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Marsa Matruh
Marsa Matruh
Soft sands and aquamarine seas are what Marsa Matruh is all about. And, thanks to the gentle Med breeze, it doesn't get too hot here - even in the middle of summer. This spot, whose name means `sheltered harbour', is the place for sun-soaked fun with a laid-back vibe. So get ready for sunbeds and splash action along the beaches, and sights like Almaza Bay's shimmering waters.
Marsa Matruh
Mediterranean Sea Alexandria Suez Canal The Pyramids
insider's guide
ACTIVE Sports Lovers You can't come to Egypt without getting a close up of its aquarium-like seas. So grab your snorkel and your flippers and venture out into the warm waters to see if you can find Nemo or any of his buddies. Retail Therapy Marsa Matruh's main road, Alexandria Street, is the place to go for everything from snow globe souvenirs to the latest fashion accessories. And because the shops owners display their knick-knacks, scarves and fresh fruit on stalls at the front of their stores, it's easy to browse to your heart's content. RELAX The Chill Factor There are more beaches here than you can shake a towel at, so why not start at one end of Marsa Matruh and work your way along the coastline? Whatever you do, don't miss Cleopatra's Beach. As its name suggests, this sandy stretch on the city's outskirts is where the famed Egyptian queen is said to have frolicked between the waves. Food for Thought Get all Jamie Oliver-inspired and check out the daily fresh fruit and veg markets. Stalls laden with dried dates, trays of colourful spices and glittering tea glasses are the order of the day here. Don't forget your best poker face as you bargain with the locals for that must-have serving platter. CULTURE Past and Present El Alamein is a name that'll forever be connected to World War II. It was here, about an hour from Alexandria, one of the war's most important battles took place. Today, rows of solemn tombstones are a poignant reminder of the lives lost when, under General Montgomery's command, the Allied Forces defeated Rommel's Nazi African Corps. Visit the Rommel Museum set up in the cave which was once the commander's HQ and spot his compass, overcoat and maps. A cool oasis Looney Tunes cartoons always showed a desert oasis with lush palm trees, shimmering waters and a heat haze. Now you can see the real thing at the Siwa Oasis. This haven of date trees and olive groves is surrounded by sand dunes and salt lakes. But, the real must-see is the 13th-century fortress where you can climb through the old city for a birds-eye view of the green and gold border.
Resort Guide
Jordan
Petra
Cairo Taba
Sinai Monastery of St Catherine Aqaba
Sharm el-Sheikh
Ras Mohammed National Park El Gouna
Egypt
Valley of the Kings
Hurghada
Temples of Karnak
Luxor
Edfu
Marsa Alam
Re d a Se
Aswan High Dam
Aswan
Lake Nasser
Approx scale: 100km
Abu Simbel
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