Cleopatra's Pool - Spring of Juba
Cleopatra's Pool - Spring of Juba
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Although there's no proof that Cleopatra actually bathed here, this spring-fed pool is very popular.
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Brett C
Newcastle, Australia186 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
After having a float (swim) in the salt lakes, it was a refreshing delight to dive into the Cleopatra's Pool. Fed by spring water and cleaned every couple of hours, the pool was very welcome. The cafe served great Turkish style coffee.
Written 6 December 2023
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EgyptianGoddess
Alexandria, Egypt1,014 contributions
This was a truly fantastic experience!
To swim in this spring pool you really do need to be a strong and confident swimmer, the steps leading into the pool can be a bit slippy so care does need to be taken. The pool itself is very deep, have no idea how deep it really was - but looking down through the crystal clear waters made it look exceptionally deep! There were a few green weeds growing on the bottom and occasionally floating to the top - but no sign of scum. The bubbles coming up from the depths make this a unique bathing experience and the water is warm and pleasant.
There is a small changing room (more of a shed really with a few nails in the wall!) but any changing shed is better than no changing shed at all! Toilets and a cafe serving good food are also available.
Some reviews I had read of this pool lead me to believe it was a scum filled pond surrounded by ogling men - this wasn't the case on the day I went - so take you're towel and bathing costume - you may be tempted to take a dip!
To swim in this spring pool you really do need to be a strong and confident swimmer, the steps leading into the pool can be a bit slippy so care does need to be taken. The pool itself is very deep, have no idea how deep it really was - but looking down through the crystal clear waters made it look exceptionally deep! There were a few green weeds growing on the bottom and occasionally floating to the top - but no sign of scum. The bubbles coming up from the depths make this a unique bathing experience and the water is warm and pleasant.
There is a small changing room (more of a shed really with a few nails in the wall!) but any changing shed is better than no changing shed at all! Toilets and a cafe serving good food are also available.
Some reviews I had read of this pool lead me to believe it was a scum filled pond surrounded by ogling men - this wasn't the case on the day I went - so take you're towel and bathing costume - you may be tempted to take a dip!
Written 20 March 2008
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kdh1716
Lexington, KY214 contributions
Jan 2020
Warm, crystal clear spring water that bubbles up from the rocks. Don’t be afraid to go for a swim, the water is fine.
Written 7 January 2020
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sylvialovell
Cairo, Egypt8 contributions
Sept 2019
It's just a spring that the locals swim in. But there are some cute local cafes to just relax in surrounded by peacefulness and very serene.
Written 8 October 2019
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NW1
Cape Town, South Africa6 contributions
Jun 2016 • Friends
There is a nice cafe next to the pool and souvenir shop where you can relax and enjoy a warm cup of louisa tea or other refreshments. You can chose to swim in the pool if you wish or not. Nice stop over as part of a safari tour.
Written 19 May 2017
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Ahmed elkhouly
Cairo, Egypt35 contributions
Jan 2020
The Cleopatra Spring is surrounded with many shops and cafe, which makes it not the perfect location to relax, bu the spring is surrounded with coffee shops where you can set and drink something to refresh, the spring it self is not that clean, but you can still swim in it
Written 3 January 2020
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Captainkirk-of-bc
Fairmont Hot Springs, Canada162 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
It is just the local boys washing and fun place. Its water quality looked very poor lots strange growth. Why tourists go there is surprising and I am sure Cleopatra never laid sight of the the place!
Written 31 March 2019
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Ayman Aly
Hurghada, Egypt282 contributions
Feb 2019 • Friends
- There is a cafe next to it which you can change and have a drink or food.
- Swimming in the pool is really nice but you feel that your are really heavy in the water and you need a lot of effort.
- worth doing
- Swimming in the pool is really nice but you feel that your are really heavy in the water and you need a lot of effort.
- worth doing
Written 22 February 2019
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Luz Nguyen
Ho Chi Minh197 contributions
Nov 2017
Actually, I had been the Siwa Oasis and stopped here for resting and drinking Egypt's tea. It only has the signboard to write the name " Cleopatra's Pool". That's all.
Written 19 September 2018
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AlyonaCott
Manama, Bahrain97 contributions
Jun 2018 • Friends
We cycled there. The spring is in the middle of the street and there for s a cafe next. It's very popular among locals. We came at midday and there wasn't anybody, but by about 12.30 people started appearing. The water felt fresh despite some green weeds and slippery steps. Would recommend if you have a free day and would like to refresh, but come early as it might get very busy in the afternoon
Written 4 June 2018
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Two days is not much. It all depends on what your priorities are. If it is the beach spend more time in Matrouh. If you love the atmosphere of a unique oasis keep Matrouh as short as possible. There is much more in Siwa than only what tourism sites mention (tombs, Amun temple, Cleopatra pool, Dakrour). I would advice you to go to Albabinshaal and ask for Salama who knows Siwa as no one else. In summer there is sand bathing. Khaled does great massages. There are hot-water springs that are a true joy to be in. There are a number of very interesting foreigners living long time in Siwa with each of them a remarkable story and much more.
Written 18 January 2017
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