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A walk along the Corniche is a good way of seeing the bay at Alexandria. Only the fit will want to walk it from end to end [about 25 km], but in the morning a stroll is pleasant. If you are early enough you may see the fishermen cleaning or emptying their nets of fish [sardines?]. A bit smelly, but a change from the pollution of Cairo.
At one end there are a lot of boats nestled in beside the curve made by the point on which Qait Bey stands.. When the sailing boats go out in numbers it is a very attractive sight. At the other end of the long curve of bay near MonTazah are rocks with strong waves beating against them, and all along is the beach with umbrellas and chairs and stalls.
With the improvements made in the last few years the Corniche is a friendlier place to walk. No longer do you have to battle your way across the busy road, although now there are more lanes. Underpasses have been constructed. Leave a Comment Directions: The heart of Alexandria, along the Mediterranean
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 Mediterenean Sunset... by kenmerk
Well, whatever, the horseshoe shaped Alexandrian coast line does make for a nice place to watch the sunset over the Med, though... Leave a Comment
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 Alex by Jelena by Aurorae
It's a city that charmed me the most in Egypt! Very lovely! Leave a Comment
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 Nice View of Mosaic Crafts in
Alexandria by freddie18, 4 more photos
There is no doubt, this idea adds to the beauty of the city of Alex. Address: Corniche, Alexandria EgyptDirections: The heart of alexandria
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Corniche Road in Alexandria is situated alongside the long beaches of the city. The road is so wide that can definitely accommodate increased number of vehicles.
I loved walking at the Corniche. I cannot imagine the long hours I enjoyed the beautiful view and the fresh air. I was there in the morning trying to catch the sunrise and at one time enjoyed the sunset when I was leaving the city. I am sure you will appreciate the view on the opposite side of the beach. The walls with unique craftsmanship adorned with mosaic of different colours.
October is not that cold in Alexandria. I can see people walking and jogging especially in the afternoon. This is one place you should not miss visiting when you are in Alexandria. Address: Corniche Road, Alexandria, EgyptDirections: The heart of alexandria
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 the Corniche of
Alexandria by sachara
The eastern harbour with the seafront Corniche (Sharia of the 26th July) is the most central part.
We really enjoyed to walk here along the seaside in the late afternoon. We saw many ice-charts, vendors of flowers, a lot of stalls with sweets, strolling families and fishing kids.
From our hotelroom at the Corniche we saw a beautifull sunset with the silhouets of the city with its mosques. Marvellous! Leave a Comment
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Nuss al-balad means downtown, and this is an area certainly worth a wonder round. Starting from the railway station, you should follow Nabi Daniel Street past the amphitheatre and through the edge of the souq, until you reach Sa'ad Zaghloul Square on the seafront. Now, I was travelling with a Sudanese friend, and this was his first view of the sea...it was like watching a little child as his face broke out in a huge smile!
Around the square are several colonial-style buildings, the most impressive being the Hotel Cecil, where Winston Churchill parked his bum. From here, you can either walk along to the right to the Biblioteca Alexandrina and the beaches beyond, or left towards the fishing boats at Anfushi and Fort Qaitbey. If the sun is shining, the wind blowing and you feel energetic, walking the seafront is a very nice way to spend half a day. Leave a Comment
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Downtown Alex is a pleasant place to be lost in. The architecture is reminiscent of those in downtown Cairo - turn of the century European architecture, albeit they could use a lot of refurbishing and renovation.
The downtown area revolves around the imposing statue of Mohammed Ali on Midan Tahrir. It's surrounded by interesting shops (selling mostly China-made goods), ahwas (coffeehouses), restaurants, and yes, sheesha (hubbly bubbly) cafés.
From Midan Tahrir, turn right on Sharia Ibrahim al-Awal towards the Corniche - Alex's version of the waterfront promenade - only this time, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. At the junction is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier across the French Consulate (housed in a beautiful colonial building).
The Corniche is a pleasant area to enjoy the cool breeze from the Med, while admiring the city's wonderful architecture. There are also many ahwas and sheesha cafés on this stretch, where you could relax, and watch the world go by. Leave a Comment Directions: The heart of Alexandria
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