Mussels from the Ría de Arousa boast a distinctive, intense bright orange color. Thanks to Ortiz's careful selection and preservation processes, they also feature a wonderfully meaty texture.
 
The Ría de Arousa, also known as the Arousa Estuary, is located on the northwest coast of Spain in the autonomous community of Galicia. It is part of the Rías Baixas, a series of coastal inlets along the Atlantic Ocean. This estuary is renowned for its rich marine biodiversity and is a significant area for fishing and aquaculture, particularly for mussels and other shellfish