Sea Shores in Egypt
Egypt has coastlines on the Mediterranean Sea, the Nile river, and the Red Sea. Egypt borders Libya to the west, the Gaza Strip to the northeast, and Sudan to the south. Egypt has an area of 1,002,450 km2 (which makes it the 31st largest country in the world.
The nearest seaside to Cairo is Ain Sukhna, around an hour and a half away, is a string of holiday resorts and private villas, and a smattering of cafes and shops stretching about 60km along the Gulf of Suez, that first developed as a place where rich Egyptians built their holiday homes.
The Second seaside city should attract you to Visit is Alexandria, called by local people (Bride of the Mediterranean Sea), it about 02 Hours and a half hour away from Cairo.
If you happen to find yourself in Cairo and have one more day to spare, Alexandria in Egypt is worth a visit. Unlike Giza, it does not have much monuments like the Pyramids to show for, but it does have a great waterfront view, and is a refuge from the chaos of downtown Cairo.
It is most famous in antiquity as the site of the Pharos in advanced last Era, the great lighthouse, considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, for the Temple of Serapis, the Serapion, which was part of the legendary library at Alexandria, as a seat of learning and, once, the largest and most prosperous city in the world.
THEN
You like MORE Adventure, Need Some Relaxing, you have Children and it is Time to Beach, Swim, Dive and Enjoy some other Sea Activities, NOW is time Of
EITHER
Sharm El Sheikh,
The city offers excellent beaches, coral reefs, lively nightlife and everything else associated with a major tourist destination in Egypt.
The City is located over the Red Sea, and it is about 7 Hours away driving from Cairo, and it has very popular Airport, which receives regular international and domestic flights, the duration of flight from Cairo to Sharm is about 01 Hour, and it is more recommended than Driving.
Highlights of the City :
• The Coloured Canyon
• Ras Mohammed National Park
• Desert camel rides
• Turtle Bay boat trip
• Diving at Ras Um Sidd
• Visit Old Town
Nearest Destination: (A place you can Visit close to Sharm El Shiekh)
For sure, we ALL here about the Pilgrimage Trips( the Holy Land ) which attract a Majority of Christian people around the world, Sharm EL sheikh and its location nears the holy cities and the borders of Jerusalem, through Taba, makes the Travel to the city is magnificent chance to complete a life Time Trip.
Saint Catherine’s Monastery and Mount Sinai are other popular destinations, only a three-hour drive away from Sharm El Sheikh. Climbing the mountain on foot or by camel is the main objective for most visitors, but it’s worth spending a couple of hours admiring the monastery’s treasures. (Please ask for the Holy Land Trips for more information)
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Hurghada
Hurghada also is located on the Red Sea, and it is about 05 Hours away from Cairo using Road Transportation, and also it has an Airport, receiving a regular domestic and international Flights, the flight duration from Cairo is about 50 Minutes.
One of the main reasons why Hurghada is a favorite tourist destination is because you can visit the city in all seasons. …, offering the opportunity to practice many sports such as diving, windsurfing, and taking souvenirs with rare fish and coral reefs.
The advantage of this city that it is very close to Luxor (Upper Egypt), about 4 Hours driving by Car, so if you were exhausted from the history and long day trips into the hot sun, and you need to cut it with some relaxing days, do not hesitate ever to drive to Hurghada and enjoy a stay at one of our recommended resorts.
FOR advanced Travel Sector Divers
12 Top-Rated Beaches in Egypt
- Naama Bay… Sharm El Sheikh City –South Sinai
- Dahab Lagoon…… Dahab City – South Sinai
- El Gouna. Beachat El Gouna. … Hurghada City
- Ras Um Sid Beach….Sharm El Shiekh
- Ras Shetan Beachalong the Nuweiba-Taba coastline. …South Sinai
- Soma Bay… …Hurghada City
- Marsa Alam. Beach at Marsa Alam City
- Taba Beach.South Sinai
- Sahl Hasheesh – Hurghada City
- Makadi Bay – Hurghada City
- Mamoura Beach –Alexandria
- Cleopatra Beach – Marsa Matruh City
