Activities in Mediterranean Coast
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Horse-drawn Carriage Rides
If the unhurried trams of Alexandria aren't quite slow and relaxed enough for you, you can take it down another notch by getting a Horse-drawn Carriage Rides. Popular during the summer months, these Victorian-style carriages clip-clop their way along the Corniche and are happy to take you to the major tourist attractions. A sunset trip along the waterfront could be quite romantic if it wasn't for the occasional blaring horns of taxis and microbuses trying to get past.
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Cleopatra's Beach
The rock formations here are worth a look and you can wade to Cleopatra's Bath, a natural pool where legend has imagined the great queen and Mark Antony enjoying a swim. In summer several boats leave from near Hotel Beau Site to go across the bay to Cleopatra's Beach and Shaati al-Gharam. Taxis will bring you here and wait while you enjoy the beach.
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Rommel's Beach
Rommel's Beach is where the field marshal supposedly took time off from war to have his daily swim. It would have been a good choice and is now packed with holidaying Egyptians in summer; women will feel uncomfortable bathing here. To get here you can walk around the little bay (45 minutes), hire a bike or take a taxi from Marsa Matruh.
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Alex Dive
It’s possible to explore the submerged harbour sites through Alex Dive, where a two-dive package costs US$100, with equipment rental an extra US$20. Several divers have reported that poor visibility in the bay (as little as 1m depending on the time of year) affected their enjoyment of the harbour dives.
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Agiba Beach
Agiba means 'miracle' in Arabic and Agiba Beach is just that. It is a small but spectacular cove, accessible only via a path leading down from the cliff top. There is a café nearby (open in summer only) where you can get light refreshments. It is absolutely packed in summer and near empty the rest of the year.
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Qortoba Institute for Arabic Studies
Qortoba Institute for Arabic Studies arranges private tuition starting at €4 per hour, with classes for everyone from absolute beginners to experienced speakers. The institute can arrange accommodation nearby in student apartments for €65 to €140 per month.
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Grand Marine Water Sports
If you prefer to keep your head above water, you can zoom around the bay on a jet-ski rented from Grand Marine Water Sports. Rentals range from around £E300 to around £E450 per hour, though you'd be well advised to keep your mouth shut - the water in the bay is far from hygienic.
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Shaati al-Gharam
A good beach. In summer several boats leave from near Hotel Beau Site to go across the bay to Cleopatra's Beach and Shaati al-Gharam. Taxis will charge to bring you here and wait while you enjoy the beach.
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