Activities in Marsa Matruh
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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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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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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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