About Port Said City
Port Said Governorate lies at the head of the Suez Canal on the north of the Mediterranean Sea. It is bordered to the north by the Mediterranean Sea, to the east by North Sinai Governorate, to the west by Damietta Governorate, and to the south by Ismailia Governorate. Most importantly, the capital of Port Said Governorate is the city of Port Said, and is called Afro-Asiatic, as one of its cities, the city of Port Fouad, is located in the Asian Continent.
Also, the Governorate consists of 7 neighborhoods: Al-Janoub, Al-Arab, Al-Sharq, Al-Dawahi, Al-Zohour, Al-Manakh, and Gharb.
Port Fouad
This Egyptian city is part of the Port Said Governorate. It has the advantage of connecting Asia to Africa by being the first point in the Asian continent.
Moreover, Port Fouad lies on the east of the city, surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Suez Canal to the west, Tafre’ah and North Sinai Governorate to the east, and Ismailia Governorate to the south.
It is easily accessible by the ferry that connects the two banks of the Suez Canal. In addition, the city has temperate climate mostly during the year.
French style distinguishes the city of Port Fouad, with back-to-back villas, wide squares and streets, and great deal of green areas that make it calm and upscale.
Most Important Establishments in Port Fouad
- Tourist facilities: Al-Yaqout Village, and Al-Zumurud Village
- University facilities: Faculty of Commerce, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Physical Education at Port Said University, and the Arab Academy for Maritime Transport
- The Islamic Complex, and the Grand Mosque of Port Fouad
- Port Fouad Athletic Club
- Navigation project
Most Important Tourist Attractions in Port Fouad
Suez Canal Authority Building
It is a government archaeological building to observe the movement of ships passing through the Suez Canal. The building is known as the Dome Building, having distinguished location on the bank of the Suez Canal. Khedive Abbas Helmi II built it in 1895 AD.
Port Said Martyrs Memorial of the Tripartite Aggression
President Anwar el-Sadat decided to build the memorial to commemorate the righteous martyrs. It is located in the famous martyrs square in El-Masala Square; the most famous square in Port Said.
The Old Lighthouse
It is one of the most important monuments and attractions in the governorate, as it is the first lighthouse to be constructed of reinforced concrete in the world. Thus, the French built it to guide the coming ships to the city.
Commonwealth Cemeteries
It is one of 18 tombs scattered throughout the Egyptian republic. The cemeteries lie in the Al-Zuhur neighborhood. Commonwealth Commission supervises the cemeteries as they deserve the attention of the grandchildren of the victims of the First and Second World Wars, in order to commemorate their ancestors.
Ashtum El Gamil National Park and Tennis Island
It exists 7 kilometers away from the city of Port Said, on the west, along the coastal road of Port Said-Damietta. It consists of: Boughazi El Gamil and Ashtum El Gamil, which connect the Mediterranean Sea to Lake Manzala, leading to the renewal and circulation of the water inside it and the fish diversity accordingly.
The Tennis Island is located inside Lake Manzala and 7 km away from it. It includes the archaeological Tennis hill and surrounded by a water sanctuary.
Most important Islamic, Coptic, and Archaeological Monuments
- Abdel Rahman Lotfy Mosque
- Al-Salam Mosque
- The Abbasid Mosque
- St. Eugene Church
- The Roman Cathedral
- St. George Church
- Port Said National Museum
- Port Said Military Museum
- El Nasr Museum of Modern Art in Port Said
- The Base of Delices statue
Overall, being a beautiful coastal city that distinguished by its location between the Mediterranean and the Suez Canal and its moderate climate throughout the year, the city of Port Said is also a family and tourist city that suits all ages and all groups because of its low prices compared to the rest of the coastal cities, and its attractive picturesque nature. So, you can spend enjoyable time with affordable cost.
Most Affordable Tourist Villages in Port Said
- Karawan Village
- Al-Zumurud Village
- Canary Village
- Nuras Paradise Inn Village
- Al-Murjan Village
- Nuras Village
Latest Housing projects in Port Said
Tower Bay Housing Compound
It is one of the largest tourism investment projects in Egypt, as its investment volume reaches EGP 5,000,000,000. It lies at Kilo 20 west of Port Said, on the road connecting Damietta and Port Said.
In addition, Tower Bay Resort offers integrated services to bring luxury and excellence to its residents. It includes: an integrated tourist resort, an international school, a five-star hotel, restaurants and cafes, and a shopping mall.
Downtown Compound
Downtown Compound Port Said exits in the heart of Port Said, in the beautiful area behind the airport, to provide a distinguished standard of living and to achieve the highest levels of luxury and sophistication.
The Compound contains vast landscape areas, green spaces, lagoons, and breathtaking scenery. It extends over 40 feddans. Also, it’s divided into distinct and varied housing units, entertainment services and public facilities.