Port Fuad

Welcome to Port Fu-ad, the serene and elegant sister city of Port Said. While Port Said on the western bank of the Su-ez Canal hums with the frantic energy of Africa, a simple ferry ride across the water brings you here to Port…

The journey to Port Fu-ad is an experience in itself. Every few minutes, large, blue-and-white flatbed ferries depart from the Port Said waterfront, carrying a mix of pedestrians, cars, and motorcycles across the narrow strip of…

Once on land in Port Fu-ad, a short walk away from the ferry terminal brings you into the heart of its residential district. This area is a living museum of early 20th-century French colonial architecture. …

Standing near the waterfront, the Great Mosque of Port Fu-ad is the city's most prominent landmark. Built in a grand, classical Islamic style, its twin minarets and massive dome serve as a spiritual and visual anchor for the…

In recent years, an unlikely destination on the outskirts of Port Fu-ad has become its most famous attraction: the Salt Mountains. Located within the Port Fu-ad Salt Works, these massive piles of refined white salt can reach…

Return to the waterfront of Port Fu-ad to enjoy the city’s favorite pastime: ship spotting. A long promenade stretches along the canal bank, lined with benches and small cafes. …

To truly understand Port Fu-ad, you must venture a few blocks inland to its local markets and shopping streets. While smaller and less chaotic than those in Port Said, these markets are where the heart of the city beats. …

As we make our way back to the ferry terminal to return to Port Said and the African continent, we take a moment to reflect on the quiet beauty of Port Fu-ad. In just an hour or two, we have traveled from the bustling energy of a…