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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, 1,858 reviews
Price from
US$408.88
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
Adam
From
PolandThe hotel is beautifully designed, and really nicely furnished. We stayed in a family room with pool access - it's not so much a private pool, because it's shared with a few other rooms, but you have a section of it to yourself. The hotel was opened just a few weeks ago, so it was almost entirely empty. Everyone was super nice and friendly, especially Ahmend and Khalifa in the beach bar! Location is excellent - directly in front of the hotel there is an underwater meadow, which brings turtles and sea cows in every day, there's a diving centre on the beach and the reef can be found a short swim away to the edge of the bay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 431 reviews
Price from
US$327.42
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.
G
GEORGIA
From
SwitzerlandThe stay at Jaz Amara exceeded our expectations! Everything was perfect. The staff is amazing, friendly, professional, attentive, always with the smile and make you feel like home.
The food in all restaurants was delicious, offering a big variety of dishes for every taste.
Room was spacious and super clean, everyday with a sweet decoration..
Facilities were great - pool area, also for kids and the beach everything we needed.
It was the perfect place for relaxed vacation.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 287 reviews
Price from
US$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 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, 762 reviews
Price from
US$112.80
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.
B
Bettyna Marietta
From
HungaryWe were here for the first time, but we didn't regret it. The apparent is clean, the room is big enough, the owner and staff are amazing, helpful, and friendly. They welcomed us very warmly. Close to Marsa Alam Town if you want to enjoy the local atmosphere 😉
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 235 reviews
Price from
US$27
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.
V
Victoria
From
UkraineWe loved everything from the moment we approached this hotel! Charming and very attentive and caring personnel, great Egyption breakfast nicely served in a wonderful dining room, very clean room and bathroom, really-really well mantained 112 years old bilding with nice old things everywhere which we greatly appreciate! Absolutely fantastic location at the sea front! We strongly recommend this hotel for a truly Egyption experience! Will definitely be back here again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 129 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.
n
nabil
From
AbkhaziaThe people there are very descent and the staff are humble and nice. The reception members were very friendly and helpful. The rooms are very clean and and the housekeeping staff was super. The weather is perfect and the beach is very good. The food was yummy and the resturant has a very nice vipes. Perfect place to enjoy your holiday. Thank you all 🩵
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Price from
US$200
1 night, 2 adults
Protels Crystal Beach Resort
Hotel in Marsa Alam City
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.
S
Sonali
From
IndiaAmazing and the best food, i can say after visiting so many hotels in Egypt.
Very active and friendly staff. My family and kids had the best vacation. Must visit hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 232 reviews
Price from
US$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 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 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 559 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 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 172 reviews
Price from
US$120
1 night, 2 adults
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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
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, 146 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.
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 US$301.39 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, 89 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.
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 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$259.36 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
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 accommodation in Coraya Bay and has an outdoor swimming pool, garden and private beach area.
From US$154.42 per night
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, 42 km 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 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, 236 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, 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 barbecue.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 31 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, 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 accommodation in Quseir and features a garden, private beach area and terrace.
From US$344.17 per night
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.
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 accommodation with a shared lounge, a bar and a casino.
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 91 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$103.85 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 229 reviews
Great value for money – peaceful stay with beautiful reef and pool
I stayed at Marina Resort in Port Ghalib and was pleasantly surprised by the combination of price and quality. The hotel has a charming traditional Arabian décor that creates a peaceful and nostalgic atmosphere.
One of the highlights was definitely the beautiful coral reef just off the beach – perfect for snorkeling lovers. The pool was large, clean, and very relaxing, a great spot to unwind during the day.
The staff were friendly and helpful, and the overall service was good. While the food could be improved in terms of taste and variety, considering the overall experience and affordable price, it’s a great value for money.
If you’re looking for a quiet, relaxing escape with stunning sea life and a good pool, this place is definitely worth considering.
Guest review by
KubilayTurkey
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$151.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 545 reviews
I spent two weeks in Egypt and stayed in different hotels in Cairo, Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Luxor, and Hurghada. But Three Corners in Marsa Alam was by far the best — the team was very helpful, the rooms were very clean, and the most wonderful thing was the buffet: every day featured special and delicious dishes.
I would like to send a special thanks to the amazing Tunisian team — Tuka, Fatma, and Ahmed.
Thank you, Three Corners!
Guest review by
KssibiTunisia
From US$275 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 674 reviews
Everything is perfect, The hotel is big and has everything you need
The treatment is nice and professional, starting with Mr. Ahmed, the receptionist
Lifeguards at swimming pools and beaches In particular, Mr. Ahmed Youssef
The hotel is beautiful with many swimming pools and heaters
The food is varied and there is more than one restaurant in the hotel And service at the highest level, whether in cafes or restaurants
Guest review by
DISHNAWYEgypt
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
The people there are very descent and the staff are humble and nice. The reception members were very friendly and helpful. The rooms are very clean and and the housekeeping staff was super. The weather is perfect and the beach is very good. The food was yummy and the resturant has a very nice vipes. Perfect place to enjoy your holiday. Thank you all 🩵
Guest review by
nabilAbkhazia
From US$210.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
everything about this place is charming , the sea the diving the the view the service the rooms the food snd most importantly the staff . i had a great experience dealing with everyone that works there perfect communication skills , high emotional intelligence, high level of professionalism . i will always come back guys 💜
Guest review by
NatalieSweden
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 484 reviews
Amazing location, all serving staff including reception, room service,bars and restaurant staff, special thanks to Mr Wael Alsaie (duty manager). Magic aqua park and lagoon. Snorkeling is amazing (special thanks to bridge life guards Mr Mahmoud and Mr Ali. Thanks Akassia Swiss resort fo nice vacation
Guest review by
هشام محمد عزيز سليمSaudi Arabia
From US$109.48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 218 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$301.39 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 731 reviews
Amazing!
I had a great time.
The room was amazing with a perfect view and it was clean.
The food is perfect especially the oriental dinner.
The service is beyond great. They treated me in a great way especially « Ahmed » in the reception.
Guest review by
SarraGermany
From US$156.49 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 396 reviews
Every year i come back in the place 1 week and relax. for sure the place is indicated for people that love quite and relaxing activities.
Snorkeling, long walking on the shore and good egyptian food.
Guest review by
MANUELAEgypt
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 167 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 66 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 527 reviews
It was a paradise that just appeared in a great location... most of the staff were amazing just some could have been more helpful.
Guest review by
SarahUnited Kingdom
From US$148.78 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1,118 reviews
Food, friendly staff, cleaness, service, comfortable rooms, swimming pools, coffee, atmosphere
Guest review by
ArtemLuxembourg
From US$151.97 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 209 reviews
The staff, always nice and suportive
The garden and lovely rooms
Amazing beach
Guest review by
KatarzynaPoland
From US$244.94 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews
View is Amazing
Aqua is Amazing
special thanks to Hamed reception manager
Guest review by
salahCrimea
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 543 reviews
Everything was incredible! The food and service was amazing!
Guest review by
sienaAustralia
From US$279.03 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 821 reviews
Wanderful, much better than last year🥰
Guest review by
Zsuzsanna MariaHungary
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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
