What's El Gomrok Like?
If you want to find the perfect part of town to visit, why not check out El Gomrok? Learn about local heritage at landmarks like Ras el-Tin Palace and Qaitbay Fortress. There's plenty more to see, including Mosque of Abu Abbas al-Mursi and Abul-Abbas Mosque.
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
- Ras el-Tin Palace
- Qaitbay Fortress
- Mosque of Abu Abbas al-Mursi
- Abul-Abbas Mosque
Things to Do near El Gomrok:
- Alexandria National Museum (2.6 mi/4.2 km away)
- Al-Salam Theater (4.8 mi/7.8 km away)
- Cavafy Museum (1.9 mi/3 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 80°F)
- Coldest months: February, January, March, December (average 61°F)
- Rainiest months: January, December, November, February (average 1 inches of rainfall)