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Fisheyes & Aqua Culture Tour BY: FABJOLA ARAPI *
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ussels, sea
mussels not only in terms of water
bass, carp,
temperature, but also the proper
mullet, and
level of salt it features.
others are species that
Along Butrint Lake, you will find
are served
tourist guides that offer walks on the
everywhere on the Southern coast of
lake, to see the cultivation of the
Albania and in some other areas of
lake mussel and fish species.
the country, and when served, they
Also on the shores of Shengjin, Vlora
are always accompanied by white
and Durres, you will find aquaculture
wine.
farms which offer guides for tourists. These guides are realised by making
If you taste our mussels, you might
use of boats along the coastline,
well say you have tasted the queen
where different marine species are
of freshwater, you have tasted what
cultivated.
the inhabitants of these areas call the Queen of Butrint Lake.
During the trip, tourists have the opportunity to explore areas
Albania has two main points for
of unique natural and cultural
mussel production, one in Butrint
attractions, such as the magnificent
and the other in Shengjin. Butrint
Butrint National Park. The area
has the potential to produce
around the ancient city of Butrint,
over 10,000 tons of mussels per
in Southern Albania, is home to a
year, while Shengjin has smaller
number of globally endangered
production capacity, but offers high
species. Also, this area has a rich
productivity levels for other species.
cultural history that justifies its
Production at Butrint Lagoon is
recognition as a UNESCO World
rooted in a long tradition, while the
Heritage Site.
locals consider the lagoon as the ideal place for the production of
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