| Even though Marsa Matruh has been eclipsed by the resort compounds stretching the coast from Agami to Marina, it still has something to offer visitors. By Lamia Hassan |
| Even though Marsa Matruh has been eclipsed by the resort compounds stretching the coast from Agami to Marina, it still has something to offer visitors. It remains a beautiful city, reminiscent of Alexandria in the 1990s, with theme parks and greenery, and of course, spectacular beaches with brilliant azure water. You don’t need to wait for summer to enjoy a seaside weekend. Head out in the spring before the roads get clogged with the villa vacationers, and you’ll be able to truly enjoy the serenity this Mediterranean beauty has to offer, an atmosphere arguably unparalleled across the coast.Before embarking on your trip, check the weather to make sure it will be warm, so you can enjoy the beaches and perhaps even go swimming. One of the most famous beaches is Aguiba, with soft sand and crystal-clear water surrounded by small hills. Compared the groomed stretches of sand found at landscaped resorts, Marsa Matruh’s beaches have a rugged beauty that makes you feel like you are the first person to discover the spot you are standing on.If legend holds true, however, Marsa Matruh’s beaches have attracted people for millennia. One popular story says the city itself was witness to part of the love story between Mark Anthony and Cleopatra, and the Ptolemaic queen used to sunbathe on a rock formation near the beach. Today, locals call that spot Cleopatra’s Bath, making it what is perhaps Marsa Matruh’s most famous rock. Visitors to Matruh can take a boat from Cleopatra’s Beach to see a whirlpool near the rock, where the ancient queen is said to have bathed. Other than swimming, Marsa Matruh is also famous for fishing, though you will not likely catch particularly big fish compared to a Red Sea or Lake Nasser excursion. Still, with its clean, crisp air and stunning scenery, Marsa Matruh is bound to be a rewarding experience. |
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