Anfushi Fish Market

Alexandria


In a city that devours more fish than a hungry seal, you’d expect to find a pretty impressive fish market – and Alexandria delivers. Located at the northern tip of Anfushi this market bustles daily with flapping seafood that’s literally just been thrown off the boat. Get here early, when it's busiest. Things die down by mid-morning.

Women travelling alone should be aware that this can be a high-testosterone zone.


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