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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...
M
Marc
From
FranceThe staff were amazing - Taha the Assistant manager was super pleasant and helpful! Our cleaner Ahmed worked so hard keeping our room spotless. The Entertainment team - wow Elena, Francisco, Remy and Tiger. What a great crewe and so lovely. Mahmoud the sandwich maker at breakfast was a gem, such a lovely guy and amazing toasted sandwiches. Yanya was a great waiter, always had a smile on his face. Thank you! The buildings are beautiful and stylish. The snorkeling in the bay is stunning.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,906 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.
Y
Yancheng
From
ChinaJust open for 7 days we are very lucky to enjoy the brand new hotel! Everything is perfect! Room is big and comfortable. Swimming pool is so nice! Especially the juice and food are so delicious! We must thank Mr. Hady Mohamed for his excellent service and help us to make call with GoBus and confirm the pickup point!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 465 reviews
Price from
US$360.32
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.
H
Hamdi
From
EgyptI couldn’t think you enough for everything you did .The people are so professional and nice .Doing their best to make each guest happy.They are really taking care of every single detail .They even upgrade my room to another one pool and sea view …just when they know it is my first time to visit them and I am alone in my trip.
Also,they have prepared a very nice table decorated with flowers when I was taking my dinner at beach restaurant without even asking for it .it was a vey nice gesture from them ❤️♥️❤️
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 315 reviews
Price from
US$251.44
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.
N
Nuria
From
SpainWe loved our experience in this beautiful hotel. Everything is made for you to be relaxed. The location, the architecture, decoration, even the way the light is perceived makes you feel at ease. The food was incredible, the best food we had in Egypt by far. They even made their own bread, which was amazing. The service and the facilities are even better than in the pictures: the restaurant offers amazing views to the sea and they even have a library where you can borrow books and relax. Moreover, the hotel is right next to a coral reef that remains untouched and full of live. The hotel can provide you with masks and fins for snorkeling. The people working at the hotel are super nice and will make you feel at home. I would highly recommend to stay at Wadi Sabarah if you are looking to disconnect and relax in the dead sea.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 783 reviews
Price from
US$112.90
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.
R
Riccardo
From
ItalyIncredibly beautiful hotel. It is a typical well kept local house. We loved our stay here and Mustafa and his team were fantastic hosts. Must stay place in El Quseir
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.
A
ALL_N
From
SwitzerlandSuper all people were very nice
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 579 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.
C
Carola
From
Italythe hospitality was amazing. Mohamed Salah made us feel home!
We spent here only two days but wished for more!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 180 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.
F
Francisco Donzelli
From
FranceThe best decision we made was booking in Reef House in Marsa Alam. Every day we had different kind of breakfast, the collaborators were great! All of them in their role, Taha, Dahi, Yahia, Mahmoud and Mustafa were very kind and helpful with us during our stay. Awesome place owned by Amr, who also became a friend.
Also Zizo who was our diving teacher made the experience hard to beat!
Everything is high quality when you make things with love! thank you and we wish all the best!
hope we can return soon!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 254 reviews
Price from
US$27
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.
M
Mohsen
From
EgyptFood was very nice and location was very nice. Reception team was very professional.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 238 reviews
Price from
US$125.40
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 238 reviews
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, 254 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$28.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 734 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, 257 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, 238 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, 294 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, 430 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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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 530 reviews
I stayed at this hotel on my last night in Egypt before going to airport. I wanted to having a relaxing day at the hotel and I couldn't have chosen better! :) As a solo female traveller for the first time in Egypt, it felt great that the staff were so friendly and welcoming. The hotel has a great vibe for an all inclusive resort! Full of gardens with flowers and birds, walking around is a paradise! I have arrived to the hotel earlier and they did me a free room upgrade and let me check in immediatly! Also I has my flight was 9pm, it was great the hotel had the option for late check out!
The beach was a 5min walk from the room, white sandy, very comfortable chairs and what a reef! I have booked this one due to the comments about its reef, and it is true! It is unbelievably beautiful! They have some hotel restaurant there and a diving centre. Also some activities take place throughout the day!
