Top Travel Destinations For Fresh Seafood Lovers

Does the prospect of tangy shrimp ceviche have your taste buds tingling? How about oysters fresh from the ocean? From Croatia to Korea, we’ve put together some of the best destinations in the world for fresh seafood – and you can experience them for yourself by booking a small-group adventure with Culture Trip.

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South Korea, to have fresh fish cooked in front of you

Seafood is an integral part of South Korean cuisine, featuring in dishes such as haemul pajeon (crispy seafood pancakes), kimchi jjigae (a fiery kimchi stew) and ganjang gejang (soy-marinated crab). Head to Jagalchi Market in Busan and you’ll feel like you’ve arrived at an edible aquarium, such is the sheer variety on offer. Feeling peckish? Pick your catch and bring it upstairs to have it cooked for you in the local style. It’s one of many captivating, hunger-quelling stops on this 10-day adventure.

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Next available from 10th Mar 2024

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Seoul, South Korea

ENDS AT

Seoul, South Korea

DURATION

10

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

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Discovery

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Iceland, for venturing beyond your comfort zone

If you love seafood, you’ll be in your element in Iceland, where fresh fish is about as common as running water – whether it be cod, salmon, haddock or Arctic char. For a proper authentic experience, however – and to really test your love of seafood – try hákarl (fermented shark) and harðfiskur (dried fish). On this five-day trip, you’ll be given the opportunity to do so, but be warned – neither are renowned for their mouth-watering aroma. A shot of brennivín (Iceland’s signature spirit) is the ideal palate cleanser – before and after.

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Reykjavik, Iceland

ENDS AT

Reykjavik, Iceland

DURATION

5

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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Croatia, for freshly caught oysters

Join us for eight days of seaside bliss along Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast and you’ll dine like a king. Whether it’s the old towns of Split and Dubrovnik, or remote islands and rural wine regions, seafood always plays a big part in Croatian culture. The foodie highlight of our itinerary takes place in the small town of Ston on the Peljesac Peninsula. This place is famous for its oysters, and you’ll get to slurp down a batch fresh from the sea, before continuing on to Dubrovnik.

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Next available from 29th Mar 2024

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Split, Croatia

ENDS AT

Dubrovnik, Croatia

DURATION

8

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Moderate

STYLE

Discovery

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Greece,

The most famous foodie export from Greece may be its delicious salad, covered in feta and olive oil, but this sprawling Mediterranean island group invariably has some of the best seafood around. You can sample some of the local delicacies – from deep-fried whitebait and fisherman’s soup to lobster pasta, grilled octopus and the best calamari you ever had – across our eight-day island-hopping adventure from Athens to Milos, Naxos and Santorini.

From US$1939

Next available from 28th Apr 2024

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STARTS AT

Athens, Greece

ENDS AT

Athens, Greece

DURATION

9

GROUP SIZE

18

PHYSICAL RATING

Light

STYLE

Discovery

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Gethin Morgan contributed additional reporting to this article.

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