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Al Quseir |
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Al Quseir has its fame of being one of the oldest and important ports of Egypt. It is also a place for holiday destination. From the south of Safaga it will take 85 kilometers and Hurghada 140 kilometers to reach Al Quseir. In the Ptolemaic age the city of Al Quseir is named as White Harbor. Since ages the port of Al Quseir has been used for various important purposes of trading and exploration of remote places. Its advantage lies in the fact that Al Quseir is located at a place which is the shortest way from the Red Sea and the Nile River.
The city of Al Quseir welcomes the tourists throughout the year. Although the winter is the best time to visit and enjoy the place. The streets of the city are colored with various markets that have a Bedouin touch. There are also several historical sites to see at Al Quseir. The calm and sandy beaches of Al Quseir with coral reefs render the place a tranquil resort to the holidays. The interesting activities include diving which is, however, restricted to limited divers. The city is also aware of its environment that results in the preservation of the coral reefs. Even the reputed hotels of Al Quseir like Fanadir, Movenpick, Utopia Beach Club, Flamenco Beach Resort and Mangrove Bay have implemented important schemes to maintain a healthy environment in the city. The hotels of the city make their best to provide comfort and enjoyment to the tourists.
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The historical treasures of the city are also maintained to keep the city's historical importance. The age old classic buildings of British and French patterns are protected from destruction. The buildings are unique with their wooden balconies and long terraces. For the purpose of protecting the heritages an association has been organized. Thus, various measures are taken to make the city an ideal resort for the tourists retaining the age old nostalgia.
If you are interested to know some of the exciting and wonderful places of Egypt which can be taken as perfect holiday resorts go on surfing the pages of Egyptflightshub.com to know more about Red Sea Riviera attractions.
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