Cantabrian Anchovy Paste, 60g. The Cantabrian Sea overlooks the northern coast of Spain, in the area called FAO 27, and welcomes a variety of anchovies that differs from those found in other seas. The Cantabrian Sea, cold, rich in plankton and with strong currents, offers the best environmental conditions for anchovies which develop particular characteristics here. In order to survive the rigid temperatures of these waters, anchovies grow more and accumulate a greater reserve of fat.