Mersa Matrouh 
Matrouh Bazaar
Mersa Matrouh lies 290 km. West of Alexandria and 222
km. from Sallum. The distance from Cairo to Matrouh is
524 km. It lies on a bay on the Mediterranean and is
distinguished by its seven km. long beach, which-as all
visitors have testified-is one of the most beautiful in
the world.
The beach is famous for its white soft sands and calm
transparent waters, for the bay is protected from the
high seas by a series of rocks forming a natural
wave-breaker, with a small opening to allow light
vessels in.
This beach dates back to the days of Alexander, the
Macedonian, when it was known as "Paraetonium"
and also as "Amunia". It said that Alexander
the Great stopped there during his historical expedition
to pay tribute, and sacrifice, to the god Amun, at Siwa,
so that he becomes Amun's son and his rule be a
historical continuation of the pharaohs. There are ruins
of a temple from the time of Rameses II (1200 B.C.) in
Matrouh.
Monument and Tourist Sites
Egyptian Fleet Anchorage
Built the Ptolemies, the remains of the naval
installations still stand west of the port.
Coptic Chapel
Built the early Coptic age, and contains several caves
bearing inscriptions.
Rommel's Hideout
A cave, hewn in the rock, where Rommel drew up plans of
his military operations. It has now been turned into a
military museum.
Beaches
Ageebah Beach
About 28 km. west of Mersa Matrouh, it is distinguished
by its numerous natural caves and enchanting scenery.
Ageebah Beach
Al-Abyad Beach
About 20 km. west of Mersa Matrouh beauty surpasses that
of Mersa Matrouh beach.
Marina Ruins-Alamein
An ancient city discovered in 1985, it comprises
temples, tombs baths and nobles' houses, from the Graeco-Roman
period. It is the largest archaeological city after
Alexandria.
Love Beach
Places to visit
The British Cemetery: Thousands upon thousands of rock-hewn tombstones stand straight rows amidst a fenced garden.
The British Cemetery
The German Cemetery: It is a fortress
like memorial that was built on a high overlooking the
sea.
The Italian Cemetery: It is a high tower fort standing
on a high hill. The walls of the building are
covered with marble.