OYSTER FARM TOUR IN LIGURIA - TRIP CODE: OYSTERTOUR
A special experience, which will allow you to delve into the phases of a centuries-old activity, ythiculture, and experience the thrill of savoring the freshly harvested fruits.
The richness of plankton, the tranquility of the waters and the lack of salt make the sea of La Spezia the ideal place for the cultivation of mussels and oysters. An indigenous business, handed
down from father to son.
After harvesting, the mussels remain in the stall for a few days before being ready for consumption.
The excursion starts from Porto Mirabello in La Spezia for Portovenere (9.00 am), aboard a former wooden fishing boat, which will take you to the stretch of sea between Portovenere and the Palmaria island where the mussel and oyster nurseries are located .
There, together with the mussel farmers, you will observe how they are grown throughout the year and you will taste fresh oysters, bathed in Schiacchetrà, the raisin wine of the Cinque Terre.
This combination, unlike sparkling wines usually paired, enhances the organoleptic and sapidity characteristics of the oyster. At the end of the excursion, a rich and tasty
spaghetti meal on board, accompanied by a good glass of local wine and tales of local recipes.
Expected return at 3.00 pm and from here return to Riomaggiore.
