El Andalous

From its improbable pyramids and treasures, Tutankhamun's tomb to the spectacular coast, Egypt features on most people's must visit list. Yet while it attracts its fair share of tourists, it's not as well-known for its property investment opportunities.

Concerns about the threat of terrorist attack have undoubtedly played their part - the most recent incident was in 2006 - so investors have looked elsewhere.

But these days, with heightened security, those same buyers are starting to think again. The Christmas visit by President Sarkozy and Carla Bruni didn't do any harm either.