Resorts and Cities of Egypt

On the Sinai Peninsula, in the northeast of Africa, Egypt is located. The state borders on Palestine, Israel, Libya and Sudan. In the north, the coasts of Egypt are washed by the Mediterranean Sea, in the east - by the Red Sea. With the help of the man-made Suez Canal the seas are connected.

Studying the cities and resorts of Egypt, it is necessary to allocate its capital - the magnificent Cairo. This is the main city of the country. It is also called the "gateway to the east". It is located in the north of the country, on the banks of the Nile River. The population of this largest city of Egypt is nineteen million people, and it is considered overpopulated.

One of the main attractions of the city is Koltskiy or Old Cairo, located on the territory of ancient Al-Fustat. This place is rich in historical monuments, towers. Here you can see the defensive walls of the Babylon fortress and the oldest mosque of Amr-ibn-al-Asa. The mosque is made of stone, mined on the ruins of Christian churches. On the territory of Coptic Cairo is the church of St. Sergius. According to legend, it was in it that the Holy Family escaped from the king of Herod and, of course, the famous pendant church.

Many cities of Egypt - resort type. These include Dahab, a city located in the east of the Sinai Peninsula, on the shores of the Red Sea. Translated from Arabic, the title is translated as "golden". According to some researchers, its name was given to the city due to the color of sand in the valley. However, excavations carried out by Cairo archaeologists have confirmed the presence of a small amount of gold in its bowels, so it is likely that in ancient times Dahab could be a "golden port". The city is divided into several districts - Masbat or Old Town, Mubarak, Laguna Dahab and Medina.

The old city stretches along the embankment of the Red Sea. There are many hotels, cafes, restaurants. In the bay you can see the ruins of the old port.

The resorts of the state are very popular. Tourists from all over the world come to this mysterious and mysterious country, studying its cities. The resorts of Egypt are unique, original, like Dahab.

Dahab is visited by fans of various sea sports. On the beaches of the city there are many cozy coves, from which you can go out to the reefs and visit the grottoes. Lovers of scuba diving are attracted by the "blue hole" - a unique cave, which is under water, at a depth of 100 meters. It is believed that this is one of the most dangerous places for scuba diving.

Sharm el-Sheikh, another resort town, which tourists visit with pleasure, including Russian ones. From Arabic, the city's name is translated as "Sheikh's Bay". The city has a fairly diverse architecture. This is due to the fact that it was built gradually and its various regions have their own unique appearance. Now preference in housing construction is given to complexes of cottages with well-developed infrastructure.

The main attraction of Sharm El Sheikh is Ras Mohammed National Park, located 25 km from the city. In this park organize tours to all the travel companies of Sharm el-Sheikh. You will be offered to dive under the water to admire the fabulous beauty of the underwater world. The cities of Egypt have many attractions, but perhaps the most important is Mount Moses, to which are 3400 steps of granite.

The cities of Egypt are always happy with their guests. Everywhere you will be welcomed cordially and kindly. Rest in the country will be unforgettable!