Because we’re right on the coast and have sunny weather almost year-round, our culture revolves around getting together outside, especially around food.My favorite local routine happens on sunny weekends at the Plaza de la Laguna, our main town square lined with palm trees and beautiful tiled benches. Family and friends usually head out to the square to hit the local bars, sitting outside to enjoy some tapas and a few drinks together.Ayamonte is a big fishing port, so we almost always order a plate of local gamba blanca (our famous white prawns) or coquinas (tiny clams cooked in garlic and white wine). The kids run around playing in the square while the adults sit and chat for hours. It’s simple, but this slow-paced, social way of enjoying local food together is the real heart of living here.
