In the characteristic heat of the summer, the breezy beaches of the North Coast offer the ideal retreat. Gihan Shahine discovers the delights of the coast's most tranquil spots

In one bustling day, Yasmine El-Rashidi rediscovers the city's delights and reflects upon its complex past

It is not only the sea and the breeze that attract visitors to Alexandria. The city's summer nightlife is also great. Rasha Sadek writes