 Not one of the 7 wonders, but not too bad... by kenmerk | Beaches tips and photos posted by real travelers and Alexandria locals. • 19 Photos
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Montazah Beach. What can I say? I loved it here. The views, the relaxed atmosphere, the warmth of the sun, the lukewarm water and my bestest male friend in the whole wide world made this my best day in paradise. I had gone to another beach, Maamoura, which was nice but I was uncomfortable as they have designated areas for those women who wear bathing suits, and those women that wear the jihab and galabaya. Even though I was at my designated beach, I was reluctant to enter into the water with out shorts on. Montazah beach has women wearing bikini's. Exposing parts of the breasts, albeit covered with a bathing suit top, brings no stares nor uncomfortable feeling. Leave a Comment Directions: Ask anyone and all the cab drivers know.
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Many of the beaches of Alexandria are private or attached to communities or hotels , but there are free beaches too. The first time I went we used a beach at Maamoura.
The Montazah Palace has beaches , and there are cabins ,perched above or beside the beaches, owned by private individuals. These beaches are named Cleopatra, Ide [?] and Aida.
The beaches may be sandy, or coarse from broken shells.
With the renovation of the Corniche, many artificial bays are being constructed.
For westerners, it may be strange to see lines of deckchairs set out facing the sea, so that swimmers have to squeeze their way through and between them to actually reach the water. Once in the water it is like being a star turn to live audience! Leave a Comment
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Alexandria is a beach front town, so best to find a nice place to enjoy the beach.
Most of the waterfront around town doesn't look so inviting for swimming, but one exception is the beach near Montazah Palace, which is used as a summertime residence by El Presidente...
Too chilly to swim on the day I was there, but here is a picture of the nearby lighthouse... Leave a Comment
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From the air you can see the extensiviness of this 5 millions city and the beautifull location at the mediterranean Sea.
The view at the western and eastern harbours and the Corniche is amazing.
When I saw this sight for the first time during one of my flights from Cairo back home, I decided to visit this city one of the next times. Leave a Comment
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The beaches I am going to present to you is near the Montazah Palace. The area has several natural bays and five of Alexandria's popular beaches; Aida, Cleopatra, Semiramis, Vernisia and Palestine Hotel private beach.
Some photos I posted here are at the Palestinian hotel and some are close to Montazah Palace.
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The Northen coast is one of the best places to swim in Alexandria specially Marina.
its not crowded at all and the sea is very clean,just it may has high waves at sometimes but I always enjoy going there to swim with my friends.
its better to swim there because you can wear your Bikini "for women" with no hassels from others because those areas are for people who wears Bikini,but if you did this at the seas in the downtown I am not sure what will happen to you.!!
but millions of eyes will looks to your body,so northen coast is your way for a safe and relaxing swim,
there are many touristic villages there,hundreds over the coast but I like Marina and some others,if you are comming I can handle a pass for you so you can join because its for members only,but its easy for us :) Leave a Comment Directions: take the road to Marsa Matrouh you will find many villages on your right hand.
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The Corniche is a glorious 3km walkway along the harbour dotted with restaurants, markets and historic sights. Leave a Comment Address: CORNICHE
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The Mediterranean sea is spectacular at Alexandria! Along entire city there is a loooooong main avenue, and a promenade, where the sea is always wild and wavy, it is always windy. But it is so beautiful! Leave a Comment
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Make sure you take some time to go and enjoy the sea, its beautiful. I was at October Beach a secure area within Alex, the beach itself is quite dirty, garbage everywhere. I couldnt suntan showing any skin so that was a bummer. Locals will come by and harrass you as well. But still worth going out there to enjoy the water. Leave a Comment
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We stayed near the Sidi Gabr area, so went out to walk on the beaches there.
First, it can still be cold in March and it was! Windy, cold, bring a jacket, even a coat.
Too cold to swim even for me and quite a lot of surf.
In this area, you can walk down to the beach highway, bravely cross -- lots of traffic, or go to an underground crossing, and you can walk and walk on the beach, or just along the corniche which is not as atmospheric given the cars racing by.
And, even later in the season, when it is hot, do not plan a trip to the beach for sunning in a bikini. Forget it. Those days are gone, my friend. Every woman is covered now. If you aren't, you'll be the only one.
Do think about going to the beach at night. Up further north, it can be extremely crowded. But fun and a break from the heat.
You pay a little to sit on a chair, or you can splash around (in your clothes, don't remove anythning) with the kids. Leave a Comment
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