Marsa Alam Holidays

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Holiday to Marsa Alam:

Travel Guide to your Holiday in Marsa Alam:
Due to the fantastic weather and stunning beaches, Marsa Alam is becoming one of the fastest growing holiday resorts in Egypt. Marsa Alam has also become very popular with surfers and divers due to the excellent conditions. Marsa Alam is a great holiday resort for the whole family.

Once a small fishing village the arrival of the Marsa Alam International Airport situated just outside Port Ghalib has seen the Marsa Alam grow rapidly. Stretching for around 100km, the coastline in Marsa Alam is dotted with large resort style hotels with large stretches of private sandy beach.


An entry Visa is required for Egypt and costs approx 15 GBP per person:

Things to do on Holiday in Marsa Alam:
The main activity for holiday makers to Marsa Alam in Egypt is diving.
One of the more popular dive sites is the horseshoe shaped Samadai Reef, which is found just off the shore of Marsa Alam. Also named the 'Dolphin House', this shallow lagoon is the residence of over 100 spinner dolphins. Ensure to book for this dive as there is a daily cap on visitor numbers in place.

Another top dive sight in Marsa Alam is the splendid Elphinstone Reef, the reef's underwater walls are covered with soft corals and it's possible to sight hammerhead sharks, grey reef sharks and white tip reef sharks, barracudas and angel fish.

For an adventure on dry land whilst on holiday in Marsa Alam, head out on a desert safari, either by camel, donkey, Jeep or quad bike. Visit a Bedouin village and try Bedouin tea, ride the dunes on your quad bike or camel, explore the wadis and enjoy a breathtaking sunset from the top of a mountain before returning to continue your holiday in Marsa Alam.

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