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Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam - Red Sea - Adults Friendly 16 Years Plus
Hotel in Coraya Bay
Facing the beachfront, Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam - Red Sea - Adults Friendly 16 Years Plus offers 5-star accommodation in Coraya Bay and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private...
F
Florin
From
RomaniaA wonderful place, all the staff manage to make you feel good. It is more than just a vacation, it is an experience. Very good snorkeling area! Evening shows and live music, tasty food and a dream atmosphere. I have been back every time and will be back soon.
Relaxation#Fun#Discretion#Perfect weather#Incredible staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,905 reviews
Price from
US$331.34
1 night, 2 adults
JAZ Elite Riviera
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
JAZ Elite Riviera features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a restaurant and bar in Marsa Alam City. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a children's playground.
K
Kruna
From
SerbiaThe resort is truly great: impressive beach, cleanliness, excellent food in every restaurant, excellent and friendly service everywhere. It is a beautiful new hotel with spacious rooms and big terraces, lovely pools, gardens with palms and gorgeous flowers. We enjoyed every moment and every corner. Also, you can use the a la carte restaurants od other two Jaz hotels in Marsa Mubarak (Amara and Costa Mares). We would comeback for sure and recommend Jaz Elite Rivera to everyone.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 464 reviews
Price from
US$327.42
1 night, 2 adults
JAZ Elite Amara
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Facing the beachfront, JAZ Elite Amara offers 5-star accommodation in Marsa Alam City and has a garden, private beach area and terrace.
B
Björkman
From
SwedenVery good food. Personnel was friendly and welcoming. Service good. Clean. Well maintained property. Beautiful place. Lovely beach.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 313 reviews
Price from
US$245.96
1 night, 2 adults
Wadi Sabarah Lodge
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Wadi Sabarah Lodge has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a private beach area and shared lounge in Marsa Alam City. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.
V
Valeria
From
ItalyThis property it’s one of the best place I have ever stayed at.
I have no words for describing the attention to details and the perfect concept of this location.
our stay at the lodge was exceptional in any sense.
the room are large with a minimalist interior and a wonderful balcony overlooking the Red Sea.
the infinity pool it’s wonderful .
the restaurant and the service is more then exceptional… greeting you every day like it was the first time you were there and we felt so welcomed.
everyday you can watch the sunrise right in front of the property and the Red Sea it’s so full of life and beauty.
we did some escursions booked via the hotel and it couldn’t be better .
every corner of this lodge it’s so nice and the people that work there make everything even nicer for your stay.
Ahmed at the reception went above and beyond to make our stay even more pleasant.
keep it up with your beautiful concept of peace and connect with nature cause you are winning .
we only wish we could stay longer but we will definitely come back next time we chooce to stay in Marsa alam .
thank you so much.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 781 reviews
Price from
US$113.04
1 night, 2 adults
El Quseir Hotel
Hotel in Quseir
El Quseir Hotel provides accommodation in Quseir. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
T
Tomás
From
PortugalEverything. I was just perfect
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 128 reviews
Price from
US$37
1 night, 2 adults
Casa Mare Resort - ex, Royal Tulip Beach Resort
Hotel in Port Ghalib
Casa Mare Resort - ex, Royal Tulip Beach Resort is located near to Port Ghalib, 42 km from Marsa Alam.
e
elena
From
FranceService
Reception guys
Spacious family room
Aqua park
Beautiful lagoon
Snorkelling
Buffet with grilled meat and fish
Other restaurant experiences
Variety of pools with bars
Entertainment
Kite
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Price from
US$200
1 night, 2 adults
Amarina Jannah Resort & Aqua Park Marsa Alam
Hotel in Coraya Bay
Amarina Jannah Resort & Aqua Park Marsa Alam features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a garden and private beach area in Coraya Bay.
S
Sergiy
From
DenmarkEverything was excellent! Highly recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 578 reviews
Price from
US$144.59
1 night, 2 adults
MG Alexander The Great Hotel
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Facing the beachfront, MG Alexander The Great Hotel offers 4-star accommodation in Marsa Alam City and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden.
