The notebook of Damietta and Ras el-Bar
Breathe wider facing the sea.
Damiette and Ras el-Bar connect the heritage of mosques, workshops and meeting of the Nile with the Mediterranean. Urban districts and beaches are discovered separately, depending on the access and the sea conditions.
At your own pace
Identity summary
1 to 2 days
Winter · Spring · Autumn
Recommended car
City · River · Coast
Limited accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Damietta and Ras el-Bar
Damiette and Ras el-Bar connect the heritage of mosques, workshops and meeting of the Nile with the Mediterranean. Urban districts and beaches are discovered separately, depending on the access and the sea conditions.
Check access, reservations and opening hours with the site before visiting.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Amr ibn al-As Mosque in Damietta
- Al-Bahr Mosque
- Ras el-Bar Beach
- Al-Lisan Point
Before you choose
- Check access, reservations and opening hours with the site before visiting.
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Historic mosque
Amr ibn al-As Mosque in Damietta
Damietta’s Amr ibn al-As Mosque preserves courtyards and colonnades altered over time. Do not confuse it with the mosque of the same name in Cairo.
Mosque
Al-Bahr Mosque
Al-Bahr belongs to the religious heritage of Damiette near the Nile. The approaches and open rooms follow the instructions of the cult and photography.
Beach
Ras el-Bar Beach
The coast of Ras el-Bar presents Mediterranean beaches close to the Nile branch. Currents, waves and surveillance vary; choose an authorized area.
River mouth
Al-Lisan Point
Al-Lisan marks the meeting of a branch of the Nile and the Mediterranean. Observe from public paths without approaching dangerous works or currents.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
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