Local favourite beach · Matruh, Egypt

Ghard al Qattania

غرد القطانية

Ghard al Qattania is a beach in Matruh, Egypt.

Ghard al Qattania: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this beach: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Ghard al Qattania

Season: October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

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

Visiting Ghard al Qattania: tips

  • Swim only where lifeguards or flags show it is safe.

How to reach Ghard al Qattania — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 29.91638, 30.25252. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Ghard al Qattania?

    October to March; rough seas and lifeguard warnings June to September. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Ghard al Qattania?

    Nearby: Saint Bishoy Monastery (church, 57 km), Deir Baramus (Buddhist site, 61 km), Qasr el Sagha (fort, 68 km), Qasr Qarun (fort, 74 km), Khaymat al Baqqārah (viewpoint, 3 km), Naqb El Garw (viewpoint, 46 km).