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Spring · Siwa, Matrouh
Cleopatra's Spring
Natural spring in Siwa, in a stone pool surrounded by palms, where locals and visitors bathe. Tradition links the name to Queen Cleopatra.
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About Cleopatra's Spring
Cleopatra’s Spring is about 5 km from Siwa’s center, near Aghurmi hill, amid the palm groves. Water wells up from the bottom of a circular stone pool, clear and overflowing into channels that irrigate the surrounding fields.
Tradition says Queen Cleopatra bathed there, though there is no ancient record of this. The spring is used for bathing by locals and visitors, and there are shaded cafés around it.
It is one of the hundreds of springs in the Siwa oasis that sustain the palm groves and olive trees in the middle of the desert.
The water remains at a pleasant temperature year-round, and early in the morning it is common to see bubbles rising from the bottom where the spring emerges.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
One to two hours, including bathing.
Best time
In the morning or late afternoon, during the cooler hours.
How to get there
Near Aghurmi, about 5 km from the center; taxis and donkey-carts make the trip.
Tip
Bring swimwear that covers the body, out of respect for local customs.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Cleopatra's Spring
Can you bathe in Cleopatra’s spring?
Yes. Locals and visitors bathe in the stone pool, with natural clear water.
Did Cleopatra bathe in Siwa’s spring?
Locals say she did, but no ancient text records the queen’s visit to the oasis.
Where is Cleopatra’s spring?
About 5 km from the center of Siwa, near Aghurmi hill, amid the palm groves.