Cleopatra Spring in Siwa Oasis | Ain Guba

Cleopatra spring in Siwa Oasis

Celoptra Springs is one of the enchanting springs in Siwa Oasis, it has very special characteristics of being warm in the winter and cold in the summer. Siwa Oasis is one of the splendid oases in the Western Desert of Egypt, the oasis has many springs with flowing water all over the year. This spring of fresh water is called Juba Spring or Cleopatra Spring, it’s about 3 kilometers from the city center and about a kilometer from the Temple of Amun. It’s believed that the great Queen Cleopatra swam in the spring during her visit to the Oasis.

 

Moreover, some historians believe that the Great Alexander visited this spring during his historical visit to the temple of Amun during his visit to Siwa. Cleopatra Spring is surrounded by a large area of green trees, olive trees, and palms which make a gorgeous scene for the visitors refreshing their souls and chilling out. The Siwa Oasis is one of the top-visited destinations from Egypt Desert Safari Tours for medical tourism in the Middle East because it is believed that It has natural sulfurous water springs and sand with distinctive therapeutic properties. Therefore, Egyptians and tourists come from around the world to have hope in treating various physical diseases. 

 

Siwa Oasis has many attractive destinations like the Shali Fortress, Amun Ra Temple, The Mountain of the Dead, and various springs in the Oasis. You can discover the gorgeous oasis of Siwa and Cleopatra Spring through one of Egypt Classic Tours itineraries with your family or partners. The Oasis has many amazing sights attracting visitors from all over the world, especially the springs. Don’t waste the opportunity and be in touch with the Cairo Top Tours professional team to organize an unforgettable trip for you with professionals to enjoy your time. 

 

Cleopatra Spring in Siwa Oasis Cleopatra Spring is a natural water spring, fed naturally by the underground water and is considered the best-known water spring in the area, there is a belief that Queen Cleopatra took a shower in these waters accompanied by a landscape surrounded by palm trees and sand.

Local girls of Siwa used to bathe in this place before the wedding believing they will become as pretty as queen Cleopatra since she is known to have visited the well historically leaving her name to be mentioned whenever people talk about the best bubbling water spring in the western desert.

Ain Guba Following the trail that leads to the Oracle Temple and continuing beyond the Umm Ubayd Temple will take you to the most famous spring in Siwa Oasis. Crystal clear water gurgles in a large stone pool, which is a popular bathing place for both locals and tourists. A couple of lovely coffee shops have comfortable shaded seating areas and serve refreshments and delicious snacks; Bring your own picnic if you want to hang out.

One of Siwa's most famous tourist attractions is a stone bath full of natural hot springs, and some claim that it is named after the famous queen Cleopatra who took a dip here during her visit to Siwa. Take advantage of this offer and discover the wonders of the blessed land of Egypt, from historical times to the present.

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It is also known as the 'Eye of the Sun' and its name dates back to the fifth century BC, when the historian Herodotus described it by that name. It is one of the natural springs of the Siwa oasis and is considered Siwa's most famous tourist attraction. It is said that the Egyptian queen Cleopatra bathed here during her visit to Siwa. Cleopatra's Spring is a natural spring fed by groundwater and is considered to be the most famous water source in the region. It is thought that Queen Cleopatra took a shower in these waters, accompanied by a landscape of palm trees and sand. Young girls from Siwa used to bathe here before their wedding, in the belief that they would become as beautiful and charming as Queen Cleopatra.

Yes, the governorate of Marsa Matrouh is known for date production, and Siwa Oasis is one of the prominent areas for date cultivation in Egypt.

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