The Mussels Boat Route is an excellent option if you visit O Grove – Galicia to discover and experience in first person all the secrets of the cultivation of the most important Galician product in the world, “O Noso Mejillón Galego”. A boat trip of approximately 1:15 hours where we can enjoy unique views, discover the art of mussel cultivation and, most importantly, learn about its entire history told in first person on each route.
We will dock next to a punt where we can contemplate the entire process of mussel cultivation and also be able to observe it with the “Underwater Vision” of our boat. And of course being able to enjoy a “Mussel Tasting”, one of the most significant delicacies of Galician cuisine par excellence, steamed mussels with our special touch, and in a unique environment “between rafts”. Paired with a ribeiro wine so that tasting the Mussels is an unforgettable experience.
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The Mussels Boat Route is an excellent option if you visit O Grove – Galicia to discover and experience in first person all the secrets of the cultivation of the most important Galician product in the world, “O Noso Mejillón Galego”. A boat trip of approximately 1:15 hours where we can enjoy unique views, discover the art of mussel cultivation and, most importantly, learn about its entire history told in first person on each route.
We will dock next to a punt where we can contemplate the entire process of mussel cultivation and also be able to observe it with the “Underwater Vision” of our boat. And of course being able to enjoy a “Mussel Tasting”, one of the most significant delicacies of Galician cuisine par excellence, steamed mussels with our special touch, and in a unique environment “between rafts”. Paired with a ribeiro wine so that tasting the Mussels is an unforgettable experience.
You sign up? Are you boarding with us?
Our Route will begin at the port of O Grove, which is at C/ Beiramar, s/n, 36980. Very close to the port you will find a free parking lot where you can park and walk to the dock where you will board.
It is recommended that for boarding to be more dynamic and faster, you arrive 15 minutes before boarding.
Galicia has nearly 1,200 kilometers of coastline, with the Ría de Arousa being one of the largest in this community with more than 200 kilometers of surface.
The geographical characteristics of the Ría de Arousa, located between A Coruña and Pontevedra, mean that it has great marine wealth.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations considers the Galician Rías one of the most important phytoplankton deposits and one of the areas with the highest mussel production in the world.
It has about 20 mussel polygons, 2,319 rafts, 68% of all existing rafts in the Galician Rías.
Boat trip along the estuary + Mussel tasting
Galicia has nearly 1,200 kilometers of coastline, with the Ría de Arousa being one of the largest in this community with more than 200 kilometers of surface.
The geographical characteristics of the Ría de Arousa, located between A Coruña and Pontevedra, mean that it has great marine wealth.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations considers the Galician Rías one of the most important phytoplankton deposits and one of the areas with the highest mussel production in the world.
It has about 20 mussel polygons, 2,319 rafts, 68% of all existing rafts in the Galician Rías.
Boat trip along the estuary + Mussel tasting
Throughout our journey sailing between rafts we will be able to enjoy unique views of the Ría de Arousa, where we will be able to capture unforgettable moments with our camera or phone that will last in our memory. We will be able to contemplate O Grove, A Toxa Island, and all the work of the fishermen of the region.
The “Mussels Route” from the port of O Grove has been created so that from the first moment we get on the boat we can discover and feel a first-person experience about the History of our Galician product “O Noso Mejillón“.
The entire crew will be there to make it unforgettable and we will be at your disposal if you have any questions. We just want you to “Feel the moment” unique and special in Galicia.
“Welcome – Benvidos”
The “Mussels Route” from the port of O Grove has been created so that from the first moment we get on the boat we can discover and feel a first-person experience about the History of our Galician product “O Noso Mejillón“.
The entire crew will be there to make it unforgettable and we will be at your disposal if you have any questions. We just want you to “Feel the moment” unique and special in Galicia.
“Welcome – Benvidos”
The Ría de Arousa is one of the richest in the world, with a great diversity of fish, crustaceans and shellfish. Throughout the O Salnés region there is a wide variety of Albariño wines with their own Rías Baixas designation of origin. You will be able to discover unique corners that will make you rediscover them with more time.
Vilanova de Arousa, Cambados, Vilagarcía de Arousa, Sanxenxo, O Grove, A Illa de Arousa and Catoira, with the remains of the Torres do Oeste, built to defend against Viking attacks, will be places that you cannot miss.
The Galician Mussel cultivation process is divided into several stages:
Which are obtained from the most beaten rocks on the coast to collect the seed using scrapers.
The seed size is 1-2 cm. It is taken to the punt or boat and the “mexilla ropes” are made. The mussel is wrapped over the rope with the help of a fine biodegradable rayon net, giving the mussel enough time to lunge onto the rope.
