Alexandria, Egypt
Alexandria is the second largest Egyptian city in terms of size and population, second only to Cairo. But if Cairo is a typical oriental city, then Alexandria is much closer to Europe in its architecture and atmosphere. Also, the city is unique in that it will easily appeal to both beach lovers and those who are interested in culture and ancient history.
The city was founded in the 4th century BC by Alexander the Great himself, who saw great potential in these lands. And he was not mistaken: the city was located in the Nile Delta at the crossroads of the most important trade routes, and eventually turned into the largest Egyptian port, a center of trade and culture.
It was from here that Christianity once began to spread throughout Egypt. In Alexandria, Eastern and Western cultures are intricately intertwined.In urban architecture, one can equally trace the influence of Islam and Christianity, and mosques here often coexist with Coptic churches.
Here, Greek restaurants and Arabic cafes, modern skyscrapers and centuries-old buildings stand side by side, and various cultural and historical monuments are incalculable. However, Alexandria is also famous for its beaches. Their total length within the city is about 20 km, and the beaches located outside the city occupy almost the same number. Entrance to the city beaches is free, but they all look well-groomed. Also, each hotel has its own beach - they all differ from each other, both in terms of amenities and coverage.
If you are going to spend a lot of time relaxing on the sea, then when choosing a hotel, it is better to find out in advance which beach is nearby - sandy or shelly. Alexandria is definitely not suitable for a quiet and secluded holiday. The population of the city is more than 4 million people, there is a large port, and life is in full swing day and night.
And if in summer lovers of beaches and the sea live here, then in winter yachtsmen from all over the world, as well as people interested in history, rush here.
At this time, there is no sweltering heat, and the weather is the best conducive to long and exciting excursions around the area. One of the most popular such excursions is a trip along the west coast. The trip takes almost the whole day and includes a visit to the ruins of the temple of Osiris, as well as Lake Mariut, where the lighthouse of the Ptolemaic era has been preserved. Archaeologists consider it to be a replica of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria, which was once known as one of the seven wonders of the world.