• Please support our journalism through affiliate links. Affiliate Disclosure
  • Written by our human editors, structured with the help of AI.

Review & FAQ:

  • What is Montaza Palace?
    • The Montaza Palace, located near Alexandria, was once El Salamlek Palace, where the King of Egypt lived until the last monarch of Egypt, King Farouk I, was forced to abdicate during the 1950s.
  • What is Montaza Palace used for today?
    • Today, Montaza Palace is a beautiful resort area where visitors can explore some old palace residencies and spend a day on the beach.
  • What can visitors see inside Montaza Palace?
    • Some parts of the El Salamlek Palace have been turned into museums devoted to the former royal family of Egypt, containing many of their treasures. The rest of the palace is now an exquisite hotel and casino.
  • What activities can visitors enjoy at Montaza Palace?
    • With beautiful beaches for sunbathing and swimming and over 150 acres of gardens for walking and picnicking, Montaza Palace is a perfect destination for a day away from it all.

Montaza Palace, Al Mandarah Bahri, Qism El-Montaza, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt

Montaza Palace
© Courtesy of Konstantin Aksenov - Fotolia.com

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Abu Simbel Temples Al-Azhar Park Badr Museum Cairo Citadel Cairo Tower Colossi of Memnon Coptic Museum Egyptian Museum Gayer-Anderson Museum Pyramids of Giza Great Sphinx of Giza Karnak Khan el-Khalili Luxor Museum Luxor Temple Montaza Palace Mount Sinai Mummification Museum Nile River Ras Mohammad National Park Saqqara Siwa Oasis Temple of Kom Ombo Valley of the Kings Valley of the Queens

Explore more: Around the World > Attractions in Egypt

Plan Your Trip

Get Ready to Go!

Need some more help?


Go to travel reservations.