At a glance
Aguiba Bay
On Egypt’s north coast, between Sollum and Rosetta, you’ll find 500km of dazzling Mediterranean seaboard. In recent years, holidaymakers and a few travellers have begun to discover the untouched beaches where turquoise waters go hand-in-hand with almost deserted, pristine shores. But for a change of tempo, you’ve also got places like the fabled city of Alexandria. Known as “The Pearl of the Mediterranean”, it’s rich in history and must-sees.
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Let the sun warm your shoulders on a honey-coloured stretch of sand. Kick off your shoes and the Med Coast’s warm waters will tickle your toes.
Beaches
If you thought Sharm El Sheikh’s beaches were good, wait ‘til you see the ones on the Mediterranean Coast. The sandy stretches in and around Marsa Matruh are the best in the country. And because this part of Egypt is only just starting to make a name for itself, you certainly won’t be short on space. One of the best is Cleopatra’s Beach, on the outskirts of the city. The bright turquoise bay is backed by ivory sand dunes. Apparently this is where Cleopatra herself used to top up her tan.
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History
El Alamein – just hear the name and you think of tanks lumbering across desert sands. It was here that one of the most important battles of World War II took place. Under General Montgomery’s command, the Allied Forces defeated Rommel’s Nazi Africa Corps. If you want a glimpse into this period of history, head to Marsa Matruh’s Rommel Museum. It’s set in the cave that used to be Rommel’s headquarters, and contains the German commander’s compass, overcoat and maps.
Evening Flavour
Lazy days spent beachside on Marsa Matruh’s sandy stretches are followed by laid-back nights along the Mediterranean Coast. Here, shisha cafés are the places to be seen and nightclubs are few and far between. In fact, you’re best staying in, if you want to go out. Hotels have your night sorted with their cocktail bars and belly dancing shows. And, as an added bonus, some even have open-air beach discos.
Shopping
Marsa Matruh’s main street, Alexandria Street, is lined with shops selling everything from the usual souvenirs to the latest fashion lines. Most of the stores spill out onto the pavements, making it really easy to browse. For something a bit more ‘local’, the daily market is a treasure chest of fruits, spices and handicrafts. Everything is really cheap, too, so you’re bound to find a few bargains.
For the Family
- Head to Cleopatra’s Beach - where the legendary queen once soaked up some Vitamin D – for some heavy duty sand-castle building.
- Get a history lesson at Marsa Matruh’s Rommel Museum, which is a cave used by the German commander in World War II.
- Teach the family to haggle like a local for souvenirs in Marsa Matruh’s Alexandria Street.
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Training tour guides in Egypt
When you book a holiday with us we’ll ask you to make a small donation to the World Care Fund. With you contributions, we’re training snorkelling guides in environmental issues and helping to develop an official training. The project’s creating jobs for local people, protecting the marine environment and improving the quality of snorkelling in the area.
Our World Care Fund project partner, The Travel Foundation, is an independent sustainable tourism charity that works in close partnership with the UK travel industry to fund these projects.
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Resorts in Egypt - Mediterranean Coast
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