New Alamein City: An Egyptian Gateway and a Global Tourist Destination.
New Alamein City is one of the new Egyptian cities established in many governorates over the past thirty years, through the planning and implementation of the New Urban Communities Authority. It was planned and executed as a modern fourth-generation city, containing a large number of high-rise towers and modern facilities on the latest urban and infrastructure systems, to be a new Egyptian gateway as a coastal regional urban center, away from the population congestion in the narrow Nile Valley strip, to preserve the agricultural area of Egyptian lands.
New Alamein
City is an emerging tourist destination in Egypt, as it possesses
tourism potentials that enhance tourism in general in Egypt, in addition to
diversifying and increasing the available tourism options. Despite the city's
newness as a tourist destination, it is witnessing a significant increase in
the number of tourists who visit it annually, and this reflects its
attractiveness as an emerging tourist destination in Egypt. Interest in New
Alamein City is expected to increase in the foreseeable future, making it a
major tourist destination in the region.
New Alamein City borders Wadi El Natrun Road towards Al Dabaa, and work has been done to convert the Alexandria-Matrouh International Road from kilometer 93 to the Alamein-Wadi El Natrun intersection into a main entrance to the city, 33 kilometers long. The city is located within the borders of Matrouh Governorate on the Egyptian international coastal road and covers an area of 48 kilometers.
1. The first
slice: the tourism
slice, representing the first investment slice, located on the Mediterranean
Sea beach.
2. The second
slice: the residential
slice, representing the first investment slice, located south of the Alexandria-Matrouh
international road.
3. The third
slice: the historical slice, represented by the heritage and archaeological landmarks, where the
Alamein tombs are located.
What are the tourist ingredients of New Alamein City?
New Alamein City in Egypt is a modern and integrated fourth-generation city that includes a diverse range of public facilities, services, and tourist facilities. Thanks to its exceptional geographic location on Egypt's north coast, New Alamein City has great tourism potential through massive investments to attract tourists from all over the world.
Tourist
attractions in New Alamein City are diverse, ranging from beachside attractions that host ongoing beach festivals throughout the summer, to
historical landmarks such as the World War II cemeteries. Additionally, there
is the Cultural City, Opera House, Roman Theater, which hosts shows and
concerts, as well as the Cultural Library. All of these reflect the diversity
of tourist destinations and the varying patterns of the tourism sector
in the city.
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Natural Features:
The city boasts some of the best beautiful and soft sandy beaches
and crystal-clear blue waters, as well as numerous delightful parks and
gardens, and many stadiums for different sports. It is a charming and
captivating tourist community, with residential neighborhoods derived
from many different lifestyles representing various civilizations, particularly
those of the Mediterranean region, each with its own unique character.
· Historical and Archeological Sites:
The city is home to many historical and archeological sites, such
as the Alamein War Cemetery that dates back to World War II, and
visitors can enjoy guided tours to explore these sites.
§ War Graves of World War II:
The War
Graves of World War II are located in New Alamein City in the
Matrouh Governorate of Egypt. They were established to commemorate the soldiers
who died in the battles that took place in the region during the Second World
War.
Annually,
celebrations are held in New Alamein City to commemorate the end of the
First World War on October 24th of every year, and the second to mark the
signing of the peace agreement to end the war and expel the invasion on
November 11th.
1)
Commonwealth
Cemetery: Established on October 24th, 1954, it contains
soldiers and officers from Britain, New Zealand, Australia, South
Africa, France, Malaysia, India, and other nationalities who lost their
lives during the war.
2)
Italian
Soldiers' Cemetery: Established on January
9th, 1959, it is one of the most beautiful buildings in terms of luxury and
architecture, featuring a small church, a hall, a small museum, and a mosque.
It is dedicated to the Libyan soldiers who fought alongside Italy, and
nearby are the graves of Libyan soldiers who fought alongside Italy and receive
the same care.