ع
عدي
From
EgyptAll thing was wonderful, especially staff Very friendly Mohamed Salah from reception was very helpful with me ,food Very delicious and Verity And room was clean
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 176 reviews
Price from
US$108
1 night, 2 adults
Reef House
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Located in Marsa Alam City, Reef House features a garden, shared lounge and free WiFi. There is a restaurant serving Italian cuisine, and free private parking is available.
h
hill
From
Ukrainevery clean , very friendly and helpful people
best place and locai
i highly recommend this place
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 250 reviews
Price from
US$28
1 night, 2 adults
Utopia Beach Club
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Facing the beachfront, Utopia Beach Club offers 4-star accommodation in Marsa Alam City and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden.
E
Elisa
From
ItalyAmazing experience in Utopia , I really want to come back. Clean rooms, always smiling staff, good food.
Thanks to Salah, Restaurant Mana
ger and all the staff around him
Big Thanks to all Staff of Euro Divers , for their amazing job! Special thanks to Memed, he makes me feel like at home and I got special diving with him !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews
Price from
US$125.40
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 464 reviews
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Marsa Alam's best hotels with breakfast
Reef House
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 250 reviews
Located in Marsa Alam City, Reef House features a garden, shared lounge and free WiFi. There is a restaurant serving Italian cuisine, and free private parking is available.
From US$27.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 735 reviews
The five stars Arabian style modern designed Marina Resort Port Ghalib is located in Port Ghalib City and provide direct access to the Marina promenade and its variety of outlets, coffee shops &...
From US$139.10 per night
True Beach Resort
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 91 reviews
Facing the beachfront, True Beach Resort offers 5-star accommodation in Marsa Alam City and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden.
From US$289.88 per night
Protels Crystal Beach Resort
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 254 reviews
Facing the beachfront, Protels Crystal Beach Resort offers 4-star accommodation in Marsa Alam City and has a fitness centre, garden and private beach area.
From US$124.82 per night
Beach safari nubian resort
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 123 reviews
Facing the beachfront, Beach safari nubian resort offers 4-star accommodation in Marsa Alam City and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area.
From US$105.80 per night
Diamond Beach by Pearl Resorts
Hotel in Quseir
Breakfast options
Set in Quseir, Diamond Beach by Pearl Resorts has a garden, private beach area, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.
From US$256.15 per night
Protels Beach Club & SPA
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.0
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Facing the beachfront, Protels Beach Club & SPA offers 4-star accommodation in Marsa Alam City and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area.
From US$152.40 per night
Jaz Aviva
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Breakfast options
Set in Marsa Alam City, Jaz Aviva offers a restaurant. Featuring a garden, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy garden views.
From US$20,517.95 per night
Budget hotels in Marsa Alam
Oyster Bay Beach Studio
Hotel in Marsa Alam
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.0
Bad - What previous guests thought, 1 review
Oyster Bay Beach Studio has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a restaurant and bar in Marsa Alam. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a water park.
From US$96.25 per night
Utopia Beach Club
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews
Facing the beachfront, Utopia Beach Club offers 4-star accommodation in Marsa Alam City and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden.
Deep south Eco-lodge
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 295 reviews
Deep south Eco-lodge features a private beach area, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Marsa Alam City. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews
SOULOTEL EMERALD Resort & Spa has a fitness centre, garden, a terrace and bar in Marsa Alam City.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews
Blue Vision Diving Hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Marsa Alam City. This 3-star hotel offers a bar.
Marina view port ghalib
Hotel in Port Ghalib
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 431 reviews
Marina view port ghalib features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a private beach area and shared lounge in Port Ghalib. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.
UTOPIA Blue Resort
Hotel in Quseir
Cheap hotel
Facing the beachfront, UTOPIA Blue Resort offers 5-star accommodation in Quseir and features a garden, private beach area and terrace.
