| Marsa Alam, EGYPT |
Marsa Alam in Egypt is an increasingly popular beach and dive holiday
resort, south of the Eastern Desert on the western coast of the Red Sea.
It is similar to the leading resort of Egypt -Sharm el Sheikh - because
of its beautiful sandy beaches, warm turquoise sea, and proximity to
excellent off-shore coral reefs. However Marsa Alam is a relatively new
tourist destination, and so can offer keen scuba divers quiet,
relatively unspoilt reefs to explore. Marsa Alam is being developed to
offer international holiday visitors a wide choice of three, four and
five star hotel accommodation, and all the amenities required for a
relaxing family break, and the most memorable diving trips. A new
international airport just a few kilometres away now serves Marsa Alam.
Holidays to Marsa Alam - excellent Red Sea diving location
Marsa Alam centres around the small fishing village it once was. There
is a small harbour and stone quay, with many restaurants, bars and shops
along the palm-fringed seafront. Divers staying at Marsa Alam have
access to almost 100 km of stunning coastal reefs, some of which can now
be reached by beach jetties, while the majority require organised boat
excursions. The spectacular Elphinstone Reef is legendary in southern
Egypt. This reef features underwater walls that plunge over 70 metres,
decorated with amazing white, red, pink and brown sponges, corals and
fans. Sha’ab Samadai, otherwise known as ‘Dolphin House’, is another
popular site on the dive itinerary. Marsa Alam is also the perfect spot
for deep sea fishing with reef sharks, snappers, lobsters and tuna among
the catches. A marine nature reserve stretches from Marsa Alam to Gebel
Elba in the south.
Marsa Alam - explore the wonders of ancient Egypt
Marsa Alam is 790 km south of Cairo, 250 km from Luxor and about 200 km
from the ancient city of Aswan in the south. Hotels in Marsa Alam
organise excursions to the ancient sites such as the Great Pyramids and
the Valley of the Kings. Holiday visitors could also enjoy a jeep safari
into the desert, camel trekking, or an authentic Bedouin evening. |
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