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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...
S
Samuel
From
SlovakiaI loved the pools, the atmosphere and the facilities. Most of the staff were fantastic. The resort did not feel crowded even at near full capacity. Incredibly tidy and well kept. Great drinks and the food at the a la carte restaurants was exquisite. Calm vibe. Great acoustics between rooms.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,910 reviews
Price from
US$321.15
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.
H
Hannah
From
GermanyThe location, the modern touch!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 473 reviews
Price from
US$429.25
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.
A
Angelina
From
UkraineAmazing NEW hotel with friendly and super helpful stuff, high food quality, comfortable big rooms, adorable beach and sea, i recommend it to everyone!
# Food:
• The main restaurant offers good food, but during my two-week stay, I felt that it lacked variety.
• Breakfast (7:00–10:00): There were always two types of salmon, fresh juices, smoothies, omelets, poached eggs, pancakes, waffles, strawberries, and plenty of fruits.
• Lunch (12:30–14:30): Always a choice of meat or fish. The pasta with garlic, shrimp, and cream in the main restaurant is highly recommended.
• Splash Bar (12:30–16:30): Great pizza, crispy chicken schnitzel, and fresh salads.
• Bay View (12:30–16:00): Highly recommend the salmon sandwich and cheesecake.
• Dinner (18:30–21:00): Tasty dishes in the main restaurant and both à la cartes.
• Tao à la carte: Delicious soups and sushi.
• Bay View à la carte: Highly recommend the baked salmon.
• Also, great beachfront restaurants at Jaz Riviera and Iberotel.
# Staff
• Mr. Mohammed Khaled is a heart of this place.
Special thanks to him – a highly professional manager who solved my issue within 10 minutes.
• Thanks to Abdullah (reception) for the warm welcome and farewell gifts.
• Excellent staff:
• Alaa (Bay View): Attentive waiter.
• Mahmoud Khali (main restaurant): Friendly and polite.
• Mahmoud (lobby bar): Quick service, remembers your drink preferences.
• Isabelle and Amélie (animation team): they both are friendly and amazing.
# Territory
• Green, well-maintained, with multiple pools and a large jacuzzi, plenty of sun loungers.
• Nice evening walks between Jaz Riviera and Iberotel, but a nearby construction site makes it less pleasant.
• On-site: pharmacy, mini-market, souvenirs, ATM (withdrawal fee: $4).
• Diving center on the beach.
# Rooms
• Spacious, modern rooms with soft linens and comfortable pillows.
• Glass bottled water, kettle, tea, coffee, paid minibar, iron available on request.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 317 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.
G
Geir Nilsson
From
NorwayThe hotel itself is a masterpiece of architecture; new, tasteful and modern, and at the same time giving a delightful atmosphere of ancient times. Not to forget the magnificent library! The hotel is located near the sea with perfect conditions for snorkling the coral reaf from a pier at the hotels beach. Pool is pleasant and superclean as the rest of the hotel. The restaurant serves the most delicious egyptian meals. All members of staff are attentive, very helpful and nice.
Absolutely no pushing of sales.
The atmosphere was peaceful and relaxing.
Like finding a hidden diamond.
Go for the all inclusive.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 791 reviews
Price from
US$112
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.
D
Dr. F. S.
From
GermanyThe host & team helped us with everything we needed. The room with see view in a historical building is very beautiful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 125 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.
j
judith
From
United KingdomReady friendly staff (Hamid 😀) Very easy to get to from airport. Food was excellent! Loved my room and view of sea and pool. Really enjoyed the whole experience and would come back again 😀
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
Alun
From
GermanyThe Hotel is in superb condition throughout, the management and the staff are superb, high quality personal experience, friendly and very helpful to a man, our room was cleaned every day to an exeptional level, fresh and clean. Restaurant efficient, clean and excellent food with a wide range of choice, add to that the three A La Carte restaurants provide an excellent addition for Dining for a special evening. you can relax on the beach, enjoy camel rides, yoga, stretching, darts, volleyball, a fresh drink from the Beachbar and snorkelling on the impressive Hotel Reef. The main attraction for my wife and myself were the incredible people who made our stay so enjoyable and relaxing, big shout out to Mr Ahmed, Mohamed Osman, Amr and Dr Ahmad who looked after me incredibly well, there are too many to say a big thank you to. The management are committed to improving their Hotel over the coming months and we eagerly look forward to our next visit ASAP. Thanks everyone.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 587 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, 182 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.
