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Northern albacore of Burela

Burela, Mariña Central, Lugo

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Northern albacore of Burela

Food and drink · Burela, Mariña Central, Lugo

White tuna caught by trolling by the Burela fleet between June and September, one of the economic drivers of the port of Burela; it is eaten fresh in pie, in rolls or as ventresca throughout the fishing season. In its honour the Feira do Bonito has been held since 1985, declared a Fiesta de Interés Turístico de Galicia (an official tourist-interest festival designation), taking place on the first Saturday of August, coinciding with the midpoint of the season; the fish is shared among those attending, grilled, boiled or in an empanada.

Photo: Eloy Rivera (Public domain)

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