Experience the rhythm of the largest seafood market in Cua Lo coastal city

Photo: Duc Anh; Content: Cong Kien• April 7, 2021 15:18

(Baonghean.vn) - As the gathering place for Cua Lo fishermen's boats after each trip to sea, Nghi Thuy fish market has become the largest seafood consumption hub in the region. This is also an interesting destination for tourists to explore and experience the life of the residents of Cua Lo coastal town.

Before 4am, Cua Lo fishermen's boats began returning to Nghi Thuy fishing port after a night out at sea to catch seafood. The fish market located near the port also began to bustle, with buyers and sellers gathering in large numbers waiting for their boats to dock. Photo: Duc Anh

The joy of fishermen when their boats catch large hauls of fish, bringing income to their families. Photo: Duc Anh

Seafood is sold everywhere at Nghi Thuy market, providing food for people as well as food service establishments in Cua Lo town. Photo: Duc Anh

The item that many people choose to buy is fresh squid. This is the type of squid caught by hook and is steamed right at sea. As soon as it was brought up from the port, all of Ms. Nguyen Thi Van's squid was sold out within 30 minutes. "People in the area often go to the market very early to choose fresh squid, which is cheap, delicious and of guaranteed quality," Ms. Van said. Photo: Duc Anh

Along with fresh squid, live crabs are also a hot-selling item at Nghi Thuy seafood market. Ms. Tran Thi Nhung, a vendor, said: "Live crabs are often ordered by restaurants so they sell very quickly, selling out as soon as they are available." Photo: Duc Anh

In particular, Nghi Thuy fish market has a famous product that has long affirmed its brand: grilled mackerel. Photo: Duc Anh

Nghi Thuy fish market is the largest seafood wholesale market in the region, where traders come to buy goods to sell in nearby and faraway markets. Therefore, the market is always bustling and lively. Photo: Duc Anh

For many years, Nghi Thuy fish market has become a destination for many tourists when coming to Cua Lo. Coming here, tourists can choose their favorite seafood products and have the opportunity to experience the life of fishermen in the coastal city of Cua Lo. Photo: Duc Anh