Port Said

Port Said (Arabic: بورسعيد bōr sa`īd) is Egypt's third city (603,787 people), its second seaport and the entry point of the Suez Canal by the Mediterranean. It has a cosmopolitan legacy seems specially in its various architectural styles for its buildings, It is situated on the west bank of the canal, facing its twin city, Port Fouad (Bur Fouad).

Port Said Halal Travel Guide

PortSaid SuezKanal - Suez Channel, Port Said

History

Port Said was founded by Sa'id of Egypt on Easter Monday, April 25, 1859, when Ferdinand de Lesseps gave the first symbolic swing of the pickaxe to signal the beginning of construction.

The Lighthouse of Port Said was built in 1869 by Francois Coignet using reinforced concrete for the first time in the history, The height of the lighthouse is 56 meters. The lighthouse now is the only original building still standing in Port Said.

Port Said flourished particularly during the nineteenth and the first half of the twentieth century when it was inhabited by various nationalities and religions most of them were from Mediterranean countries and they coexisted in tolerance forming a real cosmopolitan community.

Since its establishment Port Said had a prominent place among Egyptian cities and we do not exaggerate if we said among global cities as well, for instance the city was the third in Egypt to witness a film screening after Cairo and Alexandria in the year 1898, also it enjoyed electricity in 1891, nine years after New York City.

Rudyard Kipling described the vitality of Port Said's community when by saying "If you truly wish to find someone you have known and who travels and there are two points on the globe you have but to sit and wait, sooner or later your man will come there: the docks of London and Port Said".

Port Said suffered from several wars and played an historic role during the Suez crisis in 1956 that failed to achieve any of its objectives.

Today's Port Said is considered one of the Egyptian Business Center, as it was declared a duty-free port in January 1976, attracting people from all over Egypt.

How is the Climate in Port Said

See also: Egypt#Climate

has a hot desert climate (BWh), but highly influenced by sea breeze, with sunny hot humid summers and mild slightly wet winters. The daytime can be humid in summer, with summer temperatures averaging 31 °C (88 °F), but evenings are usually cooler and breezy, especially by the Corniche. Winters can get cool, with daytime highs down sometimes to 12 °C (53 °F), with occasional rain. Humidity is high throughout the year. The best time to visit Port Said is in spring (March-June) and autumn (September-November), preferably in early autumn when the sea water is warmer, since it's at its busiest in summer, when Egyptians flock down to escape the searing heat of Cairo.

Tourist information

Egyptian Tourist Authority has offices at 8 Palestine st., ☎ +20 66 3235289, Port Said Airport (El Gamil Airport), ☎, Port Said Railway Station, ☎.

Travel to Port Said

Port Said is easily reached by plane, train or bus.

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Port Said

Port Said's airport or El Gamil Airport is (IATA Flight Code: PSD), which has a limited selection of domestic flights. The airport lies 6 kilometers to the center of the city. A taxi will take you about 15 minutes and should cost no more than 15 LE.

Travel on a Bus in Port Said

Several bus companies offer a bus service into Port Said at a very low price range: 20-35 LE. Buses are air-conditioned and come complete with a hostess trolley service. Companies include East Delta, Super Jet and Pullman. Operating times vary from one company to another, but there are trips between Cairo and Port Said virtually every hour from early morning until midnight.

Note that while the buses themselves are perfectly comfortable and the duration of your journey from Cairo to Port Said (and vice versa) will depend on your pick-up/drop-off point. Most buses start out from the El-Torgoman Bus Station in Cairo and stop by the Almaza Bus Station in Cairo/Heliopolis|Heliopolis before finally setting out to Port Said; if you join from El-Torgoman expect a 4 hour trip rather than the average 2-3.

Port Said Bus Station is the place you can catch the bus in order to travel to Cairo and other major cities in Egypt.

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Port Said

From Cairo and there are up to five daily train services to Port Said. Additionally and there are one to two daily direct connections from Alexandria. Port Said train station GPS 31.259700,32.300917 is located on Mustafa Kamal Street.

By car

To travel from Cairo to Port Said by vehicle and the journey usually takes around 3 hours, depending on speed and surrounding traffic.

• The Desert road has a speed limit of 100 km/hr for private cars and has 2 lanes in each direction. True to the name, this crosses the desert and is less crowded and faster. There are cafeterias every few kilometers.

The usual cautions for driving in Egypt apply; see Egypt#By car|Egypt for details.

Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in Port Said

Louis Cruise Lines operates a passenger ferry from Limassol (Cyprus) to Port Said.

How to get around in Port Said

Port Said is quiet and relatively small city; you can get pretty much anywhere by using the local transportation available anywhere.

Best way to travel in Port Said by a Taxi

Port Said's white and blue taxis are a good way to travel in the city, and a affordable one as well. No taxi ride between any two points in the city should cost more than 5LE.

To get into a taxi, wave at the driver and yell the name of your destination. If the driver agrees they would park at the side of the road as soon as feasible. Some taxis will stop to pick you up even if they already have a passenger, but such offers are best refused. Furthermore, always check back once you get out of the taxi and there is no number to call if you lose anything of value, and nearly no chances of having it returned.

By ferry

Port Said is linked by the ferry to its twin city Port Fouad which is considered the Asian part of this Afro-Asian governorate "Port Said" on the eastern bank of the Suez Canal and the ferry is used to cross the Canal between the two cities holding both people and cars for free and the trip time between the two cities doesn't exceed 10 minutes, It is a nice journey that you can enjoy for free.

