The legendary bar La Mina in Seville, in the Plaza de la Pescadería next to Alfalfa, has organized a snail race in the bar of the establishment that has attracted the attention of all customers. in one of the temples of these gastropods which fill up every spring and summer to enjoy this Sevillian tapa.
In the cute scene you can see how two snails are placed on the wooden bar, Two paths to a 'goal' have been drawn in chalk and customers have observed the 'speed' at which the 'bugs' moved. La Mina is part of the route of these molluscs, which were so famous in the city at this time. Other establishments that are the guide to these tapas are located on Sinaí Street, on Pío XII, in Pumarejo or in Luis Montoto.
Such is the commitment to gastropods in Seville that spaces like Bodega La Mina, a downtown snail sanctuary, have been running their own snail sanctuary for six years. 'Proclamation of the Snail' together with the presenters of his 'Los Martes' talk show. On this occasion it was the friendly scene of the snail race that has enlivened the charming establishment with paintings of fraternity owners and which has retained much of its centuries-old aesthetic.
These gastropods are battle mates for an ice-cold beer and some of them hide, so you'll need some sticks, some dexterity and good sucking skills to enjoy the “bug” and the “broth”, together or separately. Yet they have the tastiest snails Moorish broth, another delicacy for selected gourmets.