The former fishing village of Marsa-Alam intends in the near future to proudly wear the title of a high-class international resort - the construction of four- and five-star hotels is in full swing, the coastline stretches as far as 70 kilometers .Some of the hotels are already ready to receive their tourists-divers .Yes, it is diving lovers who make up the main contingent of local holidaymakers: they are attracted by the indescribable beauty of untouched coral wealth hiding under the thick of transparent turquoise waters .All life in the resort is in full swing behind the hotel fence, there is no infrastructure in the settlement itself .Therefore, lovers of clubs and noisy parties - obviously not here .But Marsa-Alam is the place for those who appreciate low-level beaches, the opportunity to admire the still uninvited inhabitants of sea waters and live in brand new rooms of newly constructed hotels .But the chance to evaluate all these delights is only among the fastest - every year the popularity of the resort will only increase, it's certainly .
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Telephone code
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How to get to Marsa-Alam
Flight to Hurghada, then transfer about three hours or flight to the local airport.
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The climate of Marsa-Alam
Clear +25 ° C in the afternoon +21 ° C at night ° С water |
Clear +24 ° C in the afternoon +21 ° C at night ° С water |
Clear +24 ° C in the afternoon +20 ° C at night ° С water |
| Weather forecast for Marsa Alam 10 days | ||
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| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | sen | Oct | but I | Dec | |
| in the afternoon | +21 | +22 | +24 | +27 | +30 | +32 | +33 | +33 | +31 | +29 | +26 | +21 |
| at night | +10 | +11 | +13 | +18 | +21 | +24 | +26 | +26 | +24 | +20 | +15 | +12 |
| water | +21 | +20 | +21 | +23 | +26 | +27 | +28 | +28 | +26 | +26 | +24 | +22 |
Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Marsa-Alam
Wadi Hammamat is one of the first points of visit for any tourist. The stunning beauty of the valley is the shortest path from Thebes to the Red Sea. Once upon a time there were endless lines of trade caravans, now the main interest is caused by rock carvings and inscriptions on stones, which have no analogs anywhere. The earliest inscription was made in 2321-2287. BC. e. A trip to the valley will cost $ 30.
A particularly romantic time is the famous Abu Simbel temple complex, located on the shore of the Aswan reservoir. Temples are open from 6.00 to 17.00, the entrance costs 40LE. Examination of the legendary Great Temple with four colossi in front of its facade, the temple of Hathor, carved into the rock during the reign of Ramses II will bring a lot of impressions. The main thing is not to miss the light and sound presentation "Sound and Light", which takes place in one of eight languages, depending on which language the majority of viewers prefer.
In the depths of the desert, at 145 km from the resort is the tomb of Sayad al-Shazli, the majestic city of Luxor is waiting nearby for tired travelers. Walks in the Arabian desert on a jeep, on horseback or camels, will add a lot of new knowledge about the nature of Egypt in your card index. Rest and a little recover from the heat will help shady oases. Another wonderful route for walks is the natural territory of Wadi Gimal, which extends for 85 kilometers from the coast to the interior of the continent. This gazelle is inhabited by gazelles and beautiful birds.
- Swim with dolphins in the open sea at the Sha'ab Samadai reef, known as the Dolphin House and located 18 km south of the shore of Wadi Lahmi Bay, 115 km south of Marsa Alam. @
- To make an extreme three-hour trip on the ATV. It costs $ 60 per person.
Boat trips
Enjoy the natural beauty and at the same time visit the main attractions of Marsa-Alam will help the promenade on a comfortable boat on Lake Nasser. Every Monday from Aswan and every Friday from Abu Simbel the ship MS leaves. Eugenie; no Saturdays from Aswan and on Wednesdays from Abu Simbel the motor ship MS. Kasr Ibrim. The cruise lasts 3 days. The cabin cost from 60USD to 135USD per person per day.
For $ 25 in Abu Dabab you can see giant turtles and dugongs (sea cows). However, most of the hotels organize trips to this bay for free.
Walking on a yacht along the route from Hamata to the Kulan Islands for $ 150 per person will give you the opportunity to explore the coast of four islands. All day spent on fresh sea air, will give a charge of energy for a long time. Especially active tourists like the prospect of a two-day trip to Israel to visit Jerusalem and the Dead Sea. It's worth the pleasure of $ 300 with each person. True, it is more profitable to leave Nuweiba or Taba.
Diving in Marsa-Alam
According to the divers, the underwater fauna of Marsa-Alam surpasses even the national marine reserve Ras Mohammed. Therefore, it is here that the most powerful diving center of the region operates, and each diving school has its own diving school.
The Shaab Ras Turumbi reef, 73 km north of Marsa Alam, is triangular in shape, with several large and many small caves in its walls. The largest and most remote from the shore, Shaab Abu Dabbab, 35 km to the north, is a barrier reef. A large isolated reef Elfinstone, located 12 km from the coast opposite the Mars Tarafi bay, is considered one of the best places of "walled" diving. The rich world of marine fauna attracts many divers who are eager to meet sharks, barracudas and stingrays.
The Shaab Radir el Bar, closest to the coast, is the habitat of large moray eels, white-overs sharks, large turtles. Shaab Abu Galawa reposed modestly on the sunken Egyptian tugboat "Tinstin", which crashed here in the mid-1950s. Lovers of exotics can go to the reef area of Zabargad (Zabargad), where it is most interesting to dive at night. The maximum depth of this reef is only 25 meters, but there you can see unique corals of green color, crocodile fish and octopus.
Malacca, a small reef near Marsa Alam is the best dive site for beginners. It boasts a complex architecture of corals, which allows you to move through tunnels in the company of sharks, rays and turtles. Underwater visibility along the reef is 30 m.
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