Swap grey skies for Mediterranean sunshine this autumn and into winter with a stay at Address Beach Resort Marassi, the luxurious beachfront retreat on Egypt’s spectacular North Coast, which will remain open throughout the winter season.

The cooler months on the Egyptian North Coast offer an altogether more laid-back way to experience the destination. Pleasantly warm days invite long walks along Marassi’s white-sand shoreline, afternoons by the pool and leisurely rounds of golf, while the resort’s location makes it an ideal base to combine a beach escape with a dose of culture in Alexandria or Cairo.

An exclusive haven where stylish sophistication meets laid-back elegance, Address Beach Resort Marassi enjoys its own private stretch of sandy beach and is within walking distance of Marassi Marina and Yacht Club. The resort features 187 rooms, suites and one-bedroom cabanas, alongside 169 serviced apartments, complemented by a world-class spa, three heated swimming pools and a collection of restaurants and cafés.

With the intense heat of the peak summer months giving way to milder Mediterranean days, autumn is an ideal time to discover a more peaceful side of Egypt’s North Coast. In nearby Alexandria, average daytime highs remain around 28°C in October and 24°C in November, making the season particularly well suited to combining sightseeing with time by the sea.

Guests at Address Beach Resort Marassi can begin the morning with a stroll along the hotel’s private sandy beach before choosing between three heated swimming pools, including a dedicated children’s pool. Families are equally well catered for at the complimentary Qix Club, where children aged four to 12 can enjoy supervised activities, arts and crafts, games and entertainment while parents steal a few hours of downtime.

For couples looking to make the most of the resort’s beachfront setting, its one-bedroom cabanas offer a particularly tempting retreat. Three categories are available: Beach Access Cabanas, positioned just moments from the shore; Sea View Cabanas, overlooking the Mediterranean; and Pool View Cabanas, which pair private accommodation with direct access to the water.

The standalone beach cabanas offer a spacious alternative to a traditional hotel room, with a king-size bed, living area, kitchenette, two bathrooms and a private terrace, allowing guests to settle into their own little corner of the North Coast while retaining full access to the resort’s facilities.

Switch Off at The Spa

For those whose idea of an autumn escape involves rather less sightseeing and rather more switching off, The Spa at The Spa at Address Beach Resort Marassi offers an oasis of calm with five treatment rooms, including a couples’ suite, alongside a steam room, sauna and jacuzzi. The spa’s team of Balinese therapists offers a menu designed to restore body and mind, while the hotel’s 24-hour Fitness Centre is equipped with Technogym equipment for guests keen to maintain their routine while away.

Treatments include the indulgent 90-minute Sea Holistic Experience and Oligomer® Spa Replenishing Holistic Journey, alongside Balinese, Hot Stone and Deep Tissue massages. Guests in need of a post-summer skin reset can opt for the Hydra Blue Moisturising Facial, while the Satin Shimmer Salt Crystal Exfoliation offers a 30-minute top-to-toe polish.

Tee off in the Autumn Sunshine

At Marassi, golfers need not pack away their clubs when summer draws to a close. The spectacular golf course at the neighbouring Address Marassi Golf Resort remains open year-round, offering an enticing alternative to Britain’s colder, wetter fairways.

Lessons are available for beginners and experienced players looking to hone their swing, with one-to-one, group and family sessions on offer – making a few days on the fairway the perfect accompaniment to a stay at Address Beach Resort Marassi.

Beach & Culture: Discover Alexandria and Cairo from Marassi

While Cairo remains an obvious partner to a beach stay in Egypt, Marassi’s location also opens up a twin-centre combination: Alexandria and the North Coast.

Situated on Egypt’s Mediterranean coastline, Alexandria offers layers of Greek, Roman and Egyptian history alongside a distinctly different atmosphere from the capital. A day exploring the city might take in Pompey’s Pillar, the extraordinary Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa, whose three-level funerary complex dates back to the second century AD, and the Alexandria National Museum, home to an impressive collection of classical-era antiquities.

Another highlight is the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, created as a contemporary successor to the ancient Library of Alexandria and today one of the region’s major cultural and scientific centres. Those with extra time can also wander through the gardens at Montazah, before returning to Marassi for a slower paced few days beside the Mediterranean.

Alternatively, guests can pair Marassi with Cairo, swapping beach walks and poolside afternoons for the energetic Egyptian capital and its wealth of ancient treasures, before retreating to the coast for a few final days of relaxation.

Autumn evenings can be spent sampling the resort’s world-class culinary offering. At Nooraï, Address Hotels’ signature dining concept, Mediterranean and international flavours are served in a nature-inspired setting, making it an inviting spot for a relaxed dinner after a day on the beach or fairway.

Elsewhere, Blé brings a little French flair to the Egyptian coastline, with artisanal pastries, speciality coffee and afternoon tea accompanied by sea views – the perfect setting for a leisurely morning or afternoon treat.

Whether combining culture and coast, escaping for a restorative spa break, teeing off beneath the Egyptian sunshine or simply spending a few days doing very little at all, Address Beach Resort Marassi offers the ultimate reason to look beyond summer and discover Egypt’s North Coast in a new season.

Marassi – The Destination

Offering a full resort experience in the heart of Egypt’s North Coast, Marassi comprises eleven hotels, an 18-hole golf course, an international marina and yacht club, a water park and more, all set along a 6.5km stretch of white-sand beach and turquoise waters.

At the heart of the destination lies the Marassi Marina and Yacht Club, the largest marina on the southern Mediterranean coast, offering unobstructed sea views and a beautifully crafted promenade lined with upscale retail and dining outlets. With a thriving restaurant scene offering everything from casual beach bites to fine dining, temptingly chic shopping boutiques and even a floating spa, the marina is open to guests of all Marassi properties.

Elsewhere on the resort, effortlessly cool beach clubs provide the perfect spot for whiling away an afternoon in the sunshine, while a stunning 18-hole championship golf course offers a sublime setting in which to perfect their swing. Families will revel in the chance to splash about at the Marassi Water World, with its adrenaline-pumping slides, while teens can explore The Hub, a dynamic youth entertainment space featuring a bowling alley, hangout spots, an arcade and much more.

Marassi is reached via regular flights to Cairo, with British Airways operating from London Heathrow, EgyptAir from London Heathrow and Manchester, and easyJet from London Luton, followed by a private three-hour transfer – the ideal, hassle-free way to transition from city buzz to beachside bliss.

BOOK IT

Nightly rates at Address Beach Resort Marassi start from $1,171/£883* for a double room.

For further information, please visit Address Beach Resort Marassi here.

*Price in pound sterling accurate at time of publication.