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ℹ️Practical info — Ismailia
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
📍 Nearby
Sights nearby
💡 Tips
- Visit in spring or autumn to avoid the intense summer heat and enjoy pleasant outdoor weather.
- A boat trip on Lake Timsah has one of the best perspectives of the city.
- Taxis are the easiest way to get around; make sure to agree on the fare beforehand if the meter isn't used.
- The city has a relaxed pace compared to Cairo, making it great for a stress-free walk.
🍽 Food
Spiced rice with fresh seafood, highly recommended at lakeside restaurants.
Freshly caught from the local waters, look for bustling seafood spots near the shore.
Ismailia is famous for them in summer, grab them fresh at local fruit stands.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
The best place to buy Ismailia's famous mangoes during the summer season.
Great for finding small handicrafts and local trinkets.
A scenic and breezy walkway for a quiet afternoon.
A large green space good for a relaxing break under the trees.
Water temperature…
Ismailia is a characterful city in northeastern Egypt, situated on the west bank of the Suez Canal, roughly midway between Port Said and Suez. Founded in 1863 by Khedive Ismail during the canal's construction, it originally served as the headquarters for the project engineers and the Suez Canal Company. Ismailia is often referred to as the 'City of Beauty and Enchantment' due to its abundance of parks, gardens, and colonial-style architecture. It lies on the shores of Lake Timsah, one of the Bitter Lakes, which is a popular spot for water sports and recreation. Today, the city is the capital of the Ismailia Governorate and hosts the Suez Canal University. It plays a strategic role in canal operations and serves as a major commercial and agricultural hub for the region. The city's peaceful atmosphere and tree-lined avenues offer a distinct contrast to Egypt's more crowded metropolitan areas.
- Location: Egypt
- Top sights: Suez Canal Museum · Al-Ismaily Mosque · Tabarak Mosque
- Nearby: Matareya (62 km)
- Population: ~429.465 (2024)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Apr, Oct, Nov.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 12 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 14 |
| Rain mm | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 7 |
Geography
Facts
- Ismailia was officially founded on March 4, 1863.
- The city has an estimated population of 400,000 residents.
- The Suez Canal Authority maintains its operational headquarters here.
- Ismailia is located approximately 120 kilometers east of Cairo.
- Lake Timsah translates to 'Crocodile Lake' in Arabic.
- The Ismailia Museum displays more than 4,000 artifacts from various eras.
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