July is the perfect time to taste the products that the Mediterranean Sea has to offer. In summer, many species of oily fish –such as sardines, mackerel and horse mackerel– are at their best and provide a real festival of flavours. It’s also the best season for oysters and mussels, the star products of Terres de l’Ebre, and for visiting fish markets all over the country and getting to know the work that fishermen do every day.An immersion into the world of fishIn Palamós, you can visit the Museu de la Pesca, a space that aims to promote the conservation and study of maritime heritage and which houses a permanent exhibition to discover the fishing activity of the territory. The Palamós fish market is also home to the Espai Peix, a centre that promotes knowledge of seafood products and promotes local seafood gastronomy. In this space, you can take part in a live cooking demonstration as well. You can also become a fisherman for a day and search for the best Palamós prawns with Pescaturisme, or enjoy a unique experience , sailing along the Costa Brava while tasting seafood products in a privileged environment.In Barcelona you can also get to know the seafaring trade, tradition and culture of the Catalan capital with the experiences offered by Cap a Mar. And all over the country you will find other fish markets where there is no shortage of fresh, quality fish. For example, you can see the unique fish auction that takes place at the Arenys de Mar fish market, enjoy a seafood tour of Vilanova i la Geltrú or buy fresh fish at the Mercat de Palafrugell.Fish market in PalafrugellIn addition to visiting the fish markets and other food markets, you can also enjoy the seafaring heritage and local products through gastronomic tours throughout the region, such as the Gastronomic tour through Cambrils or the Xató Tour. As well as this, why not combine sport and cuisine by walking the coastal path on the Costa Brava, where you will discover spectacular coves and beaches, but also taste the local gastronomy of villages such as Sant Feliu de Guíxols, Begur and Calella de Palafrugell.Oysters and mussels: delicacies from Terres de l'EbreThe Terres de l'Ebre region is home to one of the most emblematic products of the Delta, the famous oysters and mussels. Authentic delicacies from the sea that feature in the summer's after-dinner meals and paellas. With the Route of the rafts of La Ràpita you will be able to contemplate the beauty of the Alfacs bay from a kayak or a boat, and then taste mussels and oysters on the rafts themselves, such as the Avi Agustí or the Musclarium rafts.In addition to this, the Mussel Day is held on the last Saturday of July in the seaside neighbourhood of Cases de Alcanar, in Montsià. A feast to savour delicious steamed mussels and enjoy live music.A feast to savour delicious steamed mussels and enjoy live music.Seafood gastronomy eventsBeyond these experiences to taste the coastal cuisine, throughout the year different events are organised in which fish and seafood are the main protagonists. For example, in autumn Arenys de Mar celebrates the Gastronomic Squid Events; in September, restaurants in Tossa de Mar show various ways of preparing the traditional fisherman’s dish “cim-i-tomba”; in June the Palamós Prawn Fair, and between February and March the famous Gastronomic Events of the Galera are held in Terres de l’Ebre. These and many other events highlight the quality and uniqueness of Mediterranean products.