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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...
K
Katie
From
SwitzerlandAn amazing hotel, super clean, modern and beautiful. All staff went above and beyond to make sure we had a great stay. The food was nice and i cant recommend it enough.
A must is an oriental massage - it was soooo good.
We also dived with the Coraya Dive Centre which is on the hotel!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,915 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.
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, 476 reviews
Price from
US$396.35
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, 319 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.
G
Gabi
From
South AfricaBeautiful, clean, quiet, minimalist. Food was fantastic. The staff are attentive. The house reef is stunning. We felt like we had the whole place to ourselves most of the time. Wish we had stayed longer and wouldn’t stay anywhere else if we return to Marsa Alam.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 795 reviews
Price from
US$111.96
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.
A
Aleksandra
From
PolandVery nice place, very nice staff, especially the reception Mohamed Salah, Mohamed Salem, Hamid, and all the staff are amazing. The Food was amazing and the room had a direct sea view
/thank you so much for this amazing holiday
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, 595 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.
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, 261 reviews
Price from
US$30
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 &...
R
Rob
From
ThailandGood friendly service, good location, elaborate buffet.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 736 reviews
Price from
US$117.40
1 night, 2 adults
True Beach Resort
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Facing the beachfront, True Beach Resort offers 5-star accommodation in Marsa Alam City and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden.
V
Valentyna
From
PolandOur stay at True Beach Resort was wonderful. The people were the nicest and the rooms and restaurants were spacious and clean. Highly recommended 🥰
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 91 reviews
Price from
US$130.50
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
Stefano
From
Italyeverything, the hotel manager helped me realize every wish I had. He is also a great diving instructor with whom to do wonderful dives, all the staff are rare sweetness and familiarity
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 82 reviews
Price from
US$30
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,915 reviews
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 476 reviews
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 319 reviews
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 261 reviews
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 242 reviews
Marsa Alam's best hotels with breakfast
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
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
SIRENA BEACH RESORT & SPA
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews
SIRENA BEACH RESORT & SPA in Marsa Alam City provides adults-only accommodation with a shared lounge, a bar and a casino.
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
Bliss Nada Beach Resort
Hotel in Coraya Bay
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Facing the beachfront, Bliss Nada Beach Resort offers 4-star accommodation in Coraya Bay and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area.
From US$154.42 per night
El Quseir Hotel
Hotel in Quseir
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
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.
From US$41.81 per night
Budget hotels in Marsa Alam
Reef House
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 261 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
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, 242 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.
From US$146.05 per night
Deep south Eco-lodge
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 289 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 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 736 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$177.90 per night
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.
Marina view port ghalib
Hotel in Port Ghalib
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 428 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.
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From US$264.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 853 reviews
We stayed at the hotel from May 4th to May 20th. We arrived around 1:00 AM, but official check-in was only after 2:00 PM. However, the staff was very accommodating and we were already in our room by 1:30 AM.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner were all delicious. We never saw any queues at any of the food outlets. Even during the busiest breakfast hour, there were at most 2-3 people in line in front of the chef making omelets or fried eggs—just waiting for their order. I’d particularly like to highlight that at any time, there are a huge number of waiters in the restaurant who are extremely quick to bring drinks and clear dirty dishes—literally instantly. We dined at the outdoor restaurant, where for every 20-30 tables there were always 5 waiters working. Everything was top-notch!
Every day, the main restaurant offered several types of meat, a wide variety of side dishes, and a huge selection of dishes. The mussels were especially impressive—absolutely excellent!
Overall, my impressions of the hotel were only positive—I didn’t notice any downsides, just pluses. I’ve never seen so many beach attendants (beach boys) at any other hotel. There are lots of them—they walk around every 5 minutes offering drinks, all day long.
Among all the hotels around the bay, Jaz Lamaya is the most convenient in terms of its proximity to the pier.
There was never a shortage of sun loungers by the sea, although it was very crowded around the pool.
Every day, a PR representative named Christina walks around the hotel grounds. She listens carefully to all requests and resolves any issues instantly. Christina, huge respect to you!
Guest review by
SergeiEstonia
From US$161 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 79 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$133.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,224 reviews
My friends and I spent 5 phenomenal days at Gemma. Everything was perfect, from the receptionist, waiters, waiters, animators... The food was more than excellent, varied, the selection was phenomenal. This is our 5th time in Egypt and I can say that this is the hotel with the best food and service. Super friendly, unobtrusive staff really made us feel at home. Unforgettable experience, and Gemma resort will remain in our wonderful memories.
Guest review by
PetarMontenegro
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$305.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 501 reviews
- Excellent customer care provided by Mr Wael, who was very helpful anytime
- very nice coral reef with plenty of fishes
- nice and clean beach with enough of sunbeds
- very good food and its variety
- very good massages in spa
- modern and well equipped rooms
- regular transport from remote areas
- quads trip
Guest review by
DanielCzech Republic
From US$110.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 295 reviews
The staff was amazing, going above and beyond to make sure that I had everything that I needed.
The room was perfect, clean, good AC and beautiful interior. The food and drinks were really good.
As a solo traveller, I felt so safe and well taken care of by every single person who works at Marina Lodge!
Guest review by
ZinSweden
From US$167.23 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 528 reviews
Felt like in heaven! Every staff here is super nice and always take care of the guest. The room is big and quite and clean. Every service gives guests a wonderful experience. There are also some shows every day, making my journey full of joy. Absolutely will come back if I return to Port Ghalib!
Guest review by
YongdiSweden
From US$203.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 669 reviews
I had an exceptional stay at this hotel. The reception staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating, making me feel welcome from the moment I arrived. The room was spacious, clean, and beautifully decorated. Many thanks for the friendly lifeguard in the marina.
Guest review by
MohabeldinGermany
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, 229 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
Very nice place, very nice staff, especially the reception Mohamed Salah, Mohamed Salem, Hamid, and all the staff are amazing. The Food was amazing and the room had a direct sea view
/thank you so much for this amazing holiday
Guest review by
AleksandraPoland
From US$338.05 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 566 reviews
Professional and helpfull staff (thanks Mr. Mina), good food with a very wide variety of dishes, good facilities, beautifull garden and romantic setting at the bay, nice snorkeling and excellent diving in the area.
Guest review by
philipBelgium
From US$125.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
Kind, helpful and super supportive stuff.
Great location for diving and snorkeling.
Very relaxing and natural friendly place.
Food is just amazing!
Guest review by
a.e nasrEgypt
From US$120.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 203 reviews
Excellent food. Everything was fresh.
Room brand new ( block 48)
Very attentive staff & management
Nice garden, well maintained
Guest review by
TanjaGermany
From US$166.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews
Stunningly beautiful 🤩 The staff, wonderful food and listening/ watching the waves drinking tea in the Bedouin Tent, at night!!!
Guest review by
judithUnited Kingdom
From US$137.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 420 reviews
Very quiet place. No animation - a great bonus for me. Turtles, waves and dugong were the best animation)
Guest review by
NatalliaBelarus
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$177.90 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 736 reviews
Good friendly service, good location, elaborate buffet.
Guest review by
RobThailand
From US$195.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews
Amazing location and sensitively designed
Guest review by
PhilippaUnited Kingdom
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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
