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In this article, we explore the top attractions and activities in Marsa Alam, from the enchanting Sha'ab Samadai Wildlife Reserve to the vibrant 3alganoob Music Festival. Discover the best diving sites like Elphinstone and Rocky Island, savor authentic Italian cuisine at Dolce e Salato, and step back in time at the Berenice Archaeological Site.
The things to do in Marsa Alam are truly incredible, offering every traveler the chance to fully explore the charm of the Red Sea. The goal of this article is to offer every traveler all the information and details about all the best things to do in Marsa Alam. This article was written by a group of very skilled team of tour operators, tour guides, and travel consultants who know all the best activities to do in Marsa Alam.
The majestic tropical beauty of Marsa Alam, combined with the luxury and elegance of modern society, is able to provide a magical vacation filled with a number of incredible activities from Aquatic sports like diving in beautiful marine sites, which made it one of the best diving sites in the world. The days and nights of the city resort are heavenly under the grace of the all-mighty, the source of all beauty and wonder.
This divine lagoon is 18km southeast of Marsa Alam and is filled with incredible wildlife, three dive sites, and a reef system with the most amazing wildlife and underwater marine life. There are many diving centers located all across the city, offering the chance to explore the heavenly coral reefs and rare sea creatures. The pod of spinner dolphins that reaches up to 480 are known for visiting the area from time to time.
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Read MoreThe area is a true natural habitat that makes it ideal for wildlife-watching of amazing birds and animals. Also, everyone will get to dive and snorkel in the heavenly waters, where some of the most magical collections of corals and sea life creatures will come to life before your eyes.
Every spring break since 2001, across the magical Red Sea beaches of Marsa Alam, has been the host of a massive music festival in Tondoba Bay just 14km south of Marsa Alam containing Egypt's most independent and awesome bands in every genre, film screenings, and a number of activities.
The music festival offers the chance to enjoy the most delightful and enjoyable amenities and services while being in the heart of Marsa Alam near the blessed waters of the Red Sea, which will release some of the most magical and thrilling tales of beautiful sea creatures and prophets. Bands from all over Egypt flock to the city resort to display their musical talent, and many artisans use the tropical charm of the resort to enhance their piece of work for all their viewers.
If you are looking to get some Italian food, then head to the famous Italian restaurant Dolce e Salato, where you can be served some delicious pizzas made in an original Italian fashion with some delicious pasta and salads plus burgers and sandwiches as well. There are also some awesome drinks and sweets like Italian coffee and Italian biscuits.
The restaurant has some deep Italian roots, which explains the deliciousness of the food and the level of popularity that the restaurant enjoys among all travelers who wish to taste genuine Italian cuisine.
This diving site is a true hidden pocket of pure marine excellence where everyone will enjoy some of the most amazing visions of this underwater heaven. If you want to have a memorable vacation, then you should explore the Elphinstone Reef, which stands just 30 km north of Marsa Alam. The dive site is famous for its steep walls covered in vibrant coral gardens and diverse marine species.
Its plateaus are 20 to 40 m deep and covered with soft corals such as Dendronephthya species and a number of fishes such as Manta Rays, barracudas, moray eels, mantas, and Sharks; Hammerheads in summer and Oceanic White Tips all year round. You will come face to face with the wonders of the Red Sea and create so beautiful memories in the embrace of the Red Sea.
The rocky island diving site is here for the ones who wish to have an adventurous diving experience across the most magical stunning underwater landscapes, diverse marine life, and the opportunity to witness pelagic species at a depth of 25m (80ft) forming a natural shark theatre which offers an awesome chance to explore a range of oceanic whitetip sharks, hammerhead sharks, and grey reef sharks plus reef and pelagic species with a number of incredible coral reefs such as a range of stony corals, Acropora including plate and cabbage corals, fire coral, Xeniid and Dendronephthya soft corals.
Everyone will get to cast their eyes on some of the most epic marine sea creatures, such as barracudas, tuna, mantas, and dolphins, and enjoy a thrilling diving quest across the golden waters of the Red Sea.
