Drying fish
Portugal.
Nazaré
The Nazare Dried Fish Tradition is of little known origin, but this is one of the postcards that the village presents to those who visit it.
Fishing is an important part of Portugal's history. The long western coast towards the cold Atlantic has always been an important source of income and fed a growing population. The ocean's great depth, nutrient-rich water and diversity of organisms bring with it large, nutritious fish species and quantities of shellfish. Fresh fish has never been a problem to get here in Nazaré. What has been difficult is storage. How could one keep the fish fresh in this heat?
After three days in the sun's rays, the fish is dried and ready to be sold. Dried fish lasts a very long time without a refrigerator.
Drying fish
Portugal.
Nazaré
The Nazare Dried Fish Tradition is of little known origin, but this is one of the postcards that the village presents to those who visit it.
Fishing is an important part of Portugal's history. The long western coast towards the cold Atlantic has always been an important source of income and fed a growing population. The ocean's great depth, nutrient-rich water and diversity of organisms bring with it large, nutritious fish species and quantities of shellfish. Fresh fish has never been a problem to get here in Nazaré. What has been difficult is storage. How could one keep the fish fresh in this heat?
After three days in the sun's rays, the fish is dried and ready to be sold. Dried fish lasts a very long time without a refrigerator.