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Corniche

Alexandria, Egypt
Ranked #7 of 22 attractions in Alexandria
4.0 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
Type: Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
Description: The Corniche is a glorious 3km walkway along the harbour dotted with restaurants, markets and historic sights.
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Cairo, Egypt
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

long nice one with good water, yet service and cleanliness on beach need to be improved.

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Cairo
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Very good decoration all along. very refreshing air. I had an 11 KM walk across almost all the corniche and I felt to good about it.

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See 4 more reviews by Khalid M for Alexandria
Durban, South Africa
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

the corniche was not well maintained, lots of dirt lying around, but well a walk on. the views of the med are awesome. felt very safe and nobody harrases you

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See 7 more reviews by maimunga for Alexandria
Cairo, Egypt
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

walk and walk and walk seems that has no end good weather and sun and view but to cross the road to take some thing to drink it is risky ( cross 1o lane street with minimum velocity 80 km/ h there are under ground tunnels but every 1 km or more ) bring your drinks and snacks before starting... More

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Cairo, Egypt
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

it is good to walk at the side of the sea seems no end for your walk but the resturant on the other side of the street to reach you have to cross

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Cairo, Egypt
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

just try once to walk from the beginning at Al montazah and see where you can end up at. the sea view along the whole corniche is just amazing except at the Miami part there are some road fixes are going on

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See 7 more reviews by A_Mazen for Alexandria
Cairo, Egypt
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

The Corniche of Alexandria is a Special place in the whole world which gives you a feeling of how Great god's Made seas and Nature and to see How is the city as If it's sunk in the Sea itself , Alexandria is one of the few cities in the world to see this amazing view and the sea passing... More

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See 2 more reviews by ismailTourist for Alexandria
Palm Desert
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

Driving on the corniche gives you great views of the city. You get a better feel for the city. It was very enjoyable.

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See 6 more reviews by desertrat161 for Alexandria
brisbane
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

If you fancy a walk by the side of a 10 lane highway this is for you. Noisy, filthy, stray cats in abundance and hostile locals. Stay in the car.

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See 6 more reviews by WhamBrisbane for Alexandria
Tanta
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2012
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Alexandria corniche is the best place to walk and talk tih a friend, very warm as you will feel walking seeing a lot of faces, very cold in Winter, perfect in Summer but pay attention for humidity.... Can't go to Alex witout walking along the beautiful corniche

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