If you are looking for some historical exploration, then Berenice is here for you; located on the west coast of the Red Sea, it is an ancient seaport on the coast of the Red Sea created in the Ptolemaic times in 275 BC. Berenice was an important port city involved in trade between Egypt, Africa, Arabia, and India. The site was named after Queen Berenice, the wife of Ptolemy III. Its strategic location facilitated the trade of goods such as spices, silk, precious stones, and other valuable commodities.
It holds the ancient ruins of the temple of Serapis, plus many artifacts from the Greco-Roman era. Discovering this epic hidden wonder will provide valuable information about the maritime trade routes and cultural exchanges that existed between ancient Egypt and the distant, thus providing a deep understanding of ancient commerce and seafaring civilizations.
One of the best diving sites in Egypt is the heavenly Hamada site, which is located 70 km from Marsa Alam in Wadi El Gemal National Park and filled with a number of islands that became the Egyptian Maldives, containing a number of colorful coral reefs and a great number of diverse sea creatures. It marks the remains of the Hamada, which is a freighter that met its fate after running aground and sinking in rough waters on June 29, 1993, while en route from Jeddah to Suez carrying plastic granulate.
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Read MoreThe ship rests in two parts on the reef off Abu Ghusun, submerged between depths of 10 and 18 meters. There are around 35 diving sites located all over the shores, offering the chance to explore some caves, wrecks, canyons, coral gardens, and hard and soft corals, thus providing the most enjoyable and amazing diving adventure.
The heavenly Sataya reef is a heaven filled with magical coral gardens that reach the depth of 100 m known as the dolphin reef. This stunning reef is part of the Fury Shoals system and stands out for its crystal-clear waters, vibrant marine life, and many spinner dolphins, which are located, plus some incredible types of sea creatures.
This magical underwater haven is the chance to cast your eyes on one of the most complete marine ecosystems which is rich with the most hypnotic collection of biodiverse wonders. Your time to explore the wonders of the Red Sea through the snorkeling between the ages of the heavens.
The eastern desert is a wonderland made in the heavens to showcase the primal beauty of the divine. A Safari trip from Marsa Alam gives you a chance to explore the miracles of the Sahara and meet the honorable Bedouin tribe, who will show the finest spirit of hospitality and invite you to a traditional Bedouin dinner under the phenomenal skies surrounded by the grace of the heavens.
On a safari from Marsa Alam, travelers discover the Eastern Desert's untouched beauty, from rugged mountains to vast plains, and connect with the nomadic Bedouin tribes, guardians of the Sahara. This journey offers more than scenic views; it's an invitation to experience the Bedouins' legendary hospitality through a traditional dinner under the stars.
From the heavenly city of Luxor, every traveler will get the chance to witness the very rare beauty, history, art, and culture of the ethereal city of a hundred gates and immortal gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt.
Everyone will get to travel back in time, thousands of years back, to witness the full glory and greatness of ancient Egypt through a number of amazing colossal attractions on the west and east banks of the Nile, such as Karnak Temples Complex, Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple, Hatshepsut Temple, and many more enchanting monuments. By simply booking our Luxor day tour from Marsa Alam, your time in Egypt will be a magical combination of tropical and archaeological wonder.
Across the vast seashore of the Red Sea lies a true gem called Marsa Alam that answers the prayers & wishes of every traveler who desires to experience the true taste of tropical life & witness the divine marine life of the Red Sea. Choose one of the amazing Marsa Alam excursions & live the moment.
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Marsa Alam is a haven for tranquility and entertainment, a center for aquatic activities such as snorkeling, fishing, wind & kite surfing, and especially diving in the Deep South, Wadi Gimal, Ocean Pro, Abu Dabab, Dolphin House, Aquarius, and more. You can do some shopping in the amazing mega-market of al Qausier. You can perform a super Safari across the essence of the majestic eastern desert; the nightlife in Marsa Alam is incredibly awesome as well.
Marsa Alam is one of the most magical and safest destinations across the coast of the red sea is the city resort of the red sea where every British traveler can enjoy the best tropical holiday.
