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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$370.50
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.
A
Arnoud
From
NetherlandsVery,, very nice resort.
Friendly staff, especially Moamen from receptiën. Very warm welcome, complete staff focusing on topclass service.
High-end luxury resort in Egypt.
Food, service, and relaxation extremely good even for European luxury standards.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 464 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.
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$365.02
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$112.59
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 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 133 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
Alexander
From
SlovakiaI booked this hotel for my parents, who are 70+, to spend their first Christmas somewhere warm and stress-free. Since my parents have been in Egypt more than 10 times, they had an idea of what to expect. They came back absolutely amazed that they had never experienced such a hotel in Egypt before and as soon as they get the chance, they want to come back to Amarina Jannah Resort.
The people who work here are absolute professionals and make their customers feel the kindness every minute, everything was new and clean, the room was huge, the food was amazing, the pools, beach and sea were breathtaking. I am very happy that I was able to give my parents such a gift for Christmas, and I think that from now on I will want to repeat it every Christmas. I want to thank the Amarina Jannah Resort for such an approach to oldest people who do not speak any world language, and they managed to make the pensioners so happy. I will come to visit you with my wife in a few months, for now I just sending the most beautiful greetings from my parents! Thanks again Amarina Jannah Resort!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 576 reviews
Price from
US$160.65
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.
l
luisa
From
United KingdomWe experienced personalised customer service. In a place so big, the owner took the time to connect with us and being super hospitable and helpful. 5 stars customer service! The rooms are spacious and clean with kettle and fridge. The hotel is quiet and the beds are super duper comfy. The breakfast is delicious.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 250 reviews
Price from
US$28
1 night, 2 adults
Marina Resort Port Ghalib, a member of Radisson Individuals
Hotel in Port Ghalib
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 &...
M
Marcel
From
Polandfully recommend this hotel. Very nice people, tasty food. Lots of attractions, you can't complain about boredom. Very clean, rooms cleaned daily. The people at the reception are very professional and nice, they will help with everything! I will definitely come back here!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 735 reviews
Price from
US$94.50
1 night, 2 adults
Blue Vision Diving Hotel
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
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.
S
Sebastian
From
GermanySuper cozy diving hotel, awesome diving base (thanks Bebo and Ayman, I had a great time!!) and amazing owner, Mohammed is very wholesome, great fun and an amazing tabletennis mentor :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults
Marina view port ghalib
Hotel in Port Ghalib
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.
T
Twan
From
Netherlands- supermarket is really close
- restaurant is 1 min walk
- ATM is a 2 min walk
- Port Ghalib is a 10 min walk
- Clean toilet, shower and bed
- really friendly and helpful staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 431 reviews
Price from
US$50
1 night, 2 adults
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Marsa Alam's best hotels with breakfast
Dream Lagoon Resort & Aqua Park
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 149 reviews
Facing the beachfront, Dream Lagoon Resort & Aqua Park offers 4-star accommodation in Marsa Alam City and features an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area.
From US$151.33 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$168.20 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$109.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews
Great hotel they have a great animation team specially Mr/ youssef (Luka) and all the staff are very good and respectful the food quality is very good and all the bars are great it was a great stay and I will definitely hate it in addition to the hotel's distinguished location and the view of the beach and the presence of many flexible activities inside and the receptionists are very helpful specially Mr/ sherif and Mr/ mahmoud
Guest review by
MinaEgypt
From US$120.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 547 reviews
Staff is great,helpfull,gently. Food more than enough and delicious. Nice,clean room with Seaview. Beach is beautifull, pools great. The Red Sea always is the best. Unfortunately weather windy, strong waves, difficult snorkeling. But this is not the hotel mistake😉😄 This was my second time visit and I'll be back. Thx everything.
Guest review by
NagyNemesHungary
From US$451.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 556 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
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$139.10 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 735 reviews
fully recommend this hotel. Very nice people, tasty food. Lots of attractions, you can't complain about boredom. Very clean, rooms cleaned daily. The people at the reception are very professional and nice, they will help with everything! I will definitely come back here!
Guest review by
MarcelPoland
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$257.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 133 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$202.24 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 489 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, 408 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$154.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,194 reviews
Very helpful staff, an incredibly unique culinary experience, and a beautiful beach.
Guest review by
ÁdámHungary
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$275.44 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews
View is Amazing
Aqua is Amazing
special thanks to Hamed reception manager
Guest review by
salahCrimea
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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews
Amazing location and sensitively designed
Guest review by
PhilippaUnited Kingdom
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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Guest review by
LaurenceSwitzerland