After 4 to 6 months at sea, when the mussel reaches 4.5 or 5.5 cm, the mussel ropes are hoisted.
After about a year, the split mussel reaches commercial size. The ropes are removed from the water with the help of the crane and hoisted to the boat.
The traditional cultivation system in Galicia is the punt, a native design that has the best performance of those known, and that managed to turn Galicia into the European production leader.
The punt is a floating nursery made up of a framework of eucalyptus wood, more or less rectangular in shape, on which mussel ropes are tied. The punt is kept suspended by a system of floats.
Cultivation is, therefore, a completely natural process since the mussel efficiently takes advantage of the wealth of nutrients that Nature gave to the Galician Rías. And also an example of a sustainable activity because it is economically viable, socially equitable and environmentally friendly.
The Galician Mussel cultivation process is divided into several stages:
Which are obtained from the most beaten rocks on the coast to collect the seed using scrapers.
The seed size is 1-2 cm. It is taken to the punt or boat and the “mexilla ropes” are made. The mussel is wrapped over the rope with the help of a fine biodegradable rayon net, giving the mussel enough time to lunge onto the rope.
After 4 to 6 months at sea, when the mussel reaches 4.5 or 5.5 cm, the mussel ropes are hoisted.
After about a year, the split mussel reaches commercial size. The ropes are removed from the water with the help of the crane and hoisted to the boat.
The traditional cultivation system in Galicia is the punt, a native design that has the best performance of those known, and that managed to turn Galicia into the European production leader.
The punt is a floating nursery made up of a framework of eucalyptus wood, more or less rectangular in shape, on which mussel ropes are tied. The punt is kept suspended by a system of floats.
Cultivation is, therefore, a completely natural process since the mussel efficiently takes advantage of the wealth of nutrients that Nature gave to the Galician Rías. And also an example of a sustainable activity because it is economically viable, socially equitable and environmentally friendly.
When we dock in one of the rafts, we will discover all the best kept secrets of our mussel cultivation and we can contemplate them from our deck, but you can also contemplate them from our “Underwater Vision” where by going down a simple ladder we can see the ropes just a few centimeters away. with mussels in their purest state. A unique experience.
A unique experience to live with family, friends or as a couple. In a unique environment between rafts we will taste our Steamed Mussels with “our special touch” paired with a ribeiro white wine. And we will repeat this world-renowned Galician product on several occasions.
A unique experience to live with family, friends or as a couple. In a unique environment between rafts we will taste our Steamed Mussels with “our special touch” paired with a ribeiro white wine. And we will repeat this world-renowned Galician product on several occasions.
The star product on this route is the “Galician Mussel” collected every morning so that our clients can taste it in its purest state, steamed. An exquisite delicacy to enjoy among the punts that have protected it and watched it grow all that time.
Enjoy!..
If you wish, you can also enjoy the experience of the “Mussles Boat Route” from inside the boat, in total comfort and with a special and different atmosphere than on deck but with all the essence of the Route. of the preparation of the Mussels. “Enjoy”.
If you wish, you can also enjoy the experience of the “Mussles Boat Route” from inside the boat, in total comfort and with a special and different atmosphere than on deck but with all the essence of the Route. of the preparation of the Mussels. “Enjoy”.
O Grove offers tourists a wide variety of experiences and a large number of high-quality beaches due to its peculiar terrain. From Naviera Bahía Sub we provide you with an interactive map where you will find a wide variety of recommendations and information on “what to do and see in the O Salnés Region“
Our “Mussels Route” has come to an end, the entire crew hopes with all their heart that the experience has been to your liking. Our goal is to have been able to transmit in this experience all the “Art of Mussel Cultivation” and to be able to contemplate it from a unique place, between rafts.
We hope to see you again and be able to live another experience that we offer, such as the “Tralatio Route” or our personalized routes. Time to return to Puerto de O Grove It has been a pleasure to be accomplices of your experience and as we always say, we will not say “Goodbye” but rather “See you soon.”
Thanks for your vist.
Our “Mussels Route” has come to an end, the entire crew hopes with all their heart that the experience has been to your liking. Our goal is to have been able to transmit in this experience all the “Art of Mussel Cultivation” and to be able to contemplate it from a unique place, between rafts.
We hope to see you again and be able to live another experience that we offer, such as the “Tralatio Route” or our personalized routes. Time to return to Puerto de O Grove It has been a pleasure to be accomplices of your experience and as we always say, we will not say “Goodbye” but rather “See you soon.”
Thanks for your vist.
The Mussel Boat Route is an excellent option if you visit O Grove – Galicia to discover and experience in first person all the secrets of the cultivation of the most important Galician product in the world, “O Noso Mejillón Galego”..
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