On a bay in the Mediterranean Sea, northeast of Egypt, we find Marsa Matrouh, a port situated 500 km from Cairo and whose coastal complex offers some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, with turquoise colour quiet waters and soft white sand. The sea is usually calm, because the bay is protected by rocks which form a natural dam and where you can see the ruins of an ancient temple.
Almost 30 km far from Marsa Matrouh city, you can find another picturesque beach known as Ageebah, one of the beaches in Egypt with lots of natural caves. Al-Abyad is near, and it is a very beautiful beach with crystal water and white sand.
The city offers a great variety of places to stay. You will be able to find big luxury hotels as well as smaller ones.
You can enjoy the marvellous beaches or visit the ruins of the ancient Alamein, the second biggest archaeological centre after Alexandria, and where you will find interesting temples and tombs.
Other popular places are Rommel´s Cave, a hiding place in the rock which is now a museum, and the ruins of King Solomon ´s Temple.
There are also three cemeteries with distinctive British, German and Italian architecture.
The city does not have an airport and the nearest one is Borg El Arab in Alexandria, 240 km far. You can also arrive at Cairo International Airport and then take the motorway.
The climate is Mediterranean, with hot and dry summers and cool winters. Rains usually come in winter and sometimes in spring.
