Agiba Beach
شاطئ عجيبة
A cliffside bay about 24 km west of the city, where limestone cliffs enclose a bend of brilliant blue water. It is Marsa Matruh's signature landscape.
'Agiba' means 'miracle' in Arabic. The beach is tucked beneath white limestone cliffs. From the clifftop viewpoint you can look down on layers of shifting blue and green water, then descend steps to a small sandy beach and rock caves. The water is clear, but where the waves are big, strong undercurrents are evident, so take care when swimming. The clifftop is busiest at sunset. It is about 30 minutes from the city by taxi or minibus. There is a small kiosk on the cliff, and a small entry fee applies. It gets crowded on summer weekends.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Zawiyet Umm el-Rakham
- El Obayed Beach
- Cleopatra Beach & Cleopatra's Bath
- Shatee El Gharam (Lovers' Beach)
- Souq Libya
- Marsa Matruh Corniche
- Rommel Beach
- Rommel Museum (Rommel's Cave)