Red Sea Hotel
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews
Set in Marsa Alam City, Red Sea Hotel offers a terrace. Featuring a garden, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. The hotel features family rooms.
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From US$203.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 672 reviews
What I like the most about this hotel is the service of a professional and friendly staff.
A day prior to the arrival, Ahmed ElSehemy contacted me to confirm our stay and ask if there are any specific requests. He is very polite/efficient and professional.
From the minute we arrived, we have been welcomed with a great service from each and every one in the hotel staff. Thank you.
The staff takes every feedback seriously and their response is immediate to improve or accommodate the ask/feedback. This attitude reflects a strong hotel management.
The food is exceptional (the best all inclusive I have ever had) and they offer plenty of options / cuisines (Egyptian, Western, Asian, Vegetarian, Italian…).
Rooms are very good, spacious, and it gets deep cleaned thoroughly every day.
Facilities are plenty , diverse and almost all is free - Tennis (with cost), Football court, billiards (with cost) , ..
Pools are enormous and beautifully designed, and well maintained.
Beach is a good spot for snorkeling but not the best place for swimming.
Chapeau for this hotel to offer such amazing Service in that huge scale.
I would be happy to come back to this hotel once more.
Thanks again 👏
Guest review by
MohammedAustralia
From US$168.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews
Oasis", i had an idea and picture in my mind of the meaning of this word before our trip.
After our trip, i can truly say i found a little gem of a diversparadise in Marsa Alam.
From arriving in the airport to saying goodbye at the end of our trip, we were greeted with so much warmth, kindness and professionalism that will blow your mind totally in the positive way 😁
The hotel, a collection of little houses with seaview, and opendeck restaurant give you the feeling of being in a tiny community, actually divefamily.
Food is buffetstyle in the morning and evening and even possible for lunch. We chose a la carte for lunch. Always tasty, never blend or boring and even spicy is an option 😉
We stayed 7 nights and were never offered the same dish twice.
Divecenter
I have dived all over the globe and can honestly say that this divecenter exceeds all expectations.
Very personal and professional service: top notch briefings, enthousiastic and kind guides, helpfulness of all the divepersonel (in house and after dives), decent equipement and so on...
A big thank you to all of you @ Oasis, i had an amazing holiday and hope to be back some day!
Guest review by
HettyBelgium
From US$120.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 546 reviews
I spent two weeks in Egypt and stayed in different hotels in Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Luxor, and Hurghada. But Three Corners in Marsa Alam was by far the best — the team was very helpful, the rooms were very clean, and the most wonderful thing was the buffet: every day featured special and delicious dishes.
I would like to send a special thanks to the amazing Tunisian team — Tuka, Fatma, and Ahmed.
Thank you, Three Corners!
Guest review by
KssibiTunisia
From US$139.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 735 reviews
Chef Ahmed is amazing, really is a fundamental part of the hotel experience. All staff is super friendly and great (some maybe a bit too friendly, but I get it, it is the culture)
Food’s great, shops close by, the beach is literally right next door.
Ash from the restaurant is also very respectful.
Marcelo from the tours at the reception, amazing guy and the dive shop next to the hotel, wonderful dive center, it is indeed wonderful
Guest review by
Andrea SteffanySpain
From US$154.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,194 reviews
The resort is right on the beachfront, with access to the water. Food was fresh and incredible. Wine at meals. Since it was our anniversary, they did everything to make sure it was special with room decor, snacks in the room, and a special 5 course seafood dinner in a private area just for us. The rooms are spacious and beautiful. The servers weren't asking for tips which is common. The place never felt crowded.
Guest review by
JohnCanada
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 531 reviews
Very good value for the money. Good food, gluten free and lactose free available: just ask Ahmed head chef (he's in the main restaurant, he's a long chef hat always around the buffet checking everything is OK), he was very helpful and prepared me pizza and pancake (in the morning).
