Shallalat Gardens
Park Historic Alexandria gardens featuring ornamental ponds and promenades
A seaside green space in Alexandria with palm‑lined promenades, lawns and coastal views. Locals and visitors stroll the paths, photograph Mediterranean vistas and pause at fountains and small monuments.
Shallalat Gardens are a public urban park area in Alexandria, Egypt, that provide landscaped green space and shaded walkways within the city. The gardens form part of Alexandrias network of seaside and central parks used by residents for strolling and relaxation.
Paths, lawns and planted beds characterize the site, which functions as an accessible green space in an otherwise dense urban area. The gardens are maintained by the city and are commonly integrated into local pedestrian routes and leisure time for Alexandrians.
Geographically the gardens lie in central Alexandria near the seafront and urban neighborhoods of the governorate, forming part of the coastal citys public open-space system.
- Best visiting season: Located in urban Alexandria and best visited in the cooler months when Mediterranean breezes make the gardens pleasant for walking.
How to Get to Shallalat Gardens #
Shallalat Gardens are on Alexandria’s Corniche and are accessible by taxi or local bus services from central Alexandria. The Corniche is a continuous waterfront road; look for the green spaces and pedestrian paths nearest the western harbour.
Tips for Visiting Shallalat Gardens #
- Walk the seaside promenades early in the morning to see local fishermen and the quieter side of Alexandria's coast.
- Combine a visit with other coastal Alexandria sites - the mix of Ottoman, European and modernist architecture in the city is distinct.
Best Time to Visit Shallalat Gardens #
Autumn through spring offers the most comfortable weather for exploring Alexandria's seaside parks and gardens.
Weather & Climate near Shallalat Gardens #
Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 9°C to 31°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 50 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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