Egyptian Geography

When the biting cold of winter sets in, the shores of Egypt, stretching unpolluted for miles and miles, offers the warmth of the sun that has deserted other shores to shine only here honoring, it seems, the ancient days when the sun was an Egypt deity.

Despite the passage of time, the sun still remains friendly to Egypt, and invites you to enjoy a winter warmth away from the bitter snowy cold, and a pleasant summer breeze far from the oppressive midday heat. Egypt, a world renowned winter resort, has numerous beautiful beaches.

Its northern coast from Sallum to Rafah is 1181 km. long; its eastern coastline, from Suez to Halayeb, is some 1085 km. long; while the shores on the Gulfs of Suez and Aqaba teem with the most exquisite beaches, spectacular coral reefs and large varieties of colored fish, rarely found elsewhere. Anyone who has seen these beaches must return many times to feast their eyes and fill their hearts with these attractive images that forever remain stamped in the memory, as if one were viewing the most exquisite paintings on earth. Once again, in the name of the sun, we invite you to visit us. We emphatically declare that you will have no regrets, but will come back many, many times.

Alexandria

Alexandria is the shining pearl of the Mediterranean, and a beacon radiating its deep-rooted culture and heritage to the world at large.The second largest city and the main port of Egypt, Alexandria was built by the Greek architect Dinocrates (332-331 B.C.) on the site of an old fishing village called Rhakotis, at the orders of Alexander the Great.

The city, immortalizing Alexander's name, flourished, beyond all expectations, into a prominent cultural, intellectual and economic metropolis, the remains of which are still evident to this day.It was the renowned capitol of the Ptolemies, with numerous and diverse monuments. It was the scene of the most thrilling drama involving Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, Marc Anthony and Octavius.

Alexandria lies northwest of the Nile Delta and adjoins Lake Mariut. It is linked to Cairo by the Delta Road (231 km.) and the Desert Road (225 km.). It is one of the most notable summer resorts in the Middle East, known for its temperate winters and beaches, with soft sands and magnificent scenery that stetch for 40 km. along the Mediterranean Sea, from Abu Kir, in the east, to Sidi Abdul Rahman, in the west.

Tourist Attractions

   * The Greece-Roman Museum - Pompey's Pillar - The Roman Amphitheatre
   * The Catacombs of Kom al-Shoqafa - Al-Shatby Necropolis
   * The Tombs of Al-Anfushi - The Tombs of Mustafa Kamel (Rushdy)
   * The Fort of Qait Bay - The Mosque of Mursi Abbas
   * Al-Montazah Palace - The beaches - Abu Kir Suburb.

Museums

   * The Royal Jewellery Museum
   * The Museum of Fine Arts
   * The Hydro biological Institute and Museum
   * The Montazah Palace Gardens
   * The Antoniadis Gardens
   * The Shallalat Gardens
   * The Alexandria University Conference Center

Al-Montazah Palace	The Montazah Palace Gardens

Built on low plateau east of Alexandria and overlooking a beautiful beach, amid about 370 feddans of gardens and woods, the Palace comprises a number of buildings, the most important being Al-Haramlek, the summer residence of the former royal family, Palestine Hotel, the tourist hotel, was built in the gardens, while Al-Haramlek was turned into a luxury hotel	These gardens cover an area of 370 feddans and contain trees, palms, and flowers. There are also a museum, several natural bays and beaches, as well as complete tourist centre, a hotel, restaurants, bungalows and a children's park of 4.5 feddans area

Other Tourist sites ... Tourist sites west of Alexandria
The Antoniadis Gardens - The Alexandria University Conference Centre - The conference centre - National Library - Alexandria's Submerged Monuments


Bibliotheca Alexandrina - Sidi Kir - King Mariut - Abu Mina - Borg al-Arab - Maraqia Tourist Village - Marina Ruins - Alamein - Al-Alamein Beach - Sidi Abdel Rahman Beach