The room was great, with a lovely balcony with see view, mattress was very comfy (and the hotel has a possibility to change the mattress if you are not happy with yours!)
I really enjoyed the quiet pace, the kindness of the staff, and that they don't have people bothering you to sell stuff too often (tours, spa, etc). Also the hotel has a lot of sustainable measures in place, almost no plastic and strong policies to preserve their reef!
Unfortunately, I only stayed 1 day, but I want to come back! It is a great place to relax and enjoy the sun!
It does indeed feel like a home far from home!
Guest review by
CarolinaPortugal
From US$168.29 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 87 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$125.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews
The beach and the sea are amazing, really outstanding. The beach areas are beautiful, lots of space and privacy, access to the sea is fantastic and the sea itself with its unique marine life is a paradise. The food is excellent, lots of different dishes that we loved, international or local, a really great food experience, breakfast, lunch and dinner were just delicious. Than you very much to all the staff, for the kindness granted to us 24/7 and for making us feel at home. We loved every single aspect of our stay. Everything was outstanding. Simply PERFECT. Thank you very much. We are looking forward to come back for our next stay at the amazing Three Corners Equinox Beach Resort.
Guest review by
Maria PiaItaly
From US$212.75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 77 reviews
It was very close to the Abu Dabab beach, which was one of the best beaches I've ever been to, with amazing snorkelling, sunbathing and diving opportunities, and some nice bars to get some cold beers. The rooms were clean, cosy, and comfortable, and the area around was full of flowers and greenery, which gave such a nice feel to the place. The staff were so friendly and welcoming, always making sure we were ok, and the food in the restaurant was great. This place is great for SCUBA divers or people who like to spend most of their time by the ocean.
Guest review by
KiarnaSpain
From US$226.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 846 reviews
The resort is huge, modern, kept in good condition and very clean.
Room are specious, clean and with all all facilities.
Water in swimming pool is very clean. I don't know how they do it, but they don't use chlorine, what's great. Beach is very nice with access to snorkeling spot on site. Sunbeds, but in general all furniture, are almost like new.
Guest review by
MariuszSpain
From US$459.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 559 reviews
Everything. The resort is beautiful, extremely clean, quiet and perfectly managed. The staff is nice and helpful. Nice shows, amazing food always different. Plenty of activities to plan during your stay. We loved everything and can't wait to come back. GREAT snorkeling with also sea turtles on site.
Guest review by
MassimoCanada
From US$195.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 140 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$140.84 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 414 reviews
Food great, accomodation great and sustainable.
Seen the turtles and beautiful coral bays snorkeling) Place is situated at the territory of Wadi el Gemal National park, water very clean, nature well preserved.
Hope to come back soon
Guest review by
ShashlykovaRussia
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
From US$154.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,201 reviews
Everything was perfect and above our expectations. We're already looking forward to coming back next year. A pure moment of tranquility and the staff and buffet were top-notch.
Guest review by
PascalSwitzerland
From US$139.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 734 reviews
The room was amazing! The view, bed was extremely comfortable! The stuff, especially on the reception Mr. Abd Fattah was so helpful and always willing to help witj everything.
Guest review by
IvanaSlovakia
From US$110.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 282 reviews
The room was spacious, decorated in traditional way.
The food was delicious. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Will come back!
Guest review by
EvaGreece
From US$120.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews
The staff, always nice and suportive
The garden and lovely rooms
Amazing beach
Guest review by
KatarzynaPoland
From US$109.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews
It’s was spacious and plenty of activities to do or relax at 2 pools or beach.
Guest review by
HayleyAustralia
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$203.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 672 reviews
Everything, was alright, I loved it. The room is great, food is great
Guest review by
AntonioSpain
From US$120.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 545 reviews
It had everting - two large pools, flumes lovely beach and house reef
Guest review by
AlisonUnited Kingdom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews
Amazing location and sensitively designed
Guest review by
PhilippaUnited Kingdom
From US$305.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 495 reviews
Excellent for families, acquapark top
Guest review by
Matteo Dall'AmicoItaly
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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
