Suez Governorate is one of the governorates of Egypt. Its area is 25,400 km2. Its capital is the city of Suez. It is a civilized governorate with one city, characterized by a unique location as it is considered a gateway to Africa and the countries of Southwest and East Asia, making it a forum for global trade and a citadel of industry and industrial investment.

Suez began its existence at the dawn of history. It has a long history that began with the Pharaonic era, when the Pharaoh of Egypt made it a base for his military operations to secure the Sinai mines and deter invaders.

On April 25, 1859, the digging of the Suez Canal began, whose name was closely linked to Suez, becoming an artery linking the Red Sea to the Mediterranean. It was opened for navigation on November 17, 1869, and the city gained international importance as a first-class commercial, tourist, and industrial city.

October 24, 1973 is considered a national holiday for the governorate.

Tourism in Suez Governorate:

Ain Sokhna: The Ain Sokhna resort is located on the Red Sea coast, located on the Gulf of Suez, about one hour’s drive from the city of Cairo. It has hot sulfur springs coming from the Ataqa desert mountain, and represents an important international tourist point and destination.

Musa Springs: Musa Springs is located about 25.74 km south of Ahmed Hamdi Tunnel. It consists of 12 springs, of which 7 springs are still working to this day. This area represented the largest oasis in Sinai during the nineteenth century AD, and some Population centers in the area surrounding these springs.

Suez National Museum: The Suez National Museum is a historical beacon between the past and the present. It preserves Suez’s history throughout the ages and includes 2,500 artifacts.

Tourists should add El Suez Governorate to their travel.