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When the biting winter cold sets in, the shores of Egypt, stretching unpolluted for miles and miles, bask in the warmth of the sun that has deserted other shores to shine only here, honouring, it seems, the ancient days when the sun was an Egyptian 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 beautiful and numerous 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 coloured fish, rarely found elsewhere.

Anyone who has seen but a part, must return many times to feast his eyes and fill his heart with these attractive images that will forever remain stamped in the memory, as if one were viewing the most exquisite paintings on earth.

Beaches in Alexandria and the Surrounding Area

West of Alexandria:

Al-Alamein Beach: 104km west of Alexandria
Sidi Abd Al-Rahman Beach: 127 km West of Alexandria
Mersa Matrouh, 290 km West of Alexandria
Cleopatra's Bath: 50 meters from the shore of Mersa Matrouh
Al-Abyad Beach: 20 km West of Mersa Matrouh
Ageebal Beach: 28 km West of Mersa Matrouh
Ras el-Hekma: 85 km East of Mersa Matrouh

East of Alexandria:

Ras el Bar: A beautiful summer resort, it looks like a stretching arm that seperate the Nile from the Mideterranean. It is known also for its straw huts.
Al-Jibri: 2 km from Ras el-Bar, a therapy treatment center for rheumatism, gout, sciatica and polio.
Gamasah: 193 km from Cairo, 61km from Mansoura, it is 25km long and known for high ratio of iodine content.
Baltim: 212 km from Cairo

Suez Canal:

Port Said: The link between Asia and Africa, known for its beautiful beaches and port cruises to see the ship convoy passing the Suez Canal

Ismailia: The "city of gardens" lies midway between Port Said and Suez on the western shores of Lake Timsah. It is known for its beautiful natural scenery and abundant orchards. Many beaches are located along Lake Timsah, one of the largest lakes in Egypt where sailing and rowing are popular sports.

Suez: Egypt's second largest port city lies at the northern tip of the Gulf of Suez. It is noted for its dry climate and numerous beaches with Port Tewfik.

  

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