tuna
Precisely the aforementioned town of Barbate it is one of the most important tuna fishing spots. There, you can witness how the fishermen fight to get the huge fish caught from the nets.
Almadraba is a word of Andalusian Arabic origin that means "place where you hit and fight”. Just that happens in the quintessential bluefin tuna tourist destination, where you can also visit the wide almadrabero heritage It is preserved.
En Conil de la Frontera A festival is also held during the month of May, focused on this ancient fishing. Zahara y Fair are the other three outstanding destinations to discover the sanctuary of an exceptional fish that overlooks the Gulf of Cádiz.
Would you like to be able to enjoy it at any time, with its magnificent properties intact?
Canned El Ronqueo, natural tuna from Barbate
In our Made in Spain gourmet shop we have what you need to offer your palate an unparalleled experience with bluefin tuna. When and where you want, you just have to open your can of canned El Ronqueo, a name that refers precisely to the cutting or cutting of said fish in what is also considered an art.
This brand trusted by us gives you a product of maximum gourmet quality, coming to 100% from the coast of Barbate (kilometer zero) and even with a line organic farming.
At Conservas El Ronqueo they follow a traditional canning process, no added preservatives, but using the latest technology in pasteurization and sterilization.
They open up a wide catalog of possibilities. Find your favorite recipe in our MadeinSpain.store online store. Not only can you taste the exclusive Cadiz tuna, but it is also accompanied by other ingredients that further enhance the pleasant gastronomic experience.
Choose between tuna with onion, with mushrooms, with Piquillo peppers or curry, within the selection of canned products; or baked tuna, to Jerez or in olive oil, already in the group of jars. Through own brand Almadraba artisans, of ecological line, you also have the belly or tarantello of bluefin tuna in EVOO.
Fall in love with this fascinating fish after opening each can or jar and tasting a delicacy whose protein contribution is very remarkable. Impeccable preservation, special flavor and even healthy food. Given the Almadraba tuna in Cádiz It is much more than a simple product of the heap, you have to enjoy it at home. Make your order now at MadeinSpain.store!
AUTHOR: Iván Sevilla, journalist expert in digital and audiovisual content. Specialized in gastronomy and sports. TV reporter.
