A stunning royal complex featuring two palaces and expansive gardens covering 370 acres along the Mediterranean coast. The original Salamlek Palace was built in 1892 by Khedive Abbas II as a hunting lodge, followed by the larger El-Haramlik Palace in 1932 by King Fuad I. The palace exterior blends Ottoman, Moorish, and Florentine architectural styles with distinctive towers.
Gardens 25 EGP, beach 15 EGP, parking 25 EGP. Foreign tourists may pay higher rates.
Late afternoon for sunset views over the Mediterranean. Spring and autumn offer the best weather. The gardens are popular with locals on weekends - visit weekdays for fewer crowds.
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The main palace (El-Haramlik) is closed to the public, but the gardens and beach are accessible. The Salamlek Palace has been converted into a luxury hotel with a casino.
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