Banana Island in Luxor Egypt | Places to Visit in Luxor
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Banana Island Facts
Luxor is distinguished as a global and archaeological tourist city. It is also a city that has many picturesque tourist attractions, and many Nile islands on the Nile River that highlight the extent of beauty and divine magnificence in coordination and beauty, which gives Luxor a special character..
Nature also helped in creating the wonderful ancient Egyptian civilization, which increased its majesty and splendor. Among the prominent natural landmarks in Luxor Governorate, which has become a destination, and a place that all visitors to Luxor Governorate are keen to visit, in all seasons of the year, to spend an enjoyable time among the banana trees, extending along the Nile River..
Banana Island is located west of Luxor Governorate, and attracts many tourists as a place to rest due to the beauty of nature in that attractive spot..
The island covers an area of about 5 acres and is full of wonderful banana trees, in addition to palm trees that characterize the agricultural nature of Luxor Governorate. There are also fig and guava trees inside it, among other fruits that are offered to tourists and visitors from Luxor..
The middle of the island is furnished with chairs and sofas made of tree branches for sitting on, and there is also an old “waterwheel” to add the charm of agricultural nature and for visitors to take pictures in it..
About Banana Island Luxor
The island is one of the important recreational destinations for the people of Luxor, and the only outlet for its citizens, especially after the disappearance of public gardens and parks, during the development process that took place within Luxor Governorate..
Banana Island is located on the western bank in the village of Al-Aqalta. To reach it, you need to ride what is known as the “Nile Felucca”. Its area is approximately five acres, and it is characterized by dense trees and various wooden benches..
The reason for naming Banana Island Luxor with this name
The island was named after the many banana trees on it, which makes the island’s administrators offer bananas to visitors as a welcome. However, bananas are not the only thing that distinguishes the island, as there are many other fruits such as guava and figs..
What awaits you when you visit?
The picturesque landscape is the dominant feature on Banana Island. When you come to it, you feel as if you are inside a vast field full of trees, fruits, illuminated signs, and simple wooden benches..
It is also characterised by pesticide-free agriculture, as palm trees and various fruits are natural crops, and the aim of them is to feel a return to nature, which is what tourists intend from this visit, which takes at least an hour..
The island is home to many crocodiles and wolves kept in iron cages, which attracts tourists to enjoy the picturesque natural scenery..
The most important feature of the island is that it can be reached by a two-hour Nile cruise, which is what distinguishes this island. Going by Nile is the easiest way, and daytime is the least due to the poor lighting on the island; therefore, most marketing program coordinators rely on setting a visit program to the island before sunset, to enjoy the beautiful appearance of the Nile..
The island also contains many restaurants that serve distinctive Egyptian meals, in addition to hot drinks requested by visitors, such as tea on the stove and Arabic coffee. After the end of the trip program, the island’s managers provide.
Note: Facts and secrets of the history will be added soon…
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