Location

Ain Sukhna is located about 55 km south of Suez, and is the nearest bathing resort to Cairo. You can get it From outside Egypt through Some international flights now go to Ain Sokhna, otherwise fly direct to Cairo then either take an internal flight or go overland by bus or by car.

Weather

Ein Sokhna is close enough to the desert to be affected by heat and dryness. Yet its location on the coast balances the extremes of desert temperatures throughout the year.

Temperatures in Ein Sokhna touch a summer high of 32 °C (89.6 °F) in July. While Cairo, just an hour's drive away, experiences excessively high humidity in summer, the level of humidity at Ein Sokhna is a comfortable 50% on average. The maximum humidity level of 72% in summer is tempered by sea breezes. In January, temperatures dip to a minimum of 7 °C (44.6 °F) but again, humidity levels of 48 % make for comfortable and pleasant daytime weather. Keep a light jacket handy for cool evenings, if you are visiting at this time of year.

Activities

With the stunning, turquoise waters of the Red Sea stretching out before you, it's tempting to simply soak in the sun and breathe in lungfuls of deliciously clear air. Most of the beaches are clean and the sandy seabed perfect for children to splash around. Watch out for the crabs!

A host of water sports facilities should satisfy the adventurous at heart. The waters of the Red Sea teem with a wealth of marine life, making it a fine destination for deep-sea fishing and snorkelling. Deep-sea diving enthusiasts, alas, will have to forego their passion, as Ein Sokhna has no diving centres. Go windsurfing, hire a sailboat or canoe and explore the coral reefs, quiet coves and bays along the coast. Guaranteed to restore peace of mind. Virtually every resort development worth the name has its own beach activities; some even have golf courses.

Suez Canal

The Suez Canal is just to the north, while a 90 minute drive takes one to the Eastern Desert monasteries. Many extended classic tours travel to Sharm el-Sheikh specifically as a base for visiting Saint Katherine, St. Catherine's Monastery and Mount Sinai. Additionally, St. Anthony's in the Eastern Desert is significant as the world's oldest functioning monastery founded in honor of the Saint given credit for founding monasticism.

Much of this monastery has recently been restored, and nearby is also the ancient monastery of St. Paul. In fact, at least for now, in comparison to Sharm el-Sheikh, most of the costs at Ain Soukhna have equal facilities (such as four or five star hotels).