What's El Gomrok like?
If you want to find the perfect part of town to visit, consider El Gomrok. Learn about local heritage at landmarks such as Qaitbay Fortress and Ras el-Tin Palace. There's plenty more to see, including Anfushi Tombs and Mosque of Abu Abbas al-Mursi.
How to get to El Gomrok
Flying to:
- Alexandria (ALY-Alexandria Intl.), 5 mi (8 km) from El Gomrok
- Alexandria (HBE-Borg El Arab), 22.2 mi (35.7 km) from El Gomrok
Things to see and do in and around El Gomrok
What to see in El Gomrok
- Qaitbay Fortress
- Ras el-Tin Palace
- Anfushi Tombs
- Mosque of Abu Abbas al-Mursi
Things to do near El Gomrok:
- Alexandria Aquarium (1.2 mi/2 km away)
- Alexandria National Museum (2.6 mi/4.2 km away)
- Cavafy Museum (1.9 mi/3 km away)
- Al-Salam Theater (4.8 mi/7.8 km away)
- Graeco-Roman Museum (2.2 mi/3.5 km away)
When is the best time to visit Alexandria?
- Hottest months: August, July, September, June (average 27°C)
- Coldest months: February, January, March, December (average 16°C)
- Rainiest months: January, December, November, February (average 17 mm of rainfall)