"The Northern Coast" is the Egyptian North Western gate stretching 525 Km on the Mediterranean from "El-Ameria", east to "El-Sallum", west.
This was a rain-dependent agricultural land in the Roman era. Having good faith in the prosperous future of this region, the government spares no effort to develop it. Many comprehensive planning studies have been conducted. Many luxurious tourist spots have been built. In 1978, the process was unleashed.
By 1983, the "Northern Coast" started to the landmark in Egyptian layout. Potable water lines are extended from Alexandria to Marsa-Matrouh. More than 260 Km the two-way Alex-Matrouh on shore road was paved. Power stations are constructed. Attractive integrated tourist villages are there, including beaches, houses, public service units. Moreover, 121 private locations are under study, besides the three models executed by the Ministry of construction, i.e. "Marakia", "Marabella" and "Marina" resorts.
Marble-Like Nature
Due to its marble-like nature, "Marakia" was originally known as "Marmarina" in the old times. The name is extracted from the Arabic word "marmar" which means marble. Clear sea and pure sand are its two main characteristics. It is 240 feddans & consists of three main parts; namely, beach, housing units and public service units. The beach is 1500 meters long; its downstream surface is 100 meters.
A pedestrain road separates it from the housing units. This stretches 400 meters, and consists of five-region on -shore 1945 units; 1267 cabins, 72 villas and 31 houses. The public service units are in both the middle of the village and at its main entrance, including administrative, emergency, communication, commercial, and entertainment services. Restaurants, cinema and an open theater. At the village entrance, a 800-person capacity mosque has been built. Large surfaces were devoted for sportive courtyards and public gardens. That is not all, there are further expansions.
The Beautiful Sea
One may imagine "Marina" by the meaning of its name:the beautiful sea. It is 15 Km far from "Marakia", 750 meters long on the beach and its downstream surface is 800 meters. Its total surface is about 143 feddans. Many service units are constructed on the beach. The housing unit consists of 34 villas, 264 flats and 672 cabins. A center for administrative, commercial, medical, religious and entertainment services is found in the middle of the village.
Nearby, "Marina- Alameen" lies on the beach, about 100 Km far from Alexandria. Its surface is nearly 5000 feddans. Apart from the beach, it consists of housing and public service units. Golf, horseriding and other sport facilities and courtyards are also there. In fact,"Marina-Alameen" is exceptional in both natural and historical respects. It is endowed with natural deep lakes, as well as large forests. Moreover, it is rich in both Greek and Roman monuments. Being the World War II stage, an allied soldiers cemetery is found there. On the other hand, sea-linked lakes are designed for water renewal, shipping and fishery purposes.
