Marsa Alam
Location: Marsa Alam is an old, Big town on the Red Sea in the south of the Eastern Desert in Egypt. It is 790 kilometres south of Cairo and Hurghada is about 300 kilometres away.
Overview: It’s popular for its diving and fishing activities. Now, Marsa Alam is one of Egypt’s fastest-growing vacation resorts, popular with windsurfers and divers. Sun worshippers are lucky enough to find the remote tranquillity of the resort. Marsa Alam has become an important tourist destination in recent years, especially after the opening of Marsa Alam International Airport.
Many individuals, tourists, and Egyptians believe that Marsa Alam will become another Sharm El-Shiekh in the coming few years. The new Marsa Alam International Air Port is the first international commercial airport in Egypt that is privately owned and controlled. In addition, it is the first airport in the history of aviation to operate under a full BOT system. While a small fishing village previously,Marsa Alam was developed as a new and exclusive holiday resort with the construction of an International Airport in 2001.
Marsa Alam is expected to rival the popularity of existing Egyptian resorts, such as Hurghada and Sharm El-Shiekh, with a host of tourism projects scheduled for the near future.
How to get there: By bus: From Cairo, you can reach Marsa Alam by bus and it takes about 12 hours. By plane: You can fly to Marsa Alam from Cairo, and the flight takes about an hour and a half, You can reach it from Cairo or Alexandria , but it would take more than 10 hours driving. You can also reach it from Hurghada or Luxor , but it would take less time.
Sightseeing: Marsa Alam is a small harbour and stone quay village; it is the perfect base for a fishing vacation. Among the captured are sharks, lobsters, turtles. There are some fine coral reefs offshore and excellent diving facilities for which the area has become well known, Thanks to its exclusive beaches, the city comes from the key area to be visited in the Red Sea, and is also the starting point for deep fishing. Marsa Alam is certainly unique in itself because it is the best place to enjoy diving, snorkelling and the numerous water sports and desert safaris in the world as a whole, You are offered the opportunity to make a wonderful excursion aboard one of the nicest boats.
There, all your favourite diving and snorkelling hobbies can be practised. You can have lunch in an oriental theme. Before your eyes, food will be served and served hot.
Discover the 10 top attractions in Marsa Alam with New Cairo Travel , Twenty years ago, Marsa Alam , was a sleepy fishing village, but the region’s beautiful beaches and its’ virgin coral reefs are set to make it a prime holiday spot. Situated 200 kilometres south of Hurghada , Marsa Alam rapidly increased in popularity, and since the opening of its International Airport.
1- Satayah Dolphin Reef National Park
Take a boat trip to the Satayh Dolphin Reef, a protected area where you can snorkel and swim with dolphins As you enjoy the underwater marine environment, watch about 60-80 dolphins as you get the chance to interact with them, they will put on a show for you. This area is home to many dolphins and marine mammals and the various varieties of corals and fish can mesmerise you, The trip starts from Hamata Harbour 120 K.m south of the City of Marsa Alam.
2- Shaab Samadi Dolphin Reef-National Park
Three dive sites with a reef system full of interesting coral pinnacles and fish life are housed in this lagoon 18 km south-east of Marsa Alam. However, what makes Samadai so unique is the spinner dolphin pod (numbering up to 480) that visits the lagoon daily. Samadai sha’ab. The most popular diving spot near Marsa Alam where you can see dolphins is the Samadai reef, also called the Dolphin Home.
3-MARSA MUBARAK NATIONAL PARK
Take a boat trip to Marsa Mubarak, one of the most beautiful snorkelling and diving sites in the Marsa Alam district. You will be able to visit Marsa Mubarak’s protected bay during this trip, which displays some of the most spectacular coral reefs in the Red Sea and the breathtaking underwater seascapes. This site’s crystal clear warm water hosts a wide range of flora and fauna. If you’re fortunate, you could even get a glimpse of the “sea cow” of the endangered Dugong, which often visits this sheltered bay to graze on the seagrass. Trip Starting from Port Ghalib, Port Ghalib.
