Plural: acedías. Language: Spanish. Description: Wedge sole. A small sole, a speciality of the Seville region. Caught around Sanlucar at the mouth of the Guadalquivir river, these are highly sought after fish in Andalucia.

What fish is popular in Spain?

Hake or merluza is probably the most popular and most widely used fish in Spain, it is very cheap to buy. Fish fingers, which are generally made from cod in the UK, are made from hake in Spain. Merluza are found abundantly in Spanish waters. You will find this in all restaurants, supermarkets and fresh markets.

What fish do they eat in Spain?

Hake and whiting are the most consumed type of fish in Spain. In 2019, the consumption of hake and whiting was more than 118 kilos. Far behind is the volume of consumption of salmon, followed closely by sardines and anchovies, the third most consumed fish by Spanish households.