Where to stay
There is a wide variety of hotels, ranging from
luxurious to reasonably priced and modest, the later
however, are clean and safe. To compliment the magical
experience, a stay at the 5 Star Montazah Shereton is
recommended, as it provides visitors with a unique
spectacular view of both the sea and the palace’s
gardens. For a more affordable option, yet also with a
beautiful view, stay at San Giovanni hotel located on
the corniche.
A
taste of the Mediterranean
Alexandria is indeed heaven for seafood lovers, as even
budget travelers can find a place to enjoy a luscious,
yet reasonable seafood menus. Fish Market, located in
Bahari has a splendid view of the Mediterranean, and
offers its visitors with a daily, fresh variety of
seafood laid out in an artistic, mouth watering display,
where you get to choose what you want to eat, and
discuss with the Chef the best way to prepare your meal
to make it an unforgettable dining experience. A wide
variety of fresh seafood salads is served, as you wait
for your plate, and drinks too are available. So, if you
want to dine and enjoy special seafood with a bottle of
wine, and an unforgettable view, Fish Market is the
place to be. For budget travelers Zapyrion is a
reasonably priced, yet clean restaurant, located in the
suburbs of Abu Qir, serving fresh fish, however, it
overlooks a crowded beach. For travelers who are not
into seafood, fast food chains are available throughout
the corniche, as well as coffee shops serving grilled
meat, and snacks open all day and night. If you are
looking for something more traditional, Mohamed Ahmed in
Raml station is the best outlet selling foul and
falafel, served in an exquisitely traditional
atmosphere.
Enjoy a dip in the Mediterranean Sea
Gold sandy beaches lie along the extended corniche,
tempting visitors to enjoy the calm, warm waters even in
Winter. Mass popular beaches such as Miamy, Sidi Bishr
and Glym are packed with people in Summer, thus escape
to enjoy the peacefulness of the higher end Maamura and
Montaza beaches. Make sure you grab a good sun block
with you to avoid sunburns, and do not miss the
delicious, traditional wafers filled with honey, sold on
the beach called Fresca, as after a dip in the salty
waters, such a sweet treat perfects your Mediterranean
experience.
Delve into History: Check with your hotel scuba diving
availability, as you can dive to witness a distinctive
marine life created around ancient wrecked ships and
monuments.
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