Beaches
Marsa Matrouh is endowed with lovely beaches unmatched in the whole world due to their white sand and calm water as well as some attractions
Cleopatra's Beach
One of the largest beaches in Marsa Matrouh which is recommended if you would like to have a good swim. Despite being 17 kilometers out of town, it is actually facing town, occupying the last stretch of land around the lagoon before it opens up to the great sea.
Agiba Beach
Agiba Beach is the pride of Matrouh, Located 24 km from Matrouh down town. Even if it is no more than 30-40 meters long. It is set between protecting cliffs, and a nice reception area has been built on top of one of these. The sand is cleaner here, and the temperature cooler. The day ends earlier on the beach because the sun gets hidden by the cliffs. The area above the cliffs is recently developed making it a nice idea to climb and have view of the coast.
El Aubayeed beach
It is about 18 km to the west of Matrouh, famed for its tranquil water and white sand. The water in this beach is very calm to the extent you feel that you are in a swimming pool.
Rommel beach
Located 2.5 km from Matrouh at Rommel Island in front of the eastern harbor.
Alam El Rom beach
It is located 12 km to the east of Matrouh.
Key Attractions
Roman cemetery
In Aguiba area, it is situated about 25 km. to the west of Matrouh.
Rommel Museum
The only museum in Egypt carved inside a mountain containing war memorabilia such as guns, ammunition and other war devices which were a gift by presented by the son of Rommel.
Cleopatra bath
Situated about 5 km. to the west of Marsa Matrouh city, it is a huge stone where the sea water passes through tunnels carved throughout the rock allowing the water to flow to the sea once again. It is said that Cleopatra bathed in this area and archaeological discoveries determined that there are remains of a palace used by Cleopatra on the hill opposite her bathing area.