Best Beaches of Egypt

When we hear the word “Egypt,” what immediately comes to mind? For many, it’s the iconic pyramids and ancient mummies.

And you’re right! The Pyramids and the mummies are a huge part of Egyptian history that we
recommend everybody to learn about.

But there’s another huge part of Egypt that we must direct your eyes toward; the spectacular beaches and nature!

Egypt is situated between the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, and that’s why it captivates a great number of attractive sports for beach lovers.

On the red sea:

Both bordering and hermatypic reefs can be found on the Red Sea Reef and its neighboring
reef zones.

There are about 220 different kinds of corals, as well as over 1,000 different kinds of
fish, 40 different kinds of starfish, 150 different kinds of crabs, and 25 different kinds of sea
urchins.

The Red Sea beaches are also known for their high-quality service and understanding of the
European tourist standards. Let’s take just a few of the Red Sea beaches from South to North

Marsa Alam

Marsa Alam has been a secret spot for divers for a long time, but now; the secret has been
revealed! Apologies, divers!

There are a few reasons for that; the crystal clear water, the white sand, and a
variety of sea creatures that you won’t see anywhere else. If you’re a pro-diver, Marsa Alam is
the spot for you.

With an international airport just an hour away from the city, it’s been one of the newest
destinations for Europeans who would like to escape the hustle of city life.

Unlike other Egyptian resort sites, prices are expressed in euros. And those of you who have had poor service elsewhere in Egypt should not expect it in Marsa Alam.

It’s also worth noting that sellers and travel service reps aren’t as pushy here as they are in other beach areas.

Two of the worth-mentioning beaches in Marsa Alam are:

• Sharm El Luli: literally means, bay of crystals. The name explains itself! This one is for peaceful divers

• Gebel El Rosas (literally means mountain of bullets of Plumbum, the material). And thisone is for dives who want to experience “the underwater world” as it’s busy with different sea creatures.

El Gouna, Hurghada

Hurghada is known for its variety of beaches. It’s a very well-known destination for the western
and local tourists as well. But there’s a spot in Hurghada that can take your breath away; El
Gouna.

El Gouna is a tourist city built and developed by the Egyptian businessman Naguib Sawiris and his company Orascom for one purpose which is high-quality tourism! It’s the number one choice for a resort type of tourist and a family trip.

The vast stretch of Mangroovy Beach, which is El Gouna’s kitesurfing hub, and the delicate white sand of Zeytouna Beach, with its 400-meter-long pier, allows you to wander out to the deeper sea where the coral reefs lay to save your energy for snorkeling, are the two main beach
locations.

El Gouna city has its own website so you can check their hotels, restaurants, clubs, and events of the spectacular nightlife you get to enjoy there!

From Hurghada, you can enter the Sinai Peninsula by a flight to Sharm El Shiekh or by road if you’re up for a long drive!

Rad Mohammed

The Sinai Peninsula in Egypt is home to the Ras Muhammad National Park. It is located on the
peninsula’s most southern tip.

Ras Mohammed is usually visited as a day excursion from Sharm el-Sheikh, however, there are dedicated camping areas within the park such as Bedawi Eco Camping and Sina Camp.

Ras Mohammed National Park is well known for its diving, but it also has several unspoiled
nature beaches along the headland’s shoreline.

Unsurprisingly, given that it is home to some of the world’s top ten dives, there is excellent
snorkeling in the clear water right offshore, with a wide diversity of the Red Sea’s marine life
plainly visible.

The green turtle and the hawksbill turtle are two sea turtles that can frequently be
seen swimming around the reefs.

The most popular snorkeling spots are
● Main Beach on the peninsula’s farthest tip
● Marsa Bareika Beach on the northern coast.

Fjord Bay, Taba

An actual paradise can be found around 15 kilometers from the little Egyptian town of Taba, near the border with Israel’s Eilat.

Its secret spot in the middle of the wide yellow desert makes it a peaceful destination even if you just wanna sit and meditate and breathe some fresh air!

Fjord Bay is an excellent diving spot, whether you’re a pro diver or a beginner. The vast coral bed that sits at the bottom of the fjord is the reason this place is such a great place to dive.

With a depth of 24 meters, it’s hard to comprehend the number of fish and variety of marine life that live within the reef.

It’s comforting to know that a thriving reef indicates clean water and favorable environmental conditions.

The Red Sea is full of untouchable built by nature beaches, so we highly recommend it for the responsible tourist who loves and respects nature.

On The Mediterranean Sea:

Unlike the Red Sea, most of the Mediterranean Sea beaches aren’t great for toddlers and children as the waves can be strong!

El Mamoura Beach

El Mamoura is a beach that has been mentioned in classic Egyptian literature many times;
poems, novels, and even movies.

A lot of poets, singers, and actors from the “Golden Era” of Egyptian Art used to spend their holidays in Alexandria and especially; El Mamoura.

For most international visitors, Alexandria is more of a historical attraction than a beach town, yet Egyptians flock here in droves every summer for their beach vacation, not for the museums
or catacombs.

Various little patches of the sand front the city, which sprawls down the coastline, the majority of which are packed to the rafters with beach goers throughout July and August. some visitors like to go in the off-season though to enjoy the beach all for themselves!

There is a little entrance fee for the public beach, and a higher ticket price for the private part, which is well worth it because it is less crowded and well-kept.

Agiba, Marsa Matruh

Although Marsa Matruh isn’t on many foreign visitors’ vacation radars, this town on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast attracts a large number of local guests during the summer months.

The town itself is unremarkable and run-down, but the nearby coastline has some fantastic beaches. Agiba in Arabic means “a miracle”, and indeed it is!

With a secret passage to the beach, only a rock trail leading down from the clