Self-Guided Anfushi Fish Market and Seafood Crawl

This self-guided crawl covers the Anfushi Fish Market in the Ras El Teen area of Alexandria, a working market where fishermen and vendors sell the day's catch directly to shoppers and restaurants. The walk takes roughly two to three hours and follows no fixed operator or guide; travelers move independently between market stalls and nearby seafood restaurants. The market is best visited around midday, when the freshest catch is typically on display, though it is accessible year-round given Alexandria's mild coastal climate. A common approach is to pick fish directly from the market stalls and have it grilled or fried at an adjoining restaurant such as Abou Ashraf or Samakmak, both known for this pick-your-own-fish format along the Anfushi waterfront. Along the way, the route offers views of the harbour and the fishing boats that supply the market, giving a sense of Alexandria's working fishing industry rather than a curated tourist experience. The walk itself is free, with seafood tastings at the market or attached restaurants typically running EGP 200 to 500 depending on the fish selected and how it is prepared. The flexible route can be extended to end near the Qaitbay Citadel at the harbour mouth, combining the food crawl with a visit to the fifteenth-century fort. Because there is no guide, there are no built-in dietary accommodations; travelers with shellfish allergies should ask vendors directly about ingredients before ordering, and vegetarians will find little to eat within the market itself given its seafood focus.