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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 accommodations in Coraya Bay and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private...
A
Ayman
From
Saudi ArabiaThe facilities where the staff.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,858 reviews
Price from
$360.32
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 playground.
M
Maximilian
From
AustriaVery relaxed stay, the hotel complex is very new and high quality. The hotel beach is very well maintained and offers good opportunities for snorkeling. The quality of the food is good and doesn't cause any problems even for European stomachs 😉 The hotel management can be very proud of their staff, they work very responsibly and are very committed and friendly even in stressful situations. All in all, the hotel exceeded my expectations!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 431 reviews
Price from
$327.42
1 night, 2 adults
JAZ Elite Amara
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Facing the beachfront, JAZ Elite Amara offers 5-star accommodations in Marsa Alam City and features a garden, private beach area and terrace.
N
Nicholas
From
ItalyBrand new resort, wonderfully clean and well-maintained. Excellent all-inclusive selection at meals, and some lovely restaurant options that are also included. Staff was friendly and helpful at all times, and more than willing to stop and chat. Good selection of pools and immediate access to a nice beach area, with a diving centre and house reef that we took advantage of with a scuba diving session which was a highlight of our trip. Overall great value for money, especially when considering the meals and the fact that alcohol is included in the all-inclusive price.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 287 reviews
Price from
$307.84
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's a terrace and guests can use free WiFi and free private parking.
G
Gloria
From
FranceA place with a soul, very different than big resorts.
Nice architecture, botanical garden, wonderful book room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 762 reviews
Price from
$112.80
1 night, 2 adults
Reef House
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Reef House features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Marsa Alam City. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, room service and free WiFi.
A
Ahmed taha mahmoud
From
EgyptVery friendly and clean property, They are very keen to delivered best to guests
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews
Price from
$27
1 night, 2 adults
El Quseir Hotel
Hotel in Quseir
El Quseir Hotel is offering accommodations in Quseir. The property has a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
M
MAY
From
SpainThis was my very first destination within Egypt, ever. Mostafa and his friends did raise the bar very high. They are all incredibly good people that made me feel at home. The atmosphere in Quseir seems relaxed with the ocean always nearby. You can already see on the photos that this is a beautiful building, but it’s really the people that make it more beautiful. I feel blessed with the experience. Mostafa, thanks again for your amazing hospitality, bless you and your kindness.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews
Price from
$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, 26 mi from Marsa Alam.
B
Beth
From
United StatesThe guest service was amazing, food was good, and the location to dive and kite is right outside your door.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Price from
$200
1 night, 2 adults
Protels Crystal Beach Resort
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Facing the beachfront, Protels Crystal Beach Resort offers 4-star accommodations in Marsa Alam City and has a fitness center, garden and private beach area.
M
Mateo
From
ColombiaStaff were amazing, really nice people always looking after you. The beach in front of the hotel is calm and offers beautiful clear water. Food was good and the relation between price and experience is one of the best all-inclusive resorts I've been to.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 232 reviews
Price from
$87.30
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 center, a garden and private beach area in Coraya Bay.
L
Liudmila
From
RussiaVery nice hotel .Everything was excellent. Food variety, swimming pools, room very clean and comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 559 reviews
Price from
$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 accommodations in Marsa Alam City and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and garden.
R
Raziel Guerra
From
AustriaAll the personal was very attentive, kind, respectful and helpful specialy Mr. Mohamed Salah from front desk.
Thanks.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews
Price from
$120
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 236 reviews
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews
Marsa Alam's best hotels with breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 731 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 $301.39 per night
True Beach Resort
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews
Facing the beachfront, True Beach Resort offers 5-star accommodations in Marsa Alam City and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and garden.
Beach safari nubian resort
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 120 reviews
Facing the beachfront, Beach safari nubian resort offers 4-star accommodations in Marsa Alam City and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area.
From $105.80 per night
Diamond Beach by Pearl Resorts
Hotel in Quseir
Breakfast options
Located in Quseir, Diamond Beach by Pearl Resorts has a garden, private beach area, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property.
