Ain Sokhna- Travel Tips

What to See, How to Plan & Tours

Al-'Ain al-Sokhna is a coastal town on the western shore of the Gulf of Suez, about 55 km south of Suez and 120 km east of Cairo. Known for its proximity to the Red Sea and hot springs, it serves both as a year-round beach destination and a gateway to ancient desert routes once used for mining expeditions in the Sinai. Archaeological findings reveal its use as a Red Sea port as early as the Old Kingdom, with evidence of large-scale expeditions during the Middle Kingdom. Today, it is also home to the Ain Sokhna port, a key component in Egypt's maritime infrastructure.