From the sea the grouper and from the Delta

When we say "Ebro Delta" we immediately think of rice, and it is indisputable that our favorite cerealis the main protagonist ofthe gastronomy oft he Delta.But there are many other foods thatfind the best version of themselves on this earth...

Would you like to meet them? Here is a first tour of the culinary wealth of the Delta so that you can discover why it is said to be one of the areas where the famous Mediterranean diet has its maximum expression.

Vegetables and fruits

From the Mediterranean garden, mandarins and oranges stand out, although also onions, watermelons, etc. without forgetting that artichokes are part of the landscape of the Ebro Delta, since the weather, of mild winters, favors its cultivation. Other precious crops in the area are of course olive trees. 

Treasures of the sea and rivers

The Ebro Delta is a paradise of aquatic delicacies: golden, lubinas, pocket knives or as we call them here "canuts", noodles, mussels with tasty meat and sweet texture, delicious clams and oysters grown in the surroundings of the Delta del Ebro Natural Park, as well as the famous shrimp from Sant Carles de la Ràpita that live near the river mouths. 

Meats and birds 

Carnivores are also in luck if they pay a visit to the Delta, since it is capable of housing an endless number of birds of all kinds as well as poultry. A good example is the wild duck, one of the emblematic foods of the Delta cuisine.

Sophisticated delicacies 

Because of the ancient isolation between villages, It is a tradition among the inhabitants of the Delta to cook products that hardly anyone dared to try before and today are considered delicacies by the best gourmets, such as eels, lampreys, frog legs and elvers.

Oils and wines with designation of origin

In a good table in the Delta you cannot miss extra virgin olive oil, one of the most prestigious products of these regions that comes with the endorsement of Baix EbreMontsià. And if we talk about Denominations, the wines closest to the Delta are those from Terra Alta, that traditionally pair very well with the gastronomy of the Delta. 

If you have been wanting to taste these delicacies in your own mouth, We recommend a visit to the Delta with a mandatory stop at one of the agribusinesses in the area, and a walk through its traditional markets or restaurants. Your palate will surely appreciate it.