Alexandria Things to Do Tips by zanzooni

I was lucky. Ahmed's best friend has a year pass that gave us free entry into Montazah Palace, Gardens & Beach.

Montazah Palace was the last residence for King Faruk I before he abdicated in 1952. The Palace was once opened to the public, but as of recent, it's not.

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Address: Montazah
Directions: Any cab driver can take you here with no problem.

Montazah Beach. What can I say? I loved it here. The views, the relaxed atmosphere, the warmth of the sun, the lukewarm water and my bestest male friend in the whole wide world made this my best day in paradise. I had gone to another beach, Maamoura, which was nice but I was uncomfortable as they have designated areas for those women who wear bathing suits, and those women that wear the jihab and galabaya. Even though I was at my designated beach, I was reluctant to enter into the water with out shorts on. Montazah beach has women wearing bikini's. Exposing parts of the breasts, albeit covered with a bathing suit top, brings no stares nor uncomfortable feeling.

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Directions: Ask anyone and all the cab drivers know.

When we first drove up and through the gardens to get to the beach, I excitedly commented how I couldn't wait to walk and take photos of this beautiful place. 384 acres of pristine beach front property, covered with the most beautiful gardens, trees, plants, and shrubs. Oh! what a lucky king Faruk was.

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Address: Montazah Palace and Gardens