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Notable lake · Matruh, Egypt

Bir Qaim

بئر قائم

Bir Qaim is a lake in Matruh, Egypt.

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Bir Qaim: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Bir Qaim

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Bir Qaim — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 31.01667, 27.18333. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Bir Qaim full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Bir Qaim yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Bir Qaim?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Bir Qaim?

    Nearby: Lôḥ Abu Khidra (beach, 8 km), Abar Abu Khalifa (lake, 14 km), Al Buwayb (viewpoint, 17 km), Bir Abu Khaymah (lake, 18 km), Bir Abu Batta (lake, 18 km), Bir Ithbub (lake, 19 km).

    Is Bir Qaim worth visiting?

    Bir Qaim is listed as a notable lake in Egypt on Spotwander.