Food

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Food in the resorts is a mixture of authentic Egyptian and Middle East tradition and international cuisine. Some hotels and resorts have theme a-la-carte restaurants, such as Italian, French or International. Of course, some typically European products aren’t available, but chefs do their best in adapting foreign recipes to local products – worth a try. Don’t miss sampling some typical local food – the local grills present exotic meat and fish dishes with a strong oriental flavour.

The main restaurants in hotels generally offer large and varied buffet dinners, with a selection of dishes that will suit everybody, including a daily choice of meat and fish. Pork meat is not readily available in Egypt as only Copts and foreigners consume it. Often, food is prepared fresh, so home-made pasta or delicious crepes are cooked right there in front of you.

Vegetarians are well-catered for, with a large choice of salads and vegetables. Be aware though, as many typical Egyptian vegetable recipes use chicken stock in the cooking process.

If you are holidaying in the area during the month of Ramadan, try at least once the “Iftar”, the meal which breaks the fast of Muslims at sunset. Rich, varied and full of typical recipes not available during the rest of the year, it is a veritable feast.