A
Amy
From
SwitzerlandThe room was spacious and comfortable, great to have Aircon and fridge for this price. The hotel is very new so everything is in almost new condition. The driver, Mahmoud, from the hotel is very safe and very nice. In fact all of the staff are lovely, very welcoming and accommodating.
It's just a couple of euros for a taxi to Marsa Alam centre where you can have a great meal for two people for the same as you pay for a cappuccino in the resort hotels.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 258 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, 239 reviews
Price from
US$125.40
1 night, 2 adults
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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, 258 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$121.72 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, 258 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
SIRENA BEACH RESORT & SPA
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews
SIRENA BEACH RESORT & SPA in Marsa Alam City provides adults-only accommodation with a shared lounge, a bar and a casino.
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, 239 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, 291 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 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 80 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, 429 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.
Oyster bay Suite 01
Hotel in Abu Dabab
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review
Oyster bay Suite 01 has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and restaurant in Abu Dabab.
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From US$125.13 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 163 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$137.71 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 418 reviews
It has been a great experience! Shams Alam is located in the best place of the Red Sea, where you can swim with the dolphins and to see the famous dugong. You can reach Shams from Marsa Alam airport in less than an hour! Every members speak english, italian and deutsch fluently. The cook Mohammed and his staff prepare international and local food every day, three time a day. The chambers are enormous and beautiful!
Let me say thank you Shams! We will carry all of you, in our heart!
Guest review by
RobertoItaly
From US$133.70 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,208 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 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 205 reviews
thank you to the entire hotel team for a wonderful stay. special thanks to the reception, where Kiro, Hani and Shazly are very friendly and helpful. The food was delicious, I especially appreciated the large selection for vegetarians. The restaurant also has very friendly staff. Amer was very nice to my niece and she liked him very much. Overall, the hotel has a magical atmosphere and, most importantly, everything is beautifully clean!
Guest review by
JessicaCzech Republic
From US$109.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 227 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$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$120.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 543 reviews
Really friendly and helpful staff, beautiful resort with lots of free activities included(mini golf, ping pong..), good restaurants with fresh baked bread and huge variety of food, the reef and the lots of fishes there, quiet adults only area, and comfy beds.
Guest review by
VanessaAustria
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 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Ready friendly staff (Hamid 😀) Very easy to get to from airport. Food was excellent! Loved my room and view of sea and pool. Really enjoyed the whole experience and would come back again 😀
Guest review by
judithUnited Kingdom
From US$195.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews
5 star diving center, incredible coral reef for snorkeling and diving, many activities and delicious food, very attentive staff, we'll be back soon
Guest review by
MarcosNetherlands
From US$166.95 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$161 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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$315.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 563 reviews
Excellent location. Friendly and helpful staff. Very good food and facilities. Good entertainment programs as well.
Guest review by
Senthil kumarUnited Kingdom
From US$255.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 853 reviews
everything was great during my holiday. room, beach, food, staff. my family and I enjoyed a lot during holiday.
Guest review by
ilhanTurkey
From US$110.18 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 285 reviews
Staff are too friendly and they are the reason for the success of this hotel
Guest review by
Ramy AdelEgypt
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, 673 reviews
Very nice hotel ,every thing was perfect
Guest review by
МаксPoland
From US$305.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 499 reviews
Excellent for families, acquapark top
Guest review by
Matteo Dall'AmicoItaly
From US$121.72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 735 reviews
Ortimo rapporto qualità prezzo.
Guest review by
AntonioItaly
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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
