Glim (Al Gleem) Beach

Glim Beach, also known as Al Gleem, lies along the Corniche about four kilometers east of downtown Alexandria, making it one of the closest free public beaches to the city center. The sand is light-colored and the beach forms a relatively narrow, open strip along the coast road, without the sheltered coves found further east at Montaza. The water quality is typical of the inner eastern beaches, more turbid than at Agami but calmer than the fully exposed stretches near Abu Qir. Glim draws a strongly local crowd, popular with families from the nearby Raml Station and Al Gleem neighborhoods who use it as an easy after-work or weekend swim spot rather than a full day-trip destination. Cafes and juice stalls line the Corniche side of the beach, offering cold drinks and light snacks, and basic changing areas are available, though the amenities remain simple compared to gated beaches like Maamoura. There is no advertised lifeguard presence. Because of its proximity to central Alexandria, Glim is easy to reach by bus or microbus along the Corniche, or by a short taxi ride from the Raml Station tram terminus, making it a convenient option for visitors staying in the downtown or San Stefano areas who want a beach without a long commute.