4- ABU DABAB BAY BEACH( NATIONAL PARK)
Beach Ride for snorkelling. In the Marsa Alam field, Abo Dabab Bay is a beautiful snorkelling and diving spot. It has coral sides where you can snorkel with plenty of coloured fish. The bay has a seagrass sandy beach with crystal clear and warm water that hosts a wide range of coloured fish,Green Turtles and the endangered Dugong, who visit the sheltered bay periodically to feed on the seagrass
You will take part in an extra cool ride ( look for the dugong with speed boat from the beach). You’ll be more lucky to see the Dugong. The journey begins at 14:00 pm and takes roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes.
5- SHARM EL LULLI BEACH
The pristine white sands and fifty shades of blue of the waters of Ras Hankorab are located some 60km south of Marsa Alam city, Sharm El Luli or Ras Hankorab. Locally, this location is known as Sharm El Luli . This is where you put your mask and fins on and just walk straight from the stone-free beach into the sea. The beach has a really good gradient, so you can quickly wade in, You are entering another dimension that looks like a magical underwater forest after two minutes of swimming. The sands are white and look like pearls under the light, the sea is transparent and represents the colour of the corals if you are searching for vibrant corals with various fish species and virgin beach. It’s Sharm El Luli. The coral formations are truly fairytale things at Sharm El Luli.
With so many distinct species, the fish life here is fascinating. Dozens of different corals are only beautiful in their vivid colours, forms, and sizes. It’s really promising that Sharm El Luli’s beauty has not been lost. You just feel like floating away and dreaming of an underwater dream of your own. While the beach itself is fairly spartan with no shade structures of any kind, You may find shelter in the Bedouin tent where coffee and tea are brewed and served the traditional way.
6-WADI EL QULAAN-NATIONAL PARK
Wadi El Qulaan, Mangrove Beach-The National Park is really a wonderful place to relax and swim in the bath. Then you can walk in the shallow water to the big mangrove tree beyond which there is an amazing open sea. The water in the lake is very warm and ideal for those with rheumatic pains. It’s a very magical place.A world of great landscapes and extreme serenity. In the tent close to the lake beach, taste the original Bedouin coffee and relax for a while. The lunch served in the tent at Qulaan’s entrance was very good, especially the fried fish.
7- WADI EL GEMAL-NATIONAL PARK
“The “Valley of the Camels” Wadi El Gemal National Park is a national park that is an extensive desert and coastal water region 45 km south of Marsa Alam. It is situated about a 2-hour drive from the airport of Marsa Alam. The park is the site of prehistoric rock art, The site of small mining communities dating back to ancient Egypt, as well as the Ptolemaic and Roman ruins, and the “Mons Smaragdus” mountain. The park is remarkably rich in wildlife and plants, as well as historical sites dating back to the Roman period.
Wadi El Gemal National Park is a camel-pulled waggon choice that will take you safely through the wadis and sand dunes to stop off so that you can see the wildlife or taste local food such as bread baked in the sand or camel cheese on fire.
8- HAMATA ISLAND
Have a wonderful snorkelling adventure trip to Marsa Alam’s Island of Hamata . Enjoy visiting the three Virgin Islands, where you can explore the untouched nature of Hamata National Park and see the corals and coloured fish that can not be seen anywhere else in the islands.
9-PORT GHALIB
Porto Ghalib is situated only 5 km from Marsa Alam International Airport and serves as a leading integrated resort community with a rare combination of a large number of bazaars and gift shops selling and importing all Egyptian goods. In addition to water pipes and jewellery, Egyptian cotton and various kinds of statues are the most common products that can be seen there.You will also find several cafes and food and beverage outlets on the other side, such as Costa coffee, fusion, Baskin Robbins and more, relaxing with a traditional shisha water pipe and a beach café soft drink.
There are so many things to do in Marsa Alam, such as swimming, snorkelling, desert safari, and Marsa Alam Tours. You can also enjoy day trips to Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan from Marsa Alam. Take your vacation and enjoy the best day tours in Marsa Alam, Marsaalamtours, giving you the opportunity to enjoy Marsa Alam tours to the most attractive destinations in Egypt.
New Cairo Travel have a range of tours and excursions from Marsa Alam to Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Wadi El Gemal, Satayah Dolphin reef, and more. If your idea of a great excursion is one full of action and adventure, you will find that Marsa Alam tours and excursions have plenty to offer.
During your safari tours in Marsa Alam, explore the desert with locals and go underwater to watch the rare fish snorkelling and diving with wonderful dolphins at Dolphin House Holidays in Marsa Alam. Have a look at New Cairo Travel trips to Marsa Alam.