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The Delta and the north coast · Burullus

The fish market of Lake Burullus

Lagoon fish sold straight from the boats, in the northern Delta.

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Lake Burullus is one of the Delta's great lagoons, and its market sells what came out that morning: mullet, tilapia, lagoon prawns. A producers' market, with no concession to tourism.

The extra bit

Combine with a boat trip on the lagoon: fishermen readily take people out for a few hours.

Know before you go

The area has little visitor infrastructure: plan a driver for the day from Kafr el-Sheikh.

Directions

Lake Burullus, Kafr el-Sheikh Governorate

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