On the Sinai Peninsula, in northeast Africa, is Egypt. The state borders on Palestine, Israel, Libya and Sudan. In the north, the shores of Egypt are washed by the waters of the Mediterranean Sea, in the east - by the Red Sea. With the help of the man-made Suez Canal, the seas are connected.
When exploring the
cities and resorts of Egypt, you should highlight its capital - the magnificent Cairo. This is the main city of the country. It is also called the "gate of the east." It is located in the north of the country, on the banks of the Nile River. The population of this largest city in Egypt is nineteen million people, and it is considered overpopulated.
One of the main attractions of the city is considered Koltsky 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 quarried 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 hid, escaping from King Herod and, of course, the famous pendant church.
Many cities in 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 name translates as "golden". According to some researchers, the city got its name due to the color of sand in the valley. However, excavations carried out by Cairo archaeologists 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 areas - Masbat or the Old City, Mubarak, Laguna Dahaba and Medina.
The old city stretches along the promenade of the Red Sea. There are many hotels, cafes, restaurants. In the bay you can see the ruins of the old port.
State resorts are very popular. Tourists from all over the world come to this mysterious and mysterious country, exploring its cities. Resorts of Egypt are unique, original, like Dahab.
Dahab is visited by lovers of various sea sports. On the beaches of the city there are many cozy bays from which you can go on reefs and visit the grottoes. Fans of scuba diving are attracted by the “blue hole” - a unique cave located 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 city, which tourists, including Russian, enjoy visiting. From Arabic, the name of the city is translated as "Sheikh's Bay." The city has a fairly diverse architecture. This is due to the fact that it was built up gradually and its different areas have their own unique look.
Now preference in housing construction is given to complexes of cottages with well-developed infrastructure.
The main attraction of Sharm El Sheikh is Ras Muhammad National Park, located 25 km from the city. All tourist companies of Sharm el-Sheikh organize excursions to this park. You will be offered to dive under water to admire the fabulous beauties of the underwater world. The cities of Egypt have many attractions, but perhaps the most important is Mount Moses, to which 3400 steps from granite lead.
The cities of Egypt are always happy with their guests. You will be met everywhere cordially and kindly. Rest in the country will be unforgettable!