Egypt’s second largest city, Alexandria, has a more Mediterranean atmosphere than the Middle Eastern atmosphere, and is known as the “Pearl of the Mediterranean”. The home of the antiquities of Egypt, Greece and Rome, Alexandria is ideal for a stopover on the way to the stunning Mediterranean coast of Egypt. Located in the north of Cairo in the Nile Delta, where the Nile meets the Mediterranean, the city of Alexandria overlooks a number of bays with golden sandy beaches.
Shopping in Alexandria is an experience that should not be missed from a trip to Egypt. Visit the gold and silver bazaars in Al-Mankhiy and El-Atten, the fish market on Cornish Road in Al-Kashaf, souvenir and used bookstores in the Attarin area and the bazaars on Al-Vitwalli. Do not forget to bargain when making a purchase, as it is traditional in these parts. Egypt is basically a Muslim country, before men and women should remember to always “cover up” and never go out in clothes or clothes.
Golfers can play one or two on Egypt’s oldest golf course at the Alexandria Sports Club, which was built in 1890 and at the Porto Marina golf course, which includes a championship course, an illuminated 20 troika golf course and seven target greens,
Food is a great experience in Alexandria. Do not miss the traditional Egyptian mezzeh appetizers, lamb shwarma (Egyptian equivalent of Turkish kebour kebabs) and delicious desserts, including honey pastries, dates soaked in milk and baked rice.
Places to visit in Alexandria
Alexandrina Library
Opened in 2002, this remarkable architecture, reminiscent of a giant sundial, is an amazing reincarnation of the famous ancient library of Alexandria. The original library was home to the largest collection of manuscripts in the world and was the main center of study for 600 years, until it was burned in the 3rd century.
Mosque Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi
Located to the south of Fort Kaytbey on the Corniche, this is a beautiful mosque, which was built on the ruins of an old mosque in 1943. The mosque has a high minaret and four domes and is one of the most important Islamic monuments of Alexandria. Women are not allowed in the mosque itself and can only visit the room at the back of the mosque.
El alamein
The city of Al Alamein on the Mediterranean is a battle between Montgomery and Rommel during World War II. Today, cemeteries, war graves and monuments can be seen here as reminders of the city’s past history.
Fort Kaitbay
Currently, there is a naval museum here, this 15th-century fort stands on the site of the original Faros lighthouse, which was destroyed by an earthquake in the 14th century.
Ancient Alexandria under the sea
Most of ancient Alexandria lies under the sea. Take a diving excursion to discover the many archaeological sites of the city that have been preserved in this gigantic underwater museum.
Alexandria has mild, rainy winters and hot summers, which are often very humid. January and February are the coldest months with temperatures reaching 12C-18c and minimum temperatures of 5C. July and August are the hottest months with an average temperature of 30 degrees.
Combine your holidays in Sharm el-Sheikh or Cairo with a few days in this intriguing city for the perfect Egyptian holiday.
