At Abu Qir, a small fishing town, you can sunbath, fish, swim and eat fresh seafood. To the west of the city try the resorts of Agami or Hannoville.

Attractive integrated tourist villages are there, including beaches, houses, public service units. Moreover, 121 private locations are under study, besides the three models executed by the Ministry of construction, i.e. "Marakia", "Marabella" and "Marina" resorts. 

Due to its marble-like nature, "Marakia" was originally known as "Marmarina" in the old times. The name is extracted from the Arabic word "marmar" which means marble. Clear sea and pure sand are its two main characteristics. It is 240 feddans & consists of three main parts; namely, beach, housing units and public service units. The beach is 1500 meters long; its downstream surface is 100 meters.

 

A pedestrain road separates it from the housing units. This stretches 400 meters, and consists of five-region on -shore 1945 units; 1267 cabins, 72 villas and 31 houses. The public service units are in both the middle of the village and at its main entrance, including administrative, emergency, communication, commercial, and entertainment services. Restaurants, cinema and an open theater. At the village entrance, a 800-person capacity mosque has been built. Large surfaces were devoted for sportive courtyards and public gardens. That is not all, there are further expansions. 

One may imagine "Marina" by the meaning of its name: the beautiful sea. It is 15 Km from "Marakia", 750 meters long on the beach and its downstream surface is 800 meters. Its total surface is about 143 feddans. Many service units are constructed on the beach. The housing unit consists of 34 villas, 264 flats and 672 cabins. A center for administrative, commercial, medical, religious and entertainment services is found in the middle of the village. 

Nearby, "Marina- Alameen" lies on the beach, about 100 Km from Alexandria. Its surface is nearly 5000 feddans. Apart from the beach, it consists of housing and public service units. Golf, horseriding and other sport facilities and courtyards are also there. In fact, "Marina-Alameen" is exceptional in both natural and historical respects. It is endowed with natural deep lakes, as well as large forests. Moreover, it is rich in both Greek and Roman monuments. Being the World War II stage, an allied soldiers cemetery is found there. On the other hand, sea-linked lakes are designed for water renewal, shipping and fishery purposes.

And then there is Alexandria (Alex) itself. Pick any given holiday and try to find someone you need to see in Cairo. They will be in Alex, which is not only a playground for people around the world, but of the Egyptians themselves.

 

Alexandria
The second largest city in Egypt,  Alexandria  has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern; its ambiance and cultural heritage distance it from the rest of the country although it is only 225 km. from Cairo.

 

Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Alexandria became the capital of Graco-Roman Egypt; its status as a beacon of culture is symbolized by Pharos, the legendry lighthouse that was one of the Seven Wonders of the World. 

 

The setting for the stormy relationship between Cleopatra and Mark Antony, Alexandria was also the center of learning in the ancient world, but ancient Alexandria declined, and when Napoleon landed he found a sparsely populated fishing village.

Alexandria has a lot of historical monuments such as :

Montazah Gardens

Montazah Palace and Gardens is one of the amazing summer place i Alexandria. It is situated on a rocky bluff overlooking the sea. 

You will spend most of your time in the Montazah Gardens enjoying the pine and palms and so with the flowers. I have seen too many Date trees and fruits when I last visited the place.

Alexandrina Bibliotheca

The BA has recently launched the website of the Project “Re-issuing the Classics of the Islamic Heritage in the 19^th and 20^th centuries (13^th and 14^thHijri centuries)” which aims to introduce selections of modern Islamic heritage and the writings of prominent reformists in this period, chosen specially to refute the prevailing misconception that the contributions of Muslim scientists and thinkers did not go beyond a certain period of time. It also aims to bridge the gap between the West and the Islamic World. The Website offers a complete electronic copy of these selections, classified under 6 main themes. More books would be added once they are revised and proofread, in addition to a short abstract introducing the book and its author. The Website also features a blog, which acts as a forum for interaction between users and the project team.

 

Qaitbay Citadel

Sultan Qaitbay visited the site of the old light house in 1447A.D and ordered a tower to be built on the foundations of the light house, it was said that the sultan spent more than a hundred thousand dinars for this tower. 

The citadel became more famous for its great strategic importance. So Qayet bay citadel was cared for by the sultans and rulers of Egypt from the time it was constructed until the time of Mohammed Ali. 

 

Catacombs
Located in Rhakotis a fishing village in the old part of Alexandria City in Egypt; the catacombs survived due to its advantageous location to the historical turmoil taken place during the past centuries has either eliminated much of the rich monuments. The underground tunnels dates back to the 1st century AD and was used until the 4th century AD. On 28th September 1900, according to popular belief, a donkey cart fell into a pit which led to the discovery of the catacombs. But the reality is that Said Ali Jibarah, an Alexandrian man, was quarrying for stone when he broke open the vault of a subterranean tomb.

 

Alamein
El Alamein is most notable as the place where the Allied forces of WW II gained a decisive victory of the Axis forces.  Today, the village located about 66 miles (110 Kilometers) east of Alexandria is mostly a port facility for shipping oil.  However, it was once described by Churchill as having the best climate in the world. There are several hotels and a beach resort nearby (Hotel Atic).  There is also a war museum with collectibles from the Battle of El Alamein and other North African battles. The only historical interest in this village would be related to WW II, and includes an Italian and German military cemeteries on Tell el-Eisa Hill just outside of town.

 

Marsa Matrouh
Marsa Matruh lies 290 km. West of Alexandria and 222 km. from Sallum. The distance from Cairo to Matrouh is 524 km. It lies on a bay on the Mediterranean and is distinguished by its seven km. long beach, which-as all visitors have testified-is one of the most beautiful in the world.

The beach is famous for its white soft sands and calm transparent waters, for the bay is protected from the high seas by a series of rocks forming a natural wave-breaker, with a small opening to allow light vessels in.

This beach dates back to the days of Alexander, the Macedonian, when it was known as "Paraetonium" and also as "Amunia". It said that Alexander the Great stopped there during his historical expedition to pay tribute, and sacrifice, to the god Amun, at Siwa, so that he becomes Amun's son and his rulebe a historical continuation of the pharaohs. There are ruins of a temple from the time of Rameses II (1200 B.C.) in Matrouh.

 

What to visit In and from the North Coast

- Overday Cairo

- Overday Alexandria

- Overday Siwa

- Overday Alamein

- Diving Trips               * only from Alexandria