Alexandria Corniche

Where it is & how to get there

• Taxi or ride-hailing: The easiest way to move along the long seafront.
• Tram: Raml Station and the Blue Tram serve the central seafront area.
• From Cairo: About 2.5–3 hours by train or road.

The story of the Alexandria Corniche

Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC and became one of the great cities of the ancient world. In the 20th century its seafront Corniche was built along the curve of the Eastern Harbour and beyond, lined with cafés and old apartment buildings.

Today the Corniche runs from the Citadel of Qaitbay to Montazah Palace, and in the evening families gather along the sea wall to enjoy the breeze.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Best at sunset.
• Have ice cream or sweets at one of the historic cafés downtown.
• Visit Montazah Palace gardens at the eastern end.

What's around the Alexandria Corniche

• Citadel of QaitbayAt the western end.
• Stanley BridgeIconic bridge over Stanley Bay.
• Montazah PalaceRoyal gardens at the eastern end.
• Bibliotheca AlexandrinaOn the central Corniche.

Questions travellers ask