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Practical info — Suez

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🌤 Weather — 5 days

📍 Nearby

Sights nearby

💡 Tips

  • The area near the port gives fascinating views of container ships at the southern end of the Suez Canal.
  • Summers are extremely hot and humid; plan outdoor sightseeing for early morning or late afternoon.
  • It is a conservative city; dress modestly by covering shoulders and knees.
  • Taxis are abundant, but always agree on the fare beforehand if they don't use a meter.

🍽 Food

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Red Sea Seafood

Freshly caught fish and calamari, often heavily spiced and grilled. Find them along the Corniche.

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Kofta

Grilled minced meat skewers, widely available in local grill houses.

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Ful Medames

Stewed fava beans, a staple Egyptian breakfast found at street stalls.

🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots

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El Arbaeen District

The bustling commercial heart of the city for clothes, spices, and daily goods.

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Suez Fish Market

A fascinating place to see the fresh Red Sea catches early in the morning.

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Suez Corniche

A breezy promenade along the Red Sea, especially pleasant at sunset.

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Ain Sokhna beaches

Located south of the city, offering a relaxed beach escape.

Suez is a strategically vital port city in northeastern Egypt, situated at the southern terminus of the Suez Canal on the Gulf of Suez. The city has a long-standing history as a maritime gateway to the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. Suez plays a pivotal role in the Egyptian economy, largely through its three major harbors, Adabiya, Port Tewfik, and Zeitiya, and its extensive oil refining and petrochemical industries. Historically, the city was a central battlefield during the Arab-Israeli conflicts of 1956, 1967, and 1973, leading to severe destruction and subsequent modern reconstruction. Today, Suez stands as a modern industrial center and a critical transport hub linking Africa and Asia via the canal. The city is also known for its local fishing industry and serves as a traditional departure point for pilgrims traveling to Mecca by sea.

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Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is Apr, Oct, Nov.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Avg °C131417212527292927241915
Rain mm8878101005117

Geography

Population
699,541 (2022)
Coordinates
29.96680, 32.52630

Facts

  • Suez is located approximately 135 kilometers east of Cairo.
  • The city has a resident population of about 650,000 people.
  • The Suez Canal was officially opened for navigation on November 17, 1869.
  • Port Tewfik is the primary passenger terminal for travel across the Red Sea.
  • The city hosts one of the largest oil refinery complexes in Egypt.
  • Suez was the first Egyptian city to be liberated during the October War of 1973.

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Suez Oil Processing CompanySuez Oil Processing Company<1 km · SEExplore →
Port of SuezPort of Suez3 km · EExplore →
Ezz Steel SuezEzz Steel Suez18 km · SWExplore →
Ain Sokhna PortAin Sokhna Port42 km · SWExplore →
Ras SedrRas Sedr46 km · SEExplore →
Suez Agricultural ZoneSuez Agricultural Zone63 km · NExplore →
IsmailiaIsmailia74 km · NExplore →
Galala PlateauGalala Plateau74 km · SExplore →

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Frequently asked questions

What is the significance of Suez?
It marks the southern entrance of the Suez Canal and is a strategic hub for world trade between the Red Sea and the Mediterranean.
What can you see in Port Tawfiq?
Port Tawfiq features a great view of the canal entrance and features pleasant promenades and monuments.
How far is Suez from Cairo?
The city is about 130 km away and can be reached in approximately 1.5 to 2 hours via a well-maintained highway.
Are there war-related sights?
The Suez National Museum documents the history of the region from ancient times through to modern wars.
Can you swim in the Red Sea?
Suez is more of a port city. For swimming, locals usually go to the nearby resort of Ain Sokhna.
Suez: where is it located?
Suez is located in Egypt.
Suez: when is the best time to visit?
The most pleasant time to visit is Apr, Oct, Nov.
Suez: why is it worth visiting?
Suez is a strategically vital port city in northeastern Egypt, situated at the southern terminus of the Suez Canal on the Gulf of Suez.
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Suez Oil Processing Company — Suez (Egypt)
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One of the oldest and largest oil processing companies in Egypt.
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A major port at the southern entrance of the Suez Canal.
Ezz Steel Suez — Suez (Egypt)
Ezz Steel Suez
A large steel plant of one of the leading steel producers in the region.
Ain Sokhna Port — Suez (Egypt)
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A modern deep-sea port near the Suez Canal.
Suez Agricultural Zone — Suez (Egypt)
Suez Agricultural Zone
Farming areas near the canal.
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Galala Plateau
A high plateau east of the Nile Valley.
Gulf of Suez — Suez (Egypt)
Gulf of Suez
A northern arm of the Red Sea.