Almaza Beach Resort now open

Renowned for its natural beauty also for being at a proximate short two hour flight from Europe, Almaza has very quickly gained popularity among tourists generating more than 40,000 tourist nights during its first months of operation.

Conveniently located 38 Km east of Marsa Matrouh, the Almaza Beach Resort offers easy access to Matrouh's haven of natural beauty, serene beaches and diverse sights and safari excursions. The high point of staying in Almaza Beach Resort is definitely the beach. The sea is pristine, almost pulsating with vibrant colors that leaved you in a state of childish ecstasy. Sitting in the shallow end, wondering how Cleopatra and Anthony fell in love on these very shores and how Alexander questioned the waves about his awaited destiny in Siwa. Matrouh's luster has not diminished one bit. It is also a must to take a dip in the Ubayid, Ageebah and Gharam (romance) beaches if only to discover the magic of which Egyptian singer Laila Mourad once serenaded.

For those seeking to explore Matrouh's landmarks, the possibilities are endless. Within few kilometers lie the remains of Cleopatra's Palace, next to her famous baths, and the Egyptian Fleet Anchorage with the remains of its naval installations standing west of the port. Only 38 Km from the hotel lays Rommel's Cave around which a museum was constructed in commemoration of the legendary German General Rommel, this is a must-see sight when visiting the area. Sidi Barani, east the Libyan boarder and west of Marsa Matrouh, is a Bedouin town worth visiting. Ras el-Hikma, a Bedouin-style town situated on a land mass, juts out into the Mediterranean.

In addition to the historical sightseeing and the astonishing beaches, the Egyptian western desert excursions and camping in the oases are common attractions to many adventurous tourists. Siwa is famous for its fascinating scenery and clear water sports and features the mud-brick town of Shali overlooking the oasis and the remains of Amun's ancient temple with many interesting tombs from the Greek-Roman period. While Bahareya and Farafra nearby are worth the visit as well, where Roman ruins including a Coptic church can be found.

For those seeking a more relaxed vacation; the plush five-star Almaza Beach Resort, will manage to exceed all expectations. Managed by Iberotel Egypt, Almaza Beach Resort, the property comprising close to 400 guestrooms furnished with state-of-the-art modern-day amenities. The resort provides a host of world-class leisure and recreation facilities designed to outstand itself as the most sought after vacation spot on the Mediterranean Riviera.

The Almaza Beach Resort is spread over 95 thousand m2, offering access to 250m long private beach. Almaza Beach Resort comprises 395 guestrooms including 272 family rooms and 3 suites all furnished with state-of-the-art modern-day amenities. The resort consists if 3 room types: The Superior Rooms at 35 m2, the Family rooms at 43 m2 and the Suites at 115 m2, with a Jacuzzi, private terrace, large living room and a dressing room.

Almaza Beach Resort provides guests with a wide range of dining options at the hotel's two main restaurants offering indoor and outdoor seating for more than 962 guests. The property also features a beach bar, a lobby bar and two pool bars offering an interesting assortment of beverages throughout the day. With the health club, the heated and outdoor swimming pools, kids' pools and clubs, amphitheatre, tennis courts, beach volley ball, the multipurpose courts and the nearby shopping outlets, the Almaza Beach Resort is set to be an all encompassing destination of its own.

"The massive 3 million m2 Almaza Bay Resort is considered the biggest tourism project undertaken in Matruh to date. With further development underway, Almaza Bay Resort will add Egypt's North Coast to the international tourism agenda," explained chairman of Travco International Holding, the owning company of the project, Hamed El Chiaty. "The EGP 2.5 billion project will add a sizeable 2,000 guestrooms to Matruh's hotel capacity through its 6-hotels complex, in addition to 1,500 residential and tourist Villas," ElChiaty added. The Almaza Resort will offer host of world class recreation and entertainment facilities including an 18-hole golf course, a Spa, horse back-riding tracks, an Aqua Park, a Marina, tennis academy, a shopping mall including a host of specialty restaurants and night spots, a movie theater and a world class conference center for those seeking to conduct business at the impeccable Almaza Bay Resort.

With the aid of the recently launched Marsa Matrouh International Airport, accessibility to the area is made a lot easier with great prospects for inbound tourism all year round. The development of the world-class Almaza Bay Resort is set to attract the world's attention to Egypt's extraordinary Riviera.