Siwa, Oasis in Central Desert

WITH background jagged sand dunes, backed by huge waves of the Great Sand Sea and oil palm plantations, an oasis amid tersembunyilah Egypt.

This oasis called Siwa Oasis. As reported by the BBC, Sunday (6/11/2011), Oasis is located 560 kilometers from the city of Cairo. Oasis is one of the most remote settlements in Egypt with a population of 30,000 people, mostly ethnic Berbers. Because remote inlah, Shiva culture somewhat different from other Egyptian culture.

In Siwa, free-flowing freshwater springs surrounded by hundreds of thousands of olive trees, fruit and palm trees, make this place cool shade and protect the village Mudbrick who also were there.

Shiva became appropriate tourist spot for tourists who want to seek solace by immersing the feet in the pool while sipping tea or inhale shisha. Siwa consists of many springs pool, but the most famous of all these springs is Cleopatra Bath, which has very clear water and is a popular bathing spot for locals.

While the pond is the nearest town of Ain ​​al-Arais, a lake which is located under the chest of the cave which is only a five minute walk from the central market.

Swimming pools are a favorite for tourists Bir Wahed. located above the high mound, this pool as the issued jacuzzi hot springs of sulfur. Here tourists can soak while watching the sunset on the hill matahri.

Nowadays an increasing number of independent tourists to Siwa greater. Shiva is the perfect place for those who want a quiet secluded place with local residents who maintain their traditions.

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