El-Arish

El Arish is located in the North of the Sinai Peninsula on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, 40 kilometers from the border with Israel.

It is a large city with a population of 100 thousand people, its coastal part is occupied by hotels and guest houses. Local beaches are famous for fine sand, palm trees and azure sea water. It is a city with a rich, ancient history, but was practically rebuilt after the Israeli occupation in 1967.

El Arish lacks the variety of cuisine that the restaurants of Hurghada and Sharm el Sheikh are famous for. Hotels and restaurants specialize in seafood. There is also some meat, fruits and vegetables in the diet. In the city's restaurants, you can taste the delights of Egyptian and Bedouin cuisine. Any establishment will offer you tea made from hibiscus flowers (known to many as hibiscus), perfectly quenching thirst.

El Arish is famous for its beautiful palm groves and the Al-Aranik Nature Reserve 35 kilometers from the city. In addition to your vacation, you can go on a desert safari, ride a camel and visit a Bedouin village.

El Arish is predominantly a beach holiday. Despite the fact that popular hotels are located in the city, there is not much entertainment outside their territory. The exceptions are shopping centers and cafes on the waterfront.