Garrucha is a charming, traditional and lively fishing village that still retains much of its original beauty. In recent years it has become a popular tourist destination both to Spaniards and Northern Europeans. The town is most famous for the quality of its large red prawns, fished only in the local waters of Garrucha with its strong fishing industry background, together with a large port for both commercial and leisure pursuits. Garrucha has a great selection of restaurants, markets and bars with many excellent seafood restaurants found along the seafront serving all types of freshly caught fish and sea related dishes.