North Sinai district, Egypt

Places to visit near Arish

Arish is a city in North Sinai district, Egypt, home to about 128,855 people. Within 50 km by road there are 29 places to visit — 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 mosques & dargahs, 2 forts & heritage and 1 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Al Arish (5 km), Pe'at Sade (60 km) and Bedolah (61 km).

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Arish, Egypt
Arish, North Sinai district, Egypt. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Arish at a glance

Location
North Sinai district, Egypt
Population
about 128,855
Coordinates
31.1316° N, 33.7984° E
Places within 50 km
29 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Arish

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Arish: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Arish

34 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Arish. The closest is Jabal Umm Mafrūth (46 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Arish

30 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Arish. The closest is Masjid al Mujāhidīn (1 km); the best-known is Umm El_Qura (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Arish

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arish. The closest is Tell Abu Salima (39 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Tell Abu Salima · fort · North Sinai · ~39 km
  • Pe'at Sade · fort · Gaza Strip · ~60 km · Must-see
  • Bedolah · fort · Gaza Strip · ~61 km · Must-see
  • Gadid · fort · Gaza Strip · ~64 km · Must-see
  • Yamit · fort · North Sinai · ~48 km
  • Katif · fort · Gaza Strip · ~70 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Arish

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Arish. The closest is Zaranik Protectorate (49 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Arish

5 beaches & coast within 100 km of Arish. The closest is Al Arish (5 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Arish

3 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Arish. The closest is Birkat al Jamal (46 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Arish

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 12 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arish
  2. 1 km Abu Bakr As-Siddiq · mosque or dargah, North Sinai
  3. 1 km Al Madina · mosque or dargah, North Sinai
  4. 1 km Mosque of Al - Qurmani · mosque, North Sinai
  5. 4 km Al Arish · beach, North Sinai
  6. 4 km Umm El_Qura · mosque or dargah, North Sinai
  7. 1 km Back to Arish

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How to reach Arish

    All places near Arish by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Arish by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints234Jabal Umm Mafrūth (46 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2030Masjid al Mujāhidīn (1 km)
    Forts & heritage230Tell Abu Salima (39 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens19Zaranik Protectorate (49 km)
    Other attractions26El Arish International Airport (9 km)
    Beaches & coast15Al Arish (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Birkat al Jamal (46 km)
    Churches02Church of Saint Porphyrius (94 km)
    Museums02Qaser Al-Basha Museum (95 km)
    Caves01מערת ניצנה (84 km)

    Arish: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Arish?

    Al Arish (beach, about 5 km), Umm El_Qura (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Mosque of Al - Qurmani (mosque, about 1 km), Al Madina (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Al Shorrab Mosque (mosque, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Arish?

    29 places on Spotwander: 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 mosques & dargahs, 2 forts & heritage, 1 sanctuary, 2 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Arish?

    Jabal Umm Mafrūth, about 46 km by road; Ras Abu Diaba (49 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Arish?

    Masjid al Mujāhidīn, about 1 km by road; Al-Azhar Mosque 2 (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Arish?

    Tell Abu Salima, about 39 km by road; Yamit (48 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Arish?

    Start in Arish, visit Abu Bakr As-Siddiq, then Al Madina, then Mosque of Al - Qurmani, then Al Arish, then Umm El_Qura, and drive back — about 12 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Arish?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Arish’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Arish on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.