From $295.72 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 accommodations in Marsa Alam City and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area.
From $152.40 per night
Bliss Nada Beach Resort
Hotel in Coraya Bay
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Facing the beachfront, Bliss Nada Beach Resort offers 4-star accommodations in Coraya Bay and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area.
From $154.42 per night
El Quseir Hotel
Hotel in Quseir
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 130 reviews
El Quseir Hotel is offering accommodations in Quseir. The property has a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
Casa Mare Resort - ex, Royal Tulip Beach Resort
Hotel in Port Ghalib
Breakfast options
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Casa Mare Resort - ex, Royal Tulip Beach Resort is located near to Port Ghalib, 26 mi from Marsa Alam.
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. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk.
From $96.25 per night
Utopia Beach Club
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 236 reviews
Facing the beachfront, Utopia Beach Club offers 4-star accommodations in Marsa Alam City and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and garden.
Deep south Eco-lodge
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
Cheap hotel
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 306 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 grill.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews
SOULOTEL EMERALD Resort & Spa has a fitness center, 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, 439 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 accommodations in Quseir and has a garden, private beach area and terrace.
From $344.17 per night
Oyster bay Suite 01
Hotel in Abu Dabbab
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 Dabbab.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews
SIRENA BEACH RESORT & SPA in Marsa Alam City provides adults only accommodations with a shared lounge, a bar and a casino.
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From $210.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
My late husband and I had visited the Concorde many times in the past and as is the custom for loyal guests, we got to plant a tree in 2018. We skipped a year because we went to Thailand the following year, and in 2020, we all went into lockdown and were once again unable to visit our beloved Concorde. We both contracted Covid and sadly, my beloved husband passed away.
This year, I felt emotionally ready to return and contacted Ahmed El Marakby (the Front Office Mgr) to tell him that I would be visiting with two friends. Ahmed was on leave, so he asked Saad Eldin Mohsen (the Assistance Front Office Mgr) to handle the booking. He was so kind and empathetic and made sure that every detail of our stay was taken care of.
This has to be my all-time favourite hotel!
The rooms are very spacious and the beds are extremely comfortable. On this particular trip, Mohammed Rabie (the Housekeeping Mgr) had the room decorated so beautifully, that I was totally overwhelmed! The bathrooms are also fabulous and everything is extremely clean.
The grounds are beautiful and the view of the sea is magnificent. I love this hotel because it's not a huge resort, yet you have absolutely everything that you need. There is ample space so that you don't have people sitting on top of you and you don't have to walk for miles to get a bit of peace and quiet. Yet it is far from dull and boring. The animation team offers a lot to keep you busy.
The food is exquisite, a huge variety. The quality was amazing with something for every palate. Make sure you have at least 1 dinner in the Italian restaurant, run by Alaa.
The evening entertainment will keep you involved and amused.
The Concorde has always felt like home to me, so this is where I wanted to erect a plaque to honour my husband. Saad, Mohammed (the chief gardener) and the engineering team assisted me and even constructed a frame for it. I am eternally grateful!
Guest review by
Annie RuurdsSouth Africa
From $275 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 674 reviews
Pickalbatros Sea World is by far my favorite resort on the Red Sea among the many resorts that I stayed at. The facilities deserve the highest rating. For example, dining tables are luxurious granite top tables. The rooms are modern, new and emaculately clean.
Pickalbatros Sea World is a large complex of two story bungalows, beautiful swimming pools, six restaurants, a clinic, nicknack stores, gym and other facilities. A morning walk would easily put 10,000 steps on your fitbit or iwatch.
You would need a week to enjoy the variety of food and try the various restaurants.
Last but not least is the customer service. The staff would go to the extra mile to satisfy our needs. Example: A delicious looking eggplant dish included ground beef. Being vegetarian, we inquired if the kitchen offers the same dish without beef. We were pleasantly surprised that one of the chefs presented the delicious vegetarian version on our table within 10 minutes.
Our appreciation goes to the wait staff especially Osama!
