FISHING TRIP FLY TO GOTHENBURG CITY FROM 14 DESTINATIONS, INCLUDING ALICANTE | EDINBURGH | ROME (CIAMPINO) | VISIT WWW.RYANAIR.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION press-nudge-twist-lift technique soon comes together. And if I keep practising, Per suggests, I could represent the UK in the Nordic Oyster Opening Championships, which takes place in Grebbestad every spring. Feeling like the luckiest man in west Sweden, I eat the two-dozen oysters on the table on deck. I close my eyes to focus on the lively, complex flavour – somehow sweet, salty and creamy at the same time – and miss out on much of the gloriously rugged coastline. But my oysters are just a warm-up for the main event. Back at the charming 120-year-old fisherman’s hut there’s bread, cheese, Champagne and a vast seafood platter. Almost anywhere else, this would be 80 WWW.RYANAIRMAG.COM foodie ferry Oyster fi shing with the Karlsson brothers I eat the two-dozen oysters on the table on deck, and close my eyes to focus on the lively, complex fl avour — somehow sweet, salty and creamy at the same time considered the height of luxury. Here, it’s simple local fare. The brothers used to own a furniture shop, but didn’t like working indoors, so they turned to something they’d been doing for as long as they can remember. “It was the right decision to fish full-time,” says Per, who also runs an organisation dedicated to promoting the wonders of the Grebbestad oyster throughout the world. This is a town of seafood addicts – they even celebrate a dedicated Oyster Day, held every September. The fishing seasons, we’re told, are mind-bogglingly precise. The lobster season, Per insists, begins at 7am on the first Monday following 20 September. Before then, fishing for lobster is a waste of time. It seems crazy, but it’s precisely this obsessive devotion to their craft that’s made Scandinavian food the talk of the culinary world. The emphasis is on seasonal ingredients and simple, unfussy preparation. As I help myself to one last mussel, Per shows me various clippings and certificates stating that Grebbestad oysters are the best in the world. I’m not going to argue. Fast facts GETTING THERE: For car hire, such as for the drive to Strömstad, where you can catch a ferry to the Koster islands, Hertz (www. hertz.com) is Ryanair’s exclusive rental partner.
Enjoy Nyköping, Sweden. You’ll find a historic town of a comfortable size with a wide range of attractions. Explore the nature or get as close to the sea as you can in a kayak. Keep an eye out for seals and eagles. Find nice accommodations close to the airport. Nyköping is located only 7 minutes from Stockholm Skavsta Airport. www.visitnykoping.se