Ain Sokhna
It is called Ain Sokhna due to the abundance of hot sulfur springs used for therapeutic purposes. It features non-rocky beaches with white sand and serves as a resort destination throughout the year, both in summer and winter. The area contains several tourist villages and zones with hotels and chalets, with the Ain Sokhna Hotel, established in the early 1960s, being the oldest. Its proximity to Cairo—about 140 kilometers away—makes it a favored destination for Egyptians, especially for day trips, although the majority of visitors are foreign tourists. Several tourism projects are currently being developed in Ain Sokhna to attract the increasing number of Egyptian and international visitors.
On February 8, 2006, the French archaeological mission in Ain Sokhna discovered an ancient treasure dating back to Egypt’s Middle and New Kingdoms, over four thousand years ago, in the Galala Mountain area. A similar discovery was made by a German mission, which uncovered a massive statue of King Amenhotep III.
On November 29, 2007, a conference on Egypt and climate change was held there, organized by the Habi Center for Environmental Rights.