Guest review by
BettaItaly
From US$195.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
Warm Welcoming and fast check in with nice welcome drink .Lobby Bar staff very professional and working hard.Food very nice and tasty.Beach and coral amazing.highly recommended .Thanks too much F&O manager Mr Ahmed as He is very professional and kind person
Guest review by
SerhatTurkey
From US$109.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews
Loved the position of the room with sea view! Food was very good we had no problems! Staff in restaurant was very careful with me and my baby as we were travelling alone. They took care of us! Good diving center and welcoming people! See you next time!
Guest review by
AdrianaItaly
From US$257.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Service
Reception guys
Spacious family room
Aqua park
Beautiful lagoon
Snorkelling
Buffet with grilled meat and fish
Other restaurant experiences
Variety of pools with bars
Entertainment
Kite
Guest review by
elenaFrance
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews
It was absolutely great.
Desert, ocean, sustainable philosophy.
Great respect for protecting the nature, reef.
Free water dispensers to avoid pet bottle pollution was a super gesture.
Guest review by
TamaraSwitzerland
From US$202.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 491 reviews
Excellent location, very clean room and spacious bathroom, staff very helpful and freindly especially Mohamed the housekeeping and breakfast buffet was delicious.
Guest review by
FemkeNetherlands
From US$212.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews
The location is awesome - you can walk to everything at Abu Dabbab bay, staff were very nice, food was tasty, room was great!
Guest review by
TaniaUnited States
From US$110.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 278 reviews
We had an amazing stay in Marina Lodge. Staff was attentive, food great, the house coral nice to snorkel at.
Guest review by
MichalCzech Republic
From US$140.84 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 409 reviews
Everything was great, clean, the staff was amazing. Food was really good, Hanna is making best pancakes!
Guest review by
SaraBosnia and Herzegovina
From US$275.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews
View is Amazing
Aqua is Amazing
special thanks to Hamed reception manager
Guest review by
salahCrimea
From US$120.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews
Professional staff
Very good quality of food
Very good Cleaning
Guest review by
AhmedEgypt
From US$125.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews
The staff is fantastic and the dive center is the great!
Guest review by
DiegoCzech Republic
From US$451.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 559 reviews
The beach and the service was very good
Guest review by
DavideNetherlands
From US$222.02 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 847 reviews
Accomodation, service is amazing, food
Guest review by
DarkoSerbia
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10
Marsa Alam is amazing. i would suggest to go there if your...
Marsa Alam is amazing. i would suggest to go there if your only purpose is water and nature because is the only thing that there is there. Desert and Marine life. iy you love adventures, that is the place.
Guest review by
Andrea10
The Alaya hotel guests has a private beach area at Coraya...
The Alaya hotel guests has a private beach area at Coraya bay, my husband and I were given a lift there by a golf cart. Alaya staff greeted us at the beach area ,attending to our needs. providing beach chairs, umbrella and bar service . The swimming are is great, water is clean and warm. Snorkeling and scuba diving is available. I did snorkel and it was a great experience.
Guest review by
RoseUnited States
10
Port Ghalib is worth a visit, outside of the AI Hotels.
Port Ghalib is worth a visit, outside of the AI Hotels. Nice bars, good restaurants and friendly people. On Saturdays there is now a Cruiseship visiting Port Ghalib, hopefully the effects on the reef etc. will be not too negative.
Guest review by
LarsSwitzerland
10
I love Marsa Alam and Abu Dabab most, as far as the Red Sea...
I love Marsa Alam and Abu Dabab most, as far as the Red Sea goes. My favourite place of all time is the Concorde Moreen Hotel, with the Hilton coming a strong second.
We only ate at the hotels, because our time was limited.
I used the taxi service offered online by Booking.com, which I found to be very efficient and reasonable. But I am also a seasoned traveller in Egypt and do not find it difficult to negotiate with taxi drivers. (It can be very useful to ask Chat GPT first what an average trip should cost you, if you are unsure, and then use that as a guideline for your negotiations.)
