A hand holding a La Curiosa octopus tin, warm lights in the background
Straight from Spain

Galicia in a tin

Handcrafted tinned fish and seafood from Galicia – the green north-west corner of Spain – packed by hand. For delicatessens, restaurants and companies looking for more than an ordinary tin.

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  • Made in Spain
  • Packed by hand
  • Straight from the Galician coast
  • Since 2020
Our story

By hand, tin by tin

La Curiosa was born in 2020 in the Rías Baixas, in northern Spain – a land of Galician estuaries where people have lived from the sea for generations.

The idea was simple: take the best seafood from the Galician estuaries and seal it in a tin – no rush, no shortcuts. Mussels, cockles and scallops are placed in each tin by hand, one by one.

We add a pinch of curiosity to classic Galician recipes – hence the name. La Curiosa means “the curious one” in Spanish: we love discovering new flavours, but we always start with the finest ingredients.

Desde Galicia con amor – from Galicia, with love.

Scallops being placed by hand in a La Curiosa tin Sauce being poured into tins of scallops A shelf with La Curiosa tins and old photographs of Galician fishermen
A team packing cockles into La Curiosa tins by hand
Where we come from

Where the river meets the Atlantic

Galicia lies in the far north-west of Spain, right on the Atlantic. Its coastline is cut by rías – deep estuaries where fresh river water mixes with the cold, plankton-rich waters of the ocean, which is why the local seafood is so plump and full of flavour.

Galicia’s famous mussels are farmed on floating wooden rafts called bateas. The cockles, scallops and octopus in our tins come from the very same waters.

A wooden batea for mussel farming, with a bridge over the estuary behind it
Batea – a floating mussel farm
Mussels being lifted from a batea onto a boat
Harvesting mussels straight from the batea
A traditional fishing boat on the shore of a Galician estuary
Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain
Two brands, one sea

La Curiosa and Luliña

Our range keeps growing: tinned fish, seafood, pâtés and other Galician specialities. Below are a few of our favourite flavours – we will gladly send you the full catalogue on request.

Illustrated round La Curiosa tins
For the curious

Classic Galician tinned seafood with a bold side. Sardines with truffle or Padrón peppers, tuna belly with pesto, mussels with garlic and chilli – in illustrated tins that are a gift in themselves.

  • Sardines with truffle
  • Sardines with Padrón peppers
  • Tuna belly with pesto
  • Mussels with garlic and chilli
  • Galician-style octopus
Luliña tins: scallops, squid in ink sauce and razor clams
Galician classics

La Curiosa’s second brand: traditional recipes and the pure taste of the sea at an accessible price. Perfect for every day, for tapas bars and for deli shelves.

  • Cockles in brine
  • Razor clams in brine
  • Small sardines in olive oil
  • Stuffed squid in ink sauce
  • Scallops in Galician sauce
Tinned fishSeafoodPâtés…and more new products coming soon.
An open tin of mussels in escabeche and a mussel on a small fork
Ready to serve

Just open it – and the tapa is ready

In Spain – and especially in Galicia – tinned seafood isn’t something you keep for a rainy day – it’s a delicacy to share at the table. No cooking, no waste and a long shelf life.

  1. Serve straight from the tin with crusty bread.
  2. Don’t pour away the sauce – it’s the best part for dipping.
  3. Add a glass of white wine – and enjoy.
Corporate gifts

A gift that tastes of Galicia

Elegant La Curiosa gift sets, ready to hand over. Perfect for the holidays – for clients, partners and employees. For larger orders, we will tailor the selection and prepare an individual offer.

2-tin gift setA small gesture, a big taste
4-tin gift setA culinary journey through Galicia

For Christmas, we recommend ordering by mid-November.

Ask about gift sets
La Curiosa gift box with four tins: mussels, sardines, cockles and octopus
For business

Who we work with

We work with companies that, like us, value good food with a story. We will be happy to tailor the range to your business.

Shops and delicatessens

A product that stands out on the shelf: illustrated tins, a brand with a story and flavours you won’t find in a supermarket.

Restaurants and bars

Ready-made tapas and premium ingredients that need no preparation. Long shelf life and zero waste.

Corporate gifts

Gift sets for clients, partners and employees that are truly memorable. We will help you choose the right selection.

Wholesalers and distributors

We work with selected wholesalers and distributors. Get in touch to discuss terms.

Straight from the brandNo middlemen – directly from La Curiosa
Stock in PolandShipped from Poland – no waiting for imports
Personal serviceA dedicated contact person and quick replies
VAT invoiceClear terms for businesses
Work with us

Let’s talk

Tell us a little about your business – we will get back to you with an offer and our catalogue, usually within 1–2 working days.

Buying for yourself?

Our tins are available online with home delivery in Poland.

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