These are the real prices you'll pay at the counter. Not restaurant prices. Not tourist prices. What locals pay — and what you pay — at Fish Shop Ardit.
Current Fish Prices in Saranda (2026)
| Fish | Albanian name | Form | Price range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Bream | Orata / Koç | Whole, fresh | 600–900 ALL/kg |
| Sea Bass | Levrek / Branzino | Whole, fresh | 700–1000 ALL/kg |
| Sardines | Sardele | Whole, fresh | 250–400 ALL/kg |
| Octopus | Oktapod | Whole, fresh | 800–1100 ALL/kg |
| Butrint Mussels | Midhje Butrinti | Net bag, live | 200–350 ALL/kg |
| Fresh Shrimp | Karkaleca | Raw, whole | 500–700 ALL/kg |
| Red Mullet | Gamer | Whole, fresh | 700–950 ALL/kg |
| Hake | Merluc | Whole, fresh | 400–600 ALL/kg |
1 EUR ≈ 105 ALL · 1 GBP ≈ 120 ALL · Prices vary with season and catch availability. Updated weekly.
How Saranda Fish Prices Compare
At a restaurant in Saranda, grilled sea bream typically costs 1200–2500 ALL per portion (roughly 200–300g of fish). At our counter, 1kg of whole sea bream — enough for 3–4 people — costs 600–900 ALL. You're paying for the restaurant service, not the fish quality.
Price Tips by Season
- Summer (Jun–Aug): Sardines are cheapest and most abundant. Shrimp prices drop. Tourist demand pushes sea bream slightly higher.
- Autumn (Sep–Nov): Best quality sea bream and sea bass. Prices often dip as catches increase.
- Winter (Dec–Feb): Fishing is weather-dependent. Less variety but often better prices on what's available.
- Spring (Mar–May): Mussel season. Good variety. Prices start to climb as tourist season approaches.
What a Meal Costs to Cook at Home
Two whole sea bream (roughly 600g each, enough for two people) will cost around 700–900 ALL at our counter — under €9. Add lemon, olive oil, salt and a charcoal grill and you have a dinner better than most Saranda restaurants charge €25 for. That's why villa guests come to us.
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