Port Said
is a governorate of
Egypt
located in the northeast of the country , on the bank of the
Suez
Canal , on the Mediterranean Coast . It is border with Ismailia Governorate from the south , North Sainai from the east , and
Damietta
from the west and covers about 1344 . 96 km . This location makes it one of the important trade points in Egypt , the linking point between the
Red Sea
and the Mediterranean Sea , and the gateway for the Suez Canal .
Port Said is a popular summer resorts highly admired for its magnificent weather throughout the year , its beaches of white soft sand and its crystal clear water . It encloses a large number of hotels and villas of all services that ensure all possible means of ease and relaxation for its visitors . On top of the monumental places in Port Said are El Farma Area and El Tannis Area .
Port Said Free Zone is one of the major trade centers in Egypt that is provided with all essential services and infrastructure for attracting new investment projects to the governorate . The major economic resources for the governorate are trade , logistic services and
spinning and weaving some other food industries .