3)
German
Cemetery or "Deutsche Kriegsgräberstätte": It was established in October 1959 and overlooks the Mediterranean Sea.
It has a hall for soldiers' artifacts and is highly sponsored and cared for by
the German government. A yearly celebration is held on October 22nd to
commemorate the soldiers who participated in World War II, reflecting the
importance of Germany's history and appreciation for the sacrifices made by its
people for their country.
4)
Greek
Memorial: Established in 1971 to commemorate the death of
approximately 320 Greek soldiers in the Battle of El Alamein in 1942, it
is a piece of Athens that loved the land of El Alamein. The architectural
design of this memorial resembles a Greek temple with its unique Ionic and
Doric columns. Visitors can read the following inscription in three languages
at its entrance: Arabic, English, and Greek, "We shall never forget these
men who gave their lives for justice."
§ Military Museum of El Alamein:
The Military
Museum of El Alamein is a museum located in the city of New Alamein in
Egypt, dedicated to displaying military artifacts from World War II that
occurred in the region. The museum was opened in 1963 and houses a large
collection of weapons, equipment, tools, and memorabilia used during World War
II.
The museum
contains a wide variety of different weapons, including rifles, machine guns,
cannons, grenades, and ammunition. It also has a large collection of military
equipment, such as tanks, armored vehicles, planes, and helicopters. Some
documents, photos, and messages dating back to World War II are also included.
It is one of the most important military museums in the Middle East and
attracts visitors from all over the world who are interested in learning about
the history of World War II and its events in the region.
§ Marina El Alamein Archaeological Site:
The Marina
El Alamein Archaeological Site dates back to the Greek and Roman era, where it
represented an important port on the western coast of the Mediterranean Sea
for exporting crops and grains, especially wheat, to Rome. It was discovered in
1986 along the Alexandria-Matrouh coastal road during the construction
of the Marina tourist resorts.
It is one
of the largest archaeological sites on the North Coast and
represents all the different architectural elements present in the Roman era.
It was also prepared and equipped as a tourist shrine by establishing the largest
open-air archaeological museum on an area of 189 acres, which was the first
archaeological site on the North Coast to be prepared and equipped in
this way.
The area
includes a number of Roman villas, as well as a Roman bathhouse, an ancient
market, and the remains of a church and tombs that existed in the Greek and
Roman eras. There are also a number of fully preserved ancient streets in the
area, as well as a Roman theater. This area is an ideal destination for
visitors who want to explore Roman history in Egypt and enjoy
unique archaeological architecture.
· Resorts and Hotels:
New Alamein City is known for its wide range of luxurious resorts and
hotels that provide visitors with comfort, relaxation, and high-quality
services such as swimming pools, sports halls, spas, fine dining restaurants,
shopping centers, and entertainment activities. These resorts and hotels offer
diverse options to suit all tastes and budgets, making it an ideal tourist
destination for a luxurious experience in world-class resorts and hotels.
Some of these include:
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Marina El Alamein Resorts:
Marina El Alamein is a coastal area
located approximately 35 kilometers west of Alexandria, Egypt. This area is
known for its beautiful beaches, luxurious tourist resorts, and high-end
tourist services, making it a unique and upscale tourist attraction that
combines luxury and natural beauty for visitors from all over the world. It
offers many luxury hotels, private villas, furnished apartments, and
recreational activities.
The Marina El Alamein Resorts feature a long sandy beach and many fantastic facilities, such as fancy restaurants' that offer delicious international cuisine, fitness centers, water parks, swimming pools, shops, and markets that sell all the local and international products visitors may need. In addition, there are many exciting recreational activities, such as surfing, water skiing, diving, fishing, and more, which attract visitors from all over the world. The resorts also include healing and natural therapy centers, such as health centers and spas, which provide relaxation, renewal, and comfort to visitors, making it a famous and distinguished beach tourism destination in Egypt.
