Xávega, the art of dragging is used on this beach.
The net is formed by a finer mesh where fish is trapped. The boat go into the sea, leaving the end of a rope on land, and when it is 3 or 4 km from the coast, the net is thrown.
After this operation, fishermen return to the coast, bringing the other end of the rope on the boat. They join the two rope ends and pull the boat with oxen or tractors, resembling agricultural work.
When the net reaches the ground, fish are separated and organized into small batches to be sold, usually accompanied by the harmless curse of our "Vareiras". This picturesque show of selling fish is performed in sets and in such a hurry that only sellers and "Vareiras" understand it.
Our women ("Vareiras") set towards the streets, walk elegantly through the city with a basket on their heads, proclaiming the sale through a song...
Come watch and participate in this recreation of our history.