Travel on a Bus in Port Said

There are a variety of local bus services which have improved significantly in the past few years, but they are rather confusing for those who haven't lived in Port Said for a while. Apart from city buses, you will also find "mini-buses", which work on hop-and-go basis. They are easily recognizable 14-person buses, which will stop when you wave and stop where you need to get off. The drivers rarely speak English, so make sure you know the Arabic name of your destination or that you already know where to stop. The routes are usually along the main streets and cost between LE0.25-0.50.

What to see in Port Said

Most obvious sights includes the port, of which some ancient facilities remains. Also the passing of the huge container ships and supertankers into the canal is an impressive sight. The rests of the old town, bombed during the Suez crisis is also worth a visit.

The local bazaar is a great way of spending a day looking at all the shops.

Historical monuments

• Lighthouse of Port Said | One of the icons of the city at a beautiful location in front of the Suez Canal and the Lighthouse built in 1869 so it is the oldest building remains in the city also the lighthouse got his importance from being the first building in the world by reinforced concrete.

• Building of the Suez Canal Authority headquarter - The building was built in 1895 directly on the Suez Canal.

• De Lesseps tourist jetty | An old jetty on the Suez Canal, was constructed in 1899. At the end of the jetty there is the base of the statue of Ferdinand de Lesseps which was removed by the outraged Egyptians after the Suez crisis in 1956.

• War memorial | It is an obelisk that has the shape of the ancient Pharaonic one, commemorating the martyrs of Port Said.

• Tennis Island | It was an ancient Islamic city at the site of Port Said, it was well-known for textiles products and was demolished during the crusades, It is 9 kilometers away from Port Said and you can visit by Launch or a boat."

Museums

US Navy 031013-N-6187Monday - 001 The nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) passes an Islamic mosque on the western bank of the Suez Canal while transiting to the Red Sea - Mosque in Port Said.

• Port Said National Museum - History Museum with about 9000 archaeological pieces exhibited chronologically: the basement is devoted to Prehistoric and Pharonic times and narrates the story of Port Said.

• Museum of Modern Arts | It contains Paintings for artists.

• Port Said Military Museum - Inaugurated in 1964. It consists of several halls which showcase several battles fought by the Egyptian Army and the people of Port Said. Includes both ancient battles and recent wars such as the Suez crisis, Six-Day War and Yom Kippur war also displays captured war material.

Religious sites

• El-Abbasy Mosque | Built in 1904 by Abbas II of Egypt, to be the second mosque for Muslims in Port Said.

Modern Port Said

• Corniche | The Corniche is a glorious 8 kilometers walkway (wharf/pier/boardwalk) along the harbour dotted with Halal restaurants, markets and historic sights.

Best things to do in Port Said

• Port Said Stadium - Tell any taxi driver Al-Istad and he will know where to take you. Attend an /competition/egyptian-premier-league/ Egyptian League soccer game]. Port Said team is: /club/al-masry/ Al-Masry club. Seat can vary from LE5-25 depending on the section of seating. There are 4 sections of seating: VIP, 1st degree, 2nd degree, and 3rd degree. If you are a foreigner, sit in the VIP section to avoid harassment from local hooligans.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Port Said

Some oldies from the French and English communities can be found from time to time (books...), and of course the unavoidable and omnipresent tourist collectibles.

Halal Restaurants in Port Said

• Italian Restaurant | The service is good and the food is cooked fresh for you whilst you wait.

• Pizzas Pino - 23 July St. El Shark District GPS 31.266663, 32.313688 - Pizzas Pino offers fantastic Pizzas and also Pastas with quality ingredients of your choice. The place is very friendly.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Port Said

Port Said - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Port Said, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Port Said. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Port Said and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Port Said. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Port Said. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inPort Said: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Port Said.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Port Said: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Port Said, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Port Said.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Port Said, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Port Said, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Port Said and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Port Said, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Port Said, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Port Said without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Port Said is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Port Said.

About eHalal Travel Group:

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• s.ehalal.io//2023-09-16&checkOut=2023-09-17&6657&&Port+Said+Hotel&hotelId=486861&&.Zz2df892f8f879464fa7419ce-206204 Port Said Misr Hotel (Helnan) | 5 star hotel situated close to the beach. The hotel is one of the city's monuments.

• s.ehalal.io//2023-09-16&checkOut=2023-09-17&6657&&Resta+Port+Said+Hotel&hotelId=276219&&.Zza49043fc5d9e4ac5ae3a35d-206204 Resta Port Said Hotel - 4 star hotel situated close to the beach and directly in front of the Suez Canal. The hotel staff is very friendly.

• s.ehalal.io//2023-09-16&checkOut=2023-09-17&6657&&Grand+Albatros+Hotel&hotelId=276220&&.Zz05922cccb0cd401da3d260e-206204 Grand Albatros Hotel - 4 star hotel situated close to the beach.

Stay Safe

Although crime is commonly violent, beware of pickpockets and don't flash your valuables or wear a bum bag/fanny pack. Street kids, taxi drivers, and others may harass tourists. They will usually desist after a stern "La!" or two. Or you can say "la shukran!" (no thanks) or "emshi" (go!).

Emergency

• Emergency number: 123
• Police number: 122
• Fire HQ number: 180

• Alsoliman Hospital | Al-Manakh District

Cope

Consulates in Port Said

China | Tarh albahr Street

Türkiye | Mahmoud Sedky Street

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