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Sidi Abdel Rahman Resorts:
Sidi Abdel Rahman Village is one of
the villages of El Alamein Center, east of Marsa Matrouh, Egypt. It is an
important beach tourism destination in Egypt that attracts visitors from all
over the world with its natural beauty and luxurious tourist services. It is
also a resting stop on the journey from Alexandria to Siwa Oasis
and Marsa Matrouh. It is characterized by its beautiful beaches and clear
blue waters, and it offers many luxury resorts, hotels, furnished
apartments, and private villas for visitors.
The Sidi Abdel Rahman El Alamein
Resorts include many fantastic facilities, such as the Sidi Abdel Rahman
Hotel and many tourist villages and a collection of villas in the
area for vacationing. Also, there are fancy restaurants that offer delicious
international cuisine, water parks, swimming pools, shops, and markets. The
resorts also provide many exciting recreational activities, such as surfing,
water skiing, diving, fishing, as well as health centers and spas, making it an
ideal destination for year-round visits.
In recent years, massive investments
have been made to increase the number of resorts, hotels, chalets, and hotel
apartments near Sidi Abdel Rahman Village through a massive project called
"Marassi Village" on an area of over 6 million square meters,
capable of attracting thousands of foreign tourists to the region.
· Activities, Festivals, and Sporting Events:
New Alamein City offers a diverse range of sporting activities and
summer festivals, including the "New Alamein World Festival"
which is the largest entertainment event in the Middle East. The festival runs
for 45 days until August 26th of the current year 2023, starting on Thursday,
July 13th.
The festival includes many artistic and sporting events, as well as exhibitions and entertainment shows in the first and largest regional tourist and entertainment destination in New Alamein City. International sports teams and federations participate in the festival, along with historic musical performances by prominent artists from the Arab world and beyond.
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Restaurants and Cafes:
New Alamein City is known for its many elegant and comfortable
restaurants and cafes that offer a unique dining experience for visitors. The
city includes a diverse range of options that feature local and international cuisine,
and are known for their quality, diversity, and artistic presentation.
Local cuisine can be enjoyed in restaurants and cafes in New Alamein City,
featuring fresh seafood, diverse Egyptian and Eastern dishes, Gulf and Arab
sweets, and popular seafood and traditional dishes. Furthermore, the city
offers many restaurants and cafes that serve international cuisine, such
as Italian, French, Chinese, Japanese, Indian, American, and Mexican, providing
visitors with a different taste experience.
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Shopping and Entertainment:
New Alamein City has many shopping centers and markets that offer a
variety of local and international products. "North Square Mall"
was opened at the beginning of July of the current year, and is the first integrated
entertainment and tourist center in the city. The mall allows visitors to
shop and enjoy many restaurants, cafes, and local and international brands,
serving tourists and providing a unique place to stroll, shop, and enjoy the
atmosphere of the Mediterranean coast.
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Tourist Logistics:
Tourist logistics is of utmost importance in the advanced thinking for
stimulating tourism, where the construction of paved roads and modern, fast,
and smart transportation methods, as well as facilitating procedures
for land, sea, and air crossings, facilitate the arrival of tourists and save
their energy and time to enjoy their trip without any hassle or trouble.
New Alamein City offers many tourist logistics services that help to
facilitate and improve the experience of visitors and tourists in the city. The
city provides diverse public transportation services of all kinds, as well as
security and guarding services, medical and health services, banking and
ATM services, and other services that help to provide a safe and comfortable
environment for visitors and tourists.
Conclusion:
New Alamein City is considered to be the modern face of tourism in Egypt,
boasting a prime location on the northern coast of Egypt and hosting a variety
of natural, cultural, and recreational tourist attractions, making it a global tourist
destination.
The city is home to many luxurious resorts and hotels, as well as
numerous activities, festivals, and sporting events, in addition to
restaurants, cafes, shopping centers, and entertainment venues that
cater to the diverse needs of tourists, making it a comprehensive and integrated
tourist destination that meets all the needs of visitors.