Beaches

Marsa Alam In'tl Airport receives 8 int'l flights carrying tourists from Europe

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 - 08:13 GMT

Marsa Alam International Airport receives 8 international flights among the 117 flights that the airport set to receive, as of Saturday, until next Friday, while precautionary and security measures are applied for all incoming tourists.

Egypt launches 'No to Plastic' national campaign in July

Tue, 02 May 2023 - 11:56 GMT

The Egyptian Ministry of Environment, in cooperation with the Arab Bureau for Youth and Environment, will launch during the last week of July 2023 a national campaign under the slogan "No to Plastic".

Know more about how Egypt works to achieve water security, protect sea beaches

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 - 12:18 GMT

It is also an important step towards achieving water security and paying attention to preserving and protecting huge assets related to water resources.

8 famous activities to enjoy in Nabq Reserve in Egypt’s South Sinai

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 - 01:52 GMT

Nabq Reserve was declared a nature reserve in 1992.

How can countries slow down the erosion of coasts?

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 - 03:34 GMT

Half of the world’s beaches are subject to erosion by 2100 due to waves, tides, drainage, and convection. The phenomenon threatens the safety of the planet and the disappearance of many cities, according to a recent study by the European Commission Joint Research Center.

In pics: Why visit the Egyptian Maldives?

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 - 11:32 GMT

The distinctive beach attracts tourists; everyone visiting the city of Marsa Alam spends a whole day there.

COVID-19: Egypt’s deputy speaker urges banning domestic travel on ‘Eid’ holiday

Mon, 11 May 2020 - 12:55 GMT

Wahdan also called on the government to close all beaches and all roads leading to them.

Beaches unprecedentedly empty during Egypt’s ‘Sham El-Nessim’ holiday

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 - 02:16 GMT

Tougher restrictions have been imposed during this day to limit people’s mobility amid the coronavirus crisis.

Min. orders beaches closure over coronavirus fears

Sat, 28 Mar 2020 - 04:00 GMT

Local Development Minister Mahmoud Shaarawi ordered on Saturday the closure of all beaches nationwide until further notice to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Thai bay from ‘The Beach’ to be shuttered for four months

Fri, 30 Mar 2018 - 09:34 GMT

The once-idyllic Thai bay that became a must-see on the tourist trail after the 2000 movie The Beach will be closed to visitors for four months

Smoking to be stubbed out on Thai beaches

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 - 01:42 GMT

Smokers who flout a smoking ban on 20 of Thailand's most famous tourist beaches will face a $3,000 fine or up to a year in prison.

CAPMAS: Egyptian tourism increases significantly

Sun, 24 Sep 2017 - 06:04 GMT

The number of tourists visiting Egypt in August spiked to 819,600 tourists compared to 503,000 during the same month last year.

The beaches of Port Said await you

Fri, 18 Aug 2017 - 12:00 GMT

Said is a gorgeous governorate that stretches between Africa and Asia which makes it naturally stunning.

Sportspeople make spectacular cliff dives in Red Bull World Series

Fri, 28 Jul 2017 - 08:52 GMT

Polignano a Mare proved to be an amazing place to practice cliff diving.

MP complains absence of beach regulations in Alexandria

Wed, 19 Jul 2017 - 11:02 GMT

The member reported a number of offenses committed by beach workers against citizens.

Pay Sri Lanka a visit

Sat, 15 Jul 2017 - 04:02 GMT

Sri Lanka is the leading travel destination in Asia!

Matrouh’s ‘wondrous’ beach competes with Red Sea in summer

Thu, 22 Jun 2017 - 03:58 GMT

Many travelers to Egypt are all about Sharm el-Sheikh and Marsa Alam, but would you like to visit a wondrous beach? That’s in Marsa Matrouh.

Have a break from Cairo to enjoy Ismailia’s amazing beaches

Sun, 21 May 2017 - 11:05 GMT

In such hot weather, you may look for a break away from Cairo.Well, Ismailia offers the best getaway among amazing natural beaches and nice weather.

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