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 at a Glance#
About Shallalat Gardens#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 3.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.2h |
| February | Very Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 24 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 3.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.9h |
| March | Excellent | 11° - 21° | 16° | 13 mm | some cloud | 63% | 4.0 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 14° - 24° | 19° | 4 mm | mostly sunny | 60% | 4.6 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.8h |
| May | Ideal | 17° - 27° | 22° | 1 mm | mostly sunny | 58% | 3.9 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.6h |
| June | Ideal | 20° - 29° | 25° | 0 mm | clear | 60% | 3.6 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 14.0h |
| July | Ideal | 22° - 31° | 26° | 0 mm | clear | 62% | 3.6 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.8h |
| August | Ideal | 23° - 31° | 27° | 0 mm | clear | 63% | 3.7 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.1h |
| September | Ideal | 22° - 30° | 26° | 1 mm | clear | 62% | 3.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 19° - 28° | 23° | 9 mm | mostly sunny | 64% | 3.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.3h |
| November | Excellent | 15° - 24° | 19° | 30 mm | some cloud | 65% | 3.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.4h |
| December | Very Good | 11° - 20° | 15° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 3.5 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.0h |
