Ain Sokhna: The Perfect Red Sea Getaway

If you are looking for exploration, then Ain El Sokhna should be your destination of choice. The city is a short distance from Cairo, a one-and-a-half-hour drive on the new highway; marking the perfect location to enjoy both the Pyramids of Cairo and the glorious beaches.

Ain Sokhna is fast becoming one of the top getaway vacation spots on the Red Sea Coast. It is considered one of the most beautiful cities on the Red Sea and the closest to Cairo, as it is one of the most important tourist resorts in Egypt. It contains many landmarks that are considered one of the strongest elements of tourism in Egypt.

Ain Sokhna is a summer and winter resort, and the sands of its beaches are among the most beautiful in the world and are suitable for camping. It is also characterized by the scenic beauty of nature, which is represented in the soft golden sands, the clear sky, the blue waters, the tranquility, recreation, and the abundance of recreational activities in it like water sports, fishing, and underwater photography.

The name Ain El Sokhna (which translates as ‘hot springs’) refers to the nearby sulfur springs that flow from Gebel Ataqa; the Eastern Desert’s northernmost mountain. Being a year-round sunshine destination with gentle waves of the clear Red Sea that is located barely more than an hour from the capital makes Ain El Sokhna the ideal destination to have a break from the congestion of the city.

Tourism in Ain Sokhna

The city of Ain Sokhna enjoys a variety of types of tourism, so there is cultural, religious, therapeutic, recreational, and beach tourism. It includes many tourist places like:

Porto Sokhna Resort

About 20 km south of Ain Sokhna, 270 meters above sea level, you’ll find the upscale Porto Sokhna Resort. It is an ambitious real estate project and Egypt’s first mountain-top resort. It is also considered one of the first golf resorts in Egypt, where the world’s largest tournaments are held. The resort covers a total area of 2.5 million square meters. It includes gigantic malls, charming residential areas and villas, infinite shopping options, restaurants, and a cinema complex. It is connected to the coast by a cable car system, at an altitude of 800 meters above sea level.

St Anthony and St Paul Monasteries

For those who want to cram in some sightseeing, make stops at St. Anthony’s Monastery and the Monastery of St. Paul. St Anthony and St Paul Monasteries in the Eastern Desert nearby are also interesting cultural sites to behold.

The Monastery of St. Anthony is considered one of the most important tourist places in Ain Sokhna, as it is located in the spring oasis. It was established after the death of this saint to commemorate his memory; as he was one of the most important people who established the idea of Christian monasticism in the desert of Egypt. This monastery is considered one of the most important tourist attractions that is visited by foreign tourists from all over the world.

The monastery of St. Anba Paul is located on Al-Karimat Road. The monastery of St. Anba Paul contains the “St. Paul’s Church” which was built inside the cave where the tomb of “St. Paul’s” is located. This church includes some rare manuscripts that attract large numbers of Christian tourists every year, where many religious rites are held. Monks have lived in it until now, and it is considered one of the most important tourist attractions in Ain Sokhna.

The Sandy Beaches of Ain Sokhna

Ain Sokhna is famous for its distinguished sandy beaches, where it enjoys a lot of recreational activities such as practicing some sports such as volleyball, and many water activities such as water skiing, sailing boats, enjoying snorkeling and snorkeling with fish, and watching colorful coral reefs. Adabiya is one of the most important beaches of Ain Sokhna.

The Sulfur Springs

The sulfur springs are one of the most important places that work on the prosperity of tourism in Ain Sokhna, as they are nothing but explosive springs from the ground to produce green water that works to form some waterfalls and has estuaries in small lakes; and these waterworks to treat many skin diseases, as well. They are used to extract negative energies from the body.

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