Our stay at Sea World wouldn't have been as pleasant and as comfortable without the effort of Mr. Haitham Elsawah, Manager of the front desk team. Thank you, Mr. Haitham and Sea World team!
Guest review by
WahbahUnited States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 527 reviews
One of the best hotels I've ever been! Location is Great, the Hotel is Clean not only rooms, Food is perfect and lot of variety, Marsa Alam has no night life, but at the Hotel You can't feel boring at night even if you try to! night show, Music, Singers, and Disco. The Staff is AMAZING! not one or two of them, All of them were Great! They so welcoming and work from their heart with an amazing spirit! This is the first time for me to feel like OH MY GOD I want to come back because of those beautiful guys, This place will be My place at Marsa Alam, and for sure I will go back with my friends!
Very Very Recommended
Guest review by
AhmedEgypt
From $151.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 209 reviews
We loved our stay, and I want to commend the reception staff for their exceptional support and hospitality. The complimentary upgrade to a family room was a delightful surprise. I liked the availability of free, high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the premises and the well-maintained pools and beach. The housekeeping was perfect, the variety and quality of the food were good, and the evening entertainment was enjoyable.
Overall, my experience was amazing, and I look forward to visiting again in the future.
Guest review by
MohamedEgypt
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 484 reviews
We truly enjoyed our stay at Akassia Swiss Resort. Everything was so amazing, from the genuine hospitality and professional service to the warm and welcoming atmosphere. A special thanks to Mr. Rabeh at the reception, whose kindness made our visit unforgettable. The resort offers exceptional value for money. Thank you, Akassia Swiss Resort!
Guest review by
AladdinUnited Arab Emirates
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 167 reviews
The food is very good, love the big salad bowls. Staff very helpful, especially front office manager.
Reef is great, wear shoes when wading from the beach. The jetty is handy for island reef, steps to the water.
Beds comfortable, hot water plentiful.
Ahmed on the beach a fount of information 👍
Guest review by
JaanaFinland
From $148.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,121 reviews
It's always a. Magnificent to stay at Gemma Resort where you find your relaxation and amazing vibes.
This is the 4th time to get back again, and will always do..
Thanks for all the team for making a special stay for everyone😊🙏
Guest review by
Atef SamyEgypt
From $301.39 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 731 reviews
All the staff is super friendly and nice, I had the chance to meet both the front desk manager and the general manager who were always around with a big smile making sure everything was great.
Guest review by
VictoriaMexico
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 91 reviews
This was exactly what I was looking for for my first nights in Egypt. The hotel was beautiful and very comfortable. I loved being able to swim in the sea. The staff was very kind.
Guest review by
KristiUnited States
From $279.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 821 reviews
The staff , the food , the service and the location was impeccable. Special thanks to Reda and Mostafa at the reception and the Entertainment team who made the stay amazing .
Guest review by
SherryCanada
From $151.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 546 reviews
Everyone is professional in their work.
Kindness and lovely team .
Food was so yummy and delicious.
Helping offered all the time.
Guest review by
ElgamilEgypt
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
The guest service was amazing, food was good, and the location to dive and kite is right outside your door.
Guest review by
BethUnited States
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews
Amazingly beautiful location, nice food, comfortable rooms. We stayed in the cabins with bathrooms.
Guest review by
AnaCanada
From $278.61 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews
Not far from Marsa Alam international Airport. Like about 30 min by private transfer.
Guest review by
PavlinaEgypt
From $156.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 396 reviews
Super friendly staff, always with a smile on their face and greeting everyone.
Guest review by
BarbaraMalta
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 542 reviews
Food, Staff, cleanliness, air port transfer, everything Excellent !!!
Guest review by
ThareeqUnited Arab Emirates
From $103.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 232 reviews
Hospitality of the staff. Great service and hotel infrastructure.
Guest review by
BinbinGermany
From $109.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews
The view was amazing
The stuff so kindly and helpful
Guest review by
Mohamed M. IbrahemEgypt
From $161 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews
The beach is great and the coral is beautiful
Guest review by
CharlieSouth Africa
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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
