This ancient trade, characterized by its hardness and sacrifice, is a specific modality of fishing directed to the capture of bivalve molluscs on the coast without using boats. The bivalves are taken from the intermareathem, when the beach is at low tide. This activity requires physical effort and specific arts such as hoe, Among others.

Shellfishing on foot is a fishing activity fundamental to the economy of the coastal towns of the Galician estuaries, including O Grove, where “go dry” in addition to having a great social weight, also represents a considerable source of income by giving work to many people, mostly women.

In O Grove It is common to run into the shellfish vendors from Monday to Friday, mainly in the morning, when the marea it’s low. The main shellfishing areas are located in the vicinity of the island of A Toxa and from the center of O Grove, as well as in the cove of Moreiras.