From El Gouna, every traveler will get to explore the legendary rich history and culture of ancient Egypt across the legendary cities of Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan where everyone will get to explore the great Giza pyramid, the sphinx, the valley of the kings, Abu Simbel, Karnak temple, Philae temple, the temple of Hatshepsut and many more.
The best places to go to in Marsa Alam include:
Sha'ab Samadai
Halganoob Music Festival
Elphinstone
Dolce e Salato
Rocky Island
Berenice
Hamada
Sataya Reef
Mashrabiya Restaurant
Sha'ab Sharm
The entire country of Egypt deserve to be explored with its every heavenly detail but there are places that must be seen before any other such as the breathtaking Hurghada's red sea, The wonders of Cairo the pyramids of Giza, the great sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the wonders of Luxor like Valley of the Kings, Karnak & Hatshepsut temple and the wonders of Aswan such as Abu Simbel temples, Philea temple, Unfinished obelisk and The Wonders of Alexandria like Qaitbat Citadel, Pompey's Pillar and Alexandria Library. Read more about the best places to visit in Egypt.
If you want to apply for a Visa On Arrival that lasts for 30 days then you should be one of the eligible countries, have a valid passport with at least 6 months remaining and pay 25$ USD in cash, as for the E-Visa for 30 day you should have a valid passport for at least 8 months, complete the online application, pay the e-visa fee then print the e-visa to later be presented to the airport border guard. You could also be one of the lucky ones who can obtain a free visa for 90 days. Read more about Egypt travel visa.
Egypt has a variety of delicious cuisines but we recommend “Ful & Ta’meya (Fava Beans and Falafel)”, Mulukhiya, “Koshary”, a traditional Egyptian pasta dish, and Kebab & Kofta, the Egyptian traditional meat dish.
The best time to travel to Egypt is during the winter from September to April as the climate becomes a little tropical accompanied by a magical atmosphere of warm weather with a winter breeze. You will be notified in the week of your trip if the Climate is unsafe and if any changes have been made.
You should pack everything you could ever need in a small bag so you could move easily between your destinations.
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You will feel safe in Egypt as the current atmosphere of the country is quite peaceful after the government took powerful measures like restructuring the entire tourist police to include all the important and tourist attractions in Egypt. Read more about is it safe to travel to Egypt.
Wear whatever feels right and comfortable. It is advised to wear something light and comfortable footwear like a closed-toe shoe to sustain the terrain of Egypt. Put on sun block during your time in Egypt in the summer to protect yourself from the sun.
The best activity is by far boarding a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan or Vise Versa. Witness the beauty of Egypt from a hot balloon or a plane and try all the delicious Egyptian cuisines and drinks plus shopping in old Cairo. Explore the allure and wonders of the red sea in the magical city resorts of Egypt like Hurghada and many more by diving and snorkeling in the marine life or Hurghada. Behold the mesmerizing western desert by a safari trip under the heavenly Egyptian skies.
There are a lot of public holidays in Egypt too many to count either religious or nation, the most important festivals are the holy month of Ramadan which ends with Eid Al Fitr, Christmas and new years eve. Read more about festivals & publich holidays in Egypt.
Egypt is considered to be one of the most liberal Islamic countries but it has become a little bit conservative in the last couple of decades so it is advised to avoid showing your chest, shoulders or legs below the knees.
Arabic is the official language and Most Egyptians, who live in the cities, speak or understand English or at least some English words or phrases. Fewer Egyptians can speak French, Italian, Spanish, and German. Professional tour guides, who work in the tourism sector, are equipped to handle visitors who cannot speak Arabic and they will speak enough English and other languages to fulfill the needs of all our clients.
The fastest way is a car, of course, a taxi. If you are in Cairo ride a white taxi to move faster or you could board the fastest way of transportation in Egypt metro if the roads are in rush hour.
The temperature in Egypt ranges from 37c to 14 c. Summer in Egypt is somehow hot but sometimes it becomes cold at night and winter is cool and mild. The average of low temperatures vary from 9.5 °C in the wintertime to 23 °C in the summertime and the average high temperatures vary from 17 °C in the wintertime to 32 °C in the summertime. The temperature is moderate all along the coasts.
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