Nelson Island in Alexandria .. Trip in history

Nelson Island

Give an idea of the history of the island and The most important advantages And scenic nature of which is surrounded by

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Nelson Island, Abu Qir Bay, Napoleon Bonaparte, Diving, Diving tourism, Sunken Treasures,  Sunken  Antiquities, Kir naval battle, Battle of Abu Qir Marine, Fishing, Sport fishing, Fun fishing, Camping, 

Off the coast of Alexandria, , And to the north of Abu Qir Bay, Nelson Island lies the quiet secluded Tdgdgha waves from each side, The island, which shattered the dreams of Napoleon's Empire And has been witness to the loss of his leadership on the Mediterranean,Which retained the depths of the wreckage of his fleet .

This island is located at a distance of 4 kilometers to the North Abu Qir Bay, And an area of the current 350 meters, After the disappearance of the southern part Because of erosion.Steam a small boat. But it is better to have a low sea-level rise In order to avoid hardship and plash. The journey takes them from the marine Abu Qir beach about 45 minutes,

Upon arrival to the island after a cruise fun Stschar AIRSPACE exciting, Where was the land of the Pharaohs The island was uninhabited And had the status of commercial Before the advent of Alexander the Great to the country. And The Greeks lived it and lived there before the construction of Alexandria.

Nelson Island is a great destination for diving tourism And the practice of the sport interesting, Which is more joy in winter Where the shining shores of Alexandria beautiful and charming And become pure water, Which gives the opportunity to enjoy seeing the effects of the sunken.

The island is an excellent location for fishing After obtaining a special permit. For camping enthusiasts represent «Nelson» ideal place Where fresh air and sunshine.

But it is best to take special measures for the night, Where the island could be vulnerable to strong air currents Setting calls for it to heavy wear And means for heating, But the experience worth the risk.

Battle of Abu Qir Marine

I knew the island in the Byzantine era as «Gharw»,  And after the battle of Abu Qir Navy's famous 1798 Named after the English commander, Horatio Nelson, The greatest leaders of the sea when the British, won by the Fleet commander, Napoleon Bonaparte, Experienced by 13 of the barge, including the famous Barjtah «the East » Which is still sitting with all their treasures Under the waters of Alexandria, In addition to the four Warships And nearly 8 thousand soldiers.

Nelson was on this battle «Battle of the Nile» He expected the French to attack Nelson of Alexandria, However, taking a truce and teams fleet. The British Admiral Nelson His trophies of war Especially against the French who killed him At the Battle of Trafalgar On the coast of Spain After he lost his eyes and his arm.

Despite all of the island witnessed bloody battles Between the French and British Nothing remains but the Antiquitiesof sinking, But the charm of history

Tattabrmntqp tourist island is promising, And serve as a unique resort and a marina for yachts, And a center for sailing competitions.

It is worth mentioning that there is another island of the same name Within the group of islands of Trinidad and Tobago On the peripheral edge of the meeting between the Caribbean and the Atlantic Ocean.

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