It's an amazing experience to go out on a boat, but picking the right one can make the difference. I will be leaving my review on our experience separately (as it warrants a whole story on its own :))
Guest review by
Annie RuurdsSouth Africa
10
Very quiet town, simple and the sea is amazing.
Very quiet town, simple and the sea is amazing. You can swim anywhere.
No so much facilities ( food places, supermarkets,..) and pharmacies located around hotels.
Weather is hot, limited gas stations and road is not preferable to be taken at night.
Guest review by
MennaEgypt
4.0
The sea was beautiful.
The sea was beautiful. Unfortunately strong winds kept me from going into the sea. We stayed mostly in the lagoons. There was no access to sea from the beach, only from the pier. The life guards were good and attentive.
Guest review by
RolandSwitzerland
8.0
Beach area we were in wasn't the greatest,no swimming area ,...
Beach area we were in wasn't the greatest,no swimming area ,too shallow and rocky not sandy.Took quad ride out in desert was fun.Lots of fish to see on reefs,water very clean.marss Mubarak has resident dugong and turtles but didn't see the dugong on our visit.Overall nice place ,a bit on the windy side but nice relief from heat.
Guest review by
bruceEgypt
10
"I did not leave the grounds of the Iberotel Costa Marès.
"I did not leave the grounds of the Iberotel Costa Marès. There are already so many wonderful things to do like snorkeling, diving, massages and especially the many activities offered by Captain Mahmoud's extraordinary team and the high quality shows performed in the evening. All the staff are adorable, attentive, attentive both on the beach and by the pool as well as in the various restaurants, not to mention the maintenance staff and gardeners, the cooks, the waiters (mention special for Ahzem from the main restaurant, Abd Allah at the pool restaurant, Mostafa who is part of Mahmoud's team, Hod Hod on the beach and many others of whom I don't really know the spelling of their first name. are all very courageous, with a sense of humor and kindness like I have rarely seen. Everything is put in place so that you only want to do one thing... come back as quickly as possible."
Guest review by
Valérie LannoyBelgium
6.0
I mentioned everything in my review, what I liked and didn’t...
I mentioned everything in my review, what I liked and didn’t like. Mainly, I noticed that someone bought a quad bike tour, and they were taken just a little way behind the hotel to ride on a pile of sand for a short while. There was trash and plastic all around, a complete wasteland—nothing pretty. I’m used to greenery, which I understand is lacking in this destination, but I definitely wouldn’t buy an overpriced camel or quad bike tour. Especially because, in that heat, it wouldn’t be an enjoyable experience for me, and with the trash around, definitely not. I did a diving trip, but it ended up being canceled. Unfortunately, they made us leave our things (like backpacks) in a place where locals were moving around, and we had no way to secure them. The original plan was that we would be on a boat. In the end, it didn’t happen, and that was probably for the best. I booked the trip through Booking. I had no particular expectations, even though we were supposed to see dolphins. Eventually, I arranged for diving, and I enjoyed it. Since I’m already a diver, it was easy, but when I saw how they even turn diving into a business, it bothered me. I saw parents forcing their 12-year-old daughter to try diving. She was crying, didn’t want to do it, but the father insisted because it was paid for. I watched her struggle and feel uncomfortable. It saddens me to see that everything can be bought with money, and that’s just wrong.
Guest review by
Smile08Czech Republic
8.0
Some places offer excellent takeaway food.
Some places offer excellent takeaway food.
There is a public beach a little further away (a short walk across a small desert area) with exceptional underwater flora and fauna. Bring shoes for walking in the water. Please stay above or near the coral (personally, I didn't know there were risks to swimming too far from the reefs, namely sharks. But I didn't see any. On the other hand, there were some exceptional fish!
Port Ghalib is a tourist spot but much, much quieter than Hurghada. If someone tries to sell you something, just say ‘La, chokram’ with a smile and everything will be fine. Don't forget to tip a little, as Egyptians earn very little (around €400 per month for a family of four). For activities, I recommend Royal Sea Tours (royalsea-tours.com), who are really great.
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LaurenceSwitzerland
