El Alamein
El Alamein is most notable as the place where
the Allied forces of WW II gained a decisive victory of the
Axis forces. Today, the village located about 66 miles east
of Alexandria is mostly a port facility for shipping oil. However,
it was once described by Churchill as having the best climate
in the world. There are several hotels and a beach resort nearby
(Hotel Atic). There is also a war museum with collectibles from
the Battle of El Alamein and other North African battles. The
only historical interest in this village would be related to
WW II, and includes an Italian and German military cemeteries
on Tell el-Eisa Hill just outside of town
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