Geographically, the Egyptian North Coast extends from the easternmost point of the Mediterranean coast in Sinai to Sallum, the westernmost point of the coast on the Libyan border.

On the touristic map of Egypt, the “North Coast” mostly refers to the new sea & sun holiday destinations such as Sidi Abdul-Rahman (132 km west of Alexandria) and the Marina (about 100 km west of Alexandria), state-of-the-art resort towns catering to vacationers elite. Here you’ll experience luxury at its best, the resort towns are home to amazing apartments, villas and leisure facilities including golf courses, modern Spas, water activities centres and amazing entertainment options. Moreover, Egypt’s hippest nightclubs are located on that strip of coastal bliss.

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- The Archaeological Discovery: The Marina Town in El-Alamein houses a Hellenistic-Roman town that was discovered in 1986 when the marina’s construction started.

- The Boat: Enjoy a nice sea cruise by renting a yacht from Porto Marina in Marina El-Alamein. For a softer cruise version hop on one of the gondolas that sail through the canals of the Venice-inspired Porto Marina resort.

- The Movies: Enjoy watching a movie at Porto Marina's Good News Cinema. You can even get there by boat, a great way to start a romantic movie night out.

- The Food: All the world-acclaimed food chains, famous local brands, and respectable newcomers have invaded the Egyptian North Coast. There is no possible way you won’t find what you’re craving for. The resort towns of Marina and Sidi Abdul-Rahman house upscale Italian, French, American, Chinese, Japanese and local restaurants, as well as a wide selection of cafes and fast-food eateries.

  • By Air

    The Egyptian national airline Egyptair operates regular Cairo-Marsa Matrouh and Cairo-El-Alamein flights. Charters from Europe are also flying in regularly to El-Alamein during summer. Transportation from El-Alamein and Marsa Matrouh to all the resort towns along the North Coast is available, through taxis and hotel pick-up services.

  • By Sea

    Since the opening of the yacht marina at Porto Marina in El-Alamein, it makes sense to come to the North Coast by sea. The port offers berthing space for all types of yachts. For more information, contact the marina office at sales@porto-marina.com , or +20 46 4452 711.

  • By Land

    Taxis run through the Egyptian North Coast destinations, you can easily book a taxi from Alexandria to any of the other Mediterranean towns and coastal resorts.

    There are also buses operating between Alexandria and Marsa Matrouh. They can drop you off at any destination on the way, including Sidi Abdul-Rahman and El-Alamein.

  • By Car

    Renting a car would be the best way to get around the new and very wide residential resorts and towns of the Egyptian North Coast. If you don't feel like spending your whole vacation in the nearby surroundings of your hotel or apartment, rent a car upon arrival to Egypt.
    Car rental agencies are available at Egypt's airports and have several outlets in Egypt's main destinations, including Alexandria.
    Keep in mind that you have to hold an international driving license to drive in Egypt.

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First Time In | Egypt Tourism Authority
Is it your first time in Cairo, or Sharm el-Sheikh, Luxor, Hurghada, or any Egypt location and you aren’t sure what to expect? Pick your intended vacation spot from the list below to find some information that might come in handy. You’ll feel welcome in each and every Egyptian town or city you’ll visit. Nonetheless, each destination has its own special spirit which you might want to know about before going there.

Wherever you chose to go, you will easily stay connected with family and friends back home through:

  • Mobile phones: you can chose to roam with your international number by registering on any of the three mobile phone operator networks in Egypt. Alternatively you may want to purchase a temporary visitor line from one of the providers.
  • Land-lines: in addition to their availability in all hotels, payphones are also available in some cities.
  • Internet: wireless internet is available in a large number of restaurants, hotels and coffee shops throughout the country. Some may provide the service for free while others may charge you for it. Hotels offer wired and wireless access in the comfort of your own room. Some cities, like Sharm El Sheikh, are fully connected using wireless internet connectivity.