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Introducing Port Said
With its wooden buildings and Escher-like labyrinth of condemned balconies Port Said is a ramshackle town that nonetheless retains a colonial charm. An obligatory stop for cruise liners using the canal, Port Said is accustomed to visitors. Chances are you’ll be waved into Woolworths near the ferry terminal – a quaint 19th-century building of more interest than its wares.
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Banque du Caire and National Bank of Egypt have ATMs and you can change travellers cheques at Thomas Cook (322 7559; 8am-4.30pm), next to the petrol station. On Sharia Palestine you’ll find Amex (9am-2pm & 6.30-8pm Sun-Thu), the main post office (8.30am-2.30pm), telephone centrales (24hr) and a helpful tourist office (323 5289; 9am-6pm Sat-Thu, 9am-2pm Fri). Internet access is available from Compu.Net (per hr E£3; 9am-midnight), opposite the main post office.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
