Shady Palm-lined beaches,Mediterranean waves and the glowing colors of Bedouin crafts mark this northernsea resort town. Here, you will find good restaurants, hotels and severalresort complexes. There is a Pharaonic fortress at El-Arish that was rebuilt bythe Ottomans in 1560, Restored by Boneparte's troops in 1799, and destroyed byBritish bombers during World War I. In addition you will have a rare find inthe permanent exhibition of the arts and traditions of the Bedouins near thezoological gardens on the edge of town.