Pescaderia La Caracola LA MANGA

Pescadería La Caracola is a fresh fish and seafood shop at number 14 Gran Vía, within the La Caracola development, at km 3 of La Manga. As well as raw produce, it sells cooked products and is known for an unusual touch: customers are offered a small draught beer while waiting their turn.

The counter

Seafood and octopus, also sold cooked, recur in reviews. Other products mentioned include:

• Octopus and cooked octopus tentacles
• Cooked prawns
• Cuttlefish
• Mussels and other seafood

The fishmonger cleans and prepares your fish on the spot. If you want it whole for grilling, say so before it is cut.

Beer and an aperitif

Beer appears in several reviews: customers are offered a small draught beer while waiting their turn. Some holidaymakers turn their shopping into a mid-morning aperitif this way, making the wait more pleasant when the counter is busy.

Prices per kilo

Prices are the most discussed topic. Some customers describe good value for the quality, while others complain about the cost of particular items, such as cooked octopus or some fish sold by weight. It is wise to ask the price per kilo before ordering.

Opening days

Open Tuesday to Sunday mornings only, and closed on Mondays. Card and mobile payments are accepted, and the entrance is wheelchair accessible. The same company has stalls at Mercado de Verónicas in Cartagena. Find other local food shops under shops in La Manga.