Journal

Notes on Ionian fish.

Local guides to the Saranda fish market, simple Albanian Riviera recipes, honest pricing, and how to source fresh seafood for your villa stay.

A local's guide to the fish market in Saranda — what to buy, how prices work, when boats land, and why Fish Shop Ardit sits at the heart of …

How grilled octopus is done right on the Albanian Riviera — choosing the catch, tenderising, and the simple charcoal method we use at home.…

Linguine with mussels, prawns, and the day's small fish — the seafood pasta locals cook along the Albanian Riviera, with timing and techniqu…

Staying in Ksamil? Here's where to source fresh Ionian seafood, what's worth the short drive to Saranda, and how to plan a villa BBQ.…

The Butrint lagoon is one of Albania's great seafood sources. Here's what to look for, what to ask for, and how to bring it home.…

Sea bass, sea bream, sardines, octopus, prawns — what arrives at our counter daily, and what shapes the Ionian catch through the seasons.…

Renting a villa in Saranda or Ksamil? Here's exactly what to buy, how much per person, and how we'll prep it for your grill.…

What you'll pay per kilo for sea bass, sea bream, prawns, octopus and mussels in Saranda — updated for the 2026 season.…

Forget the supermarket. Here's where Saranda locals actually buy fresh fish — and how to spot the difference at the counter.…

Whole-roasted, salt-baked, or grilled over coals — three honest ways to cook sea bream the way we do it on the Albanian coast.…

Five honest, family-style Ionian seafood recipes — what we cook for guests on the Albanian coast and how to make them at home.…