Water Activities

Fishing

Samak Mashwy (grilled fish) is the signature experience for all visitors to Egypt’s beautiful northern coast. When you are in the mood to catch Murgan (Gray Mullet), and Barbuni (Red Mullet), 525 km of azure Mediterranean coastline await you. These waters and are also teeming with Sea Bass, Red Smelt, Bluefish and Sole. On the eastern side of the coast, lies the bustling town of Alexandria. Alexandria’s sea front is lined with fish restaurants, fishermen and boats bringing in the day’s catch. Alexandrian fishermen favourite spots are Abu-Qir's fishing harbour (Abu Qir is a once small fishermen village, located in the north of Alexandria), there you can fish, swim and sunbathe before feasting over some really fresh sea-food.