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LOCATION
Cairo's nearest beach… Just an hour & half away
El Ain El Sukhna is about 140 Km east of Cairo, just an hour away by car. It offers tourists a welcome, handy respite from the city's fast-paced life. The area is 30 Km south of port Suez, and is administratively a part of Suez Government. Its territory expands along the Red Sea shoreline for about 80 Km from the Southern borders of Ras El Adabbeya in the north passing by Abu Darag to Ras El Zafarana in the South.
CLIMATE
All year round sunshine
The area is known for its mild climate all year round. Temperatures range between a high of 32 degrees Celsius and a low of 9 degrees in January and show a variation of between 36 degrees and 30 degrees in July. The average rate of humidity is 50%. It ranges between a maximum of 72% and a minimum of 48% in December and shows a variation between 58% and 39% in May. Rainfall occurs in winter months about 11 days a year, with the rain season spanning the November - may period. The average amount of rainfall stands at about 24 mm. Winds mainly blow from the northwest, at an average that goes between 11, 16 knots.
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ENVIRONMENT
Green and Clean
Environmentalists see a great chance in making El Ain El Sukhna a model resort area, one that is ecologically sound and where environmental protection has a high regard and is properly heeded.
HERITAGE ATTRACTIONS
"From Biblical Exodus to sophisticated resorts"
This is not only a destination for people wanting suntan and a week at the beach. It is also a place where you can indulge history. There is ample evidence that the area had its place in history. It includes a famous group of the world's oldest monasteries west of Zafarana on the road to Kuraymat. A group of historians also believe the northern part of Mount of Galala El Bahareya was the point from which Moses crossed in his exodus from Egypt's mainland into Sinai.
TOPOGRAPHY
When nature excites
"…That exquisite corridor of tinted mountains and radiant water… here and nowhere else is the vestibule between the Levant and the tropics".
The wild life in the Sukhna
FLORA & FAUNA
In spite of the low amounts and frequency of rainfall, the usual desert growth of perennials and grasses is found. The eastern desert receives sparse rainfall, which supports varied vegetation that includes tamarisk, acacia and March (a leafless, thornless tree with bare branches and slender twigs) as well as a great variety or aromatic herbs.
Desert animals include Dorcas gazelle, the miniature desert fox, the mountain goat ibex, there are two carnivorous mammals: a species of wild cats and the striped Egyptian mongoose. The area is considered a large monitor for bird watchers. Because Egypt is rich in its bird life and many birds pass through in large numbers on their spring and autumn migration, the area as its good share of more than 200 immigration types as well as more than 150 resident bird types.
Why Fanar De Luna
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SEA WATER & BEACHES
Not only picturesque, but also close to town The Red Sea is hypnotic and has countless jungles of vibrant colors where fish aggregations reach mind-boggling proportions.Waters of the Gulf of Suez are home to a rich marine life, with exquisite varieties of thrilling corals and rare, exotic species of fish, dolphins, shrimps, crabs and other sea animals. For divers and snorkels, it is one of world's most exotic underwater realms.Beaches of the area varies from flat ones with white, soft sand to breathtaking, virgin beach hemmed in by rocky hills of singular, scarce geological formation and deposits. It is premium milieu for lovers of sea sport. Winds make most parts of the area perfect for surfing while others are ideal for water skiing and jet skiing. Fishing excursions add to long list of attractions.
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