Aswan is known as the most friendliest place in Egypt, they say you know the locals as they always have a smile on there faces. Aswan is a holiday destination that once visited you will never forget, this is not just a holiday this is a life experience. The weather in Aswan is superb all year round it would be harder to find a bad weather day at any time of the year in Aswan.
Aswan, Egypts sunniest southern city and ancient frontier town located about 81 miles south of Luxor, has a distinctively African atmosphere. Its ancient Egyptian name was Syene. Small enough to walk around and graced with the most beautiful setting on the Nile, the pace of life is slow and relaxing. Days can be spent strolling up and down the broad Corniche watching the sailboats etch the sky with their tall masts or sitting in floating restaurants listening to Nubian music and eating freshly caught fish.
Overlooking the world’s longest river, Aswan has a setting worth writing home about. To one side, the Nile weaves its way between lush fields and palm-lined harbours. To the other, tree-dappled mountains and desert sands stretch off into the distance.
The city shot to fame back in the Seventies, when the Aswan High Dam – one of the biggest dams in the world – was built to protect Egypt from flooding. Fast forward to today, and the city is becoming a big-hitter on the country’s tourist scene. People have started coming here in search of a quieter alternative to big cities like Cairo and Luxor. And Aswan doesnt disappoint. The list of sights, for example, includes everything from pharaoh burial grounds to elaborate mosques.
Make the journey to Lake Nasser, a few hours south of the city, and you’ll find no less than 18 ancient temples jostling for your attention. Star billing goes to the twin structures of Abul Simbel, which have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Wadi El Seboua, which is guarded by eight giant stone sphinxes.
Aswan isn’t all about days gone by, though. Back in the city itself, the harbour area offers up a laid-back mix of boutiques, cafés and souks. And a low-key after-dark scene is played out in waterfront restaurants and cocktail bars.