Siwa Oasis - Wikipedia
The Siwa Oasis (Arabic: واحة سيوة Wāḥat Sīwah [ˈwæːħet ˈsiːwæ]) is an urban oasis in Egypt. It is situated between the Qattara Depression and the Great Sand Sea in the Western Desert, 50 kilometres (31 mi) east of the Egypt–Libya border and 560 kilometres (350 mi) from the Egyptian capital city of Cairo.
The Siwa Oasis in Egypt: Everything You Need To Know Before …
Just outside the city sits a sight that completely contrasted with the palm tree and desert-filled landscape of the Siwa Oasis. Here, mixed among mountains of excavated salt are emerald-blue waters that are so idyllic to gaze upon that few visitors can’t help but get closer.
Siwa Oasis | Egypt, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica
Oct 5, 2024 · Siwa Oasis, oasis in Maṭrūḥ muḥāfaẓah (governorate), western Egypt. It lies near the Libyan frontier, 350 miles (560 km) west-southwest of Cairo. The oasis is 6 miles (10 km) long by 4–5 miles (6–8 km) wide and has about 200 springs. Two rock outcrops provide the sites of the old walled settlements.
Siwa – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
Siwa is an oasis and town in the Western Desert of Egypt. It is the most remote of Egypt's five western oases. The oasis is 80 km long by 20 km wide, with a population in 2016 of some 33,000. It has a scattering of villages but only one large settlement, here referred to …
Siwa Oasis travel - Lonely Planet | Egypt, Africa
Apr 1, 2013 · Siwa Oasis. Egypt, Africa. Siwa is the stuff of desert daydreams. Just 50km from the Libyan border this fertile basin, sitting about 25m below sea level and brimming with olive trees and palms, epitomises slow-paced oasis life.
Visiting Siwa Oasis in Egypt: Everything You Need To Know - Walk …
Aug 29, 2022 · Siwa Oasis, one of Egypt’s unique western desert oases, is located about 350 miles east of the Libyan border and is home to hundreds of palm trees and beautiful natural springs.
Is Siwa Oasis Worth Visiting? 11 Best Things to Do In Siwa
Mar 24, 2019 · Egypt’s most northerly oasis town, Siwa, is splendidly isolated 50 km east of the Libyan border. With 300,000 gently swaying palm trees, 70,000 olive trees, 1,000 freshwater springs, and almost zero pollution, Siwa is the perfect …
The Best of Siwa Oasis, The Hidden Gem of Egypt - The Voyage …
Feb 5, 2024 · Discover the allure of Siwa Oasis, Egypt's hidden gem, renowned for its scenic beauty, rich history, and cultural heritage. Plan your journey now!
Must-see attractions Siwa Oasis, Western Desert - Lonely Planet
Discover the best attractions in Siwa Oasis including Fortress of Shali, Bir Wahed, and Shiatta.
The Oracle of Siwa: How a remote oasis in Egypt drew history's …
Mar 25, 2022 · The isolated oasis of Siwa, thirty miles east of the Libyan border in Egypt’s Western Desert, has featured throughout history as a site of desire and contest.