Damietta
EgyptEG
City in Egypt
Damietta is a port city and the capital of the Damietta Governorate in Egypt. It is located at the Damietta branch, an eastern distributary of the Nile Delta, 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from the Mediterranean Sea, and about 200 kilometres (120 mi) north of Cairo. The city was a Catholic bishopric and is a multiple titular see. Damietta is also a member of the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 305,920
- Coordinates
- 31.416, 31.813
- Timezone
- Africa/Cairo
- Elevation
- 16 m
Overview of Damietta
Travellers heading to Egypt will find Damietta, a sizeable city. Its resident count stands at approximately 305,920. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. What stands out most: nature, culture and adventure. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Damietta
Nature in Damietta
(10)Damietta's nature entries include Countryside, Desert, Gardens, Geological Formations and Lakes. All of it is drawn from Damietta's recorded activities. That is 10 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Culture in Damietta
(6)For culture, expect Art Galleries, Castles, Cathedrals, Churches and Docks. The full list runs to 6 activities. Straight from the activity profile stored for Damietta.
Adventure in Damietta
(3)Under adventure, Damietta is tagged with Adventure Parks, Escape Room and Theme Parks. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Damietta.
Sports in Damietta
(3)Damietta's sports entries include Hunting, Running and Slopes. All of it is drawn from Damietta's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nightlife in Damietta
(2)Looking for nightlife? Damietta has Casinos and Events. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Damietta.
Wellness in Damietta
(2)Wellness lovers get Hammam and Therms. Everything listed here comes from what Damietta is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
More to do in Damietta
(1)Damietta records Fishing under other activities. All of it is drawn from Damietta's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Damietta
Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Long-distance travel plus local networks make Damietta straightforward to reach and cross. Time zone: Africa/Cairo.
Similar destinations
Places near Damietta that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Damietta known for?
- Damietta, in Egypt, is best known for nature, culture and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 305,920 residents.
- What can you do in Damietta?
- Recorded activities in Damietta include Countryside, Desert, Gardens, Geological Formations and Lakes. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Damietta?
- Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Damietta located?
- Damietta is located in Egypt. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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