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Tourism in Marsa Alam

Tourism in Marsa Alam

Marsa Alam is a port and resort located in the southeast of Egypt on the Red Sea. It is 700 kilometers away from Cairo and 280 kilometers away from Hurghada. Marsa Alam is currently seeing fast increasing popularity as a tourist destination and development, following the opening of Marsa Alam International Airport in 2003.

What To Do In Marsa Alam

Whether relaxing and chilling or having fun and swimming, the beach is the best place to go in the morning. Most tourists prefer to spend the early morning at the beach after having a delicious breakfast. Marsa Alam beach has crystal clear water, shining sun, and wonderful white sand.

Additionally, the most common activity in Marsa Alam is diving. There are many diving centers in Marsa Alam that offer modern equipment that is all imported from Europe. There are also some European diving centers that have opened branches in Marsa Alam. The best diving centers in Marsa Alam include Deep South, Wadi El Gemal, Ocean Pro, and Aquarius.

Other activities you can enjoy in Marsa Alam include playing all sorts of sports. Most of the resorts in Marsa Alam have tennis, football, volleyball, and table tennis. There are tennis instructors that can teach advanced and beginner players. A lot of tourists spend the afternoon playing volleyball before going swimming later in the day.

At night, there are numerous activities you can do in Marsa Alam. For example, you can live a seamless shopping experience as stores mainly sell gifts and souvenirs like perfumes, pharaonic replicates, small statues, silver and gold jewelry, wooden handicrafts, and some Bedouin outfits and crafts.

Marsa Alam Tours

Marsa Alam Tours

For tourists who prefer more energetic and adventurous tours around Marsa Alam, a lot of resorts and tourism offices offer interesting different tours. You can go for a day tour from Marsa Alam to Luxor by bus to discover the ancient Egyptian civilization with the architecture of the great pharaohs, the Karnak temple complex, the funeral temple of Hatshepsut, and the Valley of the Kings. There are also half-day tours in Wadi El Gemal National Park to discover marine flora and fauna, the Red Sea coast, and snorkeling. And DON'T miss that tour from Marsa Alam to the Hamata Islands, which are three islands in the nature of the Hamata National Park. You can also enjoy snorkeling among colorful fish and corals.

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Marsa Alam has some of the best diving not only in Egypt but in the whole world. Yet, the most famous spots are:
Elphinstone, with its extremely rich undersea fauna, including turtles and coral fish
Shaab Samadai, known also as Dolphin House due to the large number of dolphins swimming in the area
Fury Shoals shallows, with a wonderful coral garden, swimming dolphins and the wrecks of a tugboat and an old sailing ship.

Marsa Alam Airport is located 60 kilometers north of the city and can serve more than 50,000 passengers, which added to the huge development that the city went through. Flights from different European countries, especially Italy, come straight to Marsa Alam International Airport with hundreds of tourists who chose Marsa Alam to spend their vacation.

Accommodation in Marsa Alam caters to all tastes and budget options. Here's a list of the best hotels in Marsa Alam:
Iberotel Coraya Beach Resort (5 stats)
Sol Y Mar Dar El Madina (4 stars)
Three Corners Fayrouz Plaza Beach Resort (4 stars)
Iberotel Lamaya Resort (5 stats)
InterContinental The Palace Port Ghalib Resort (5 stats)
Fantazia Resort (4 stars)
Elphinstone Resort (4 stars)
Gorgonia Beach Resort (4 stars)
Kahramana Beach Resort (4 stars)
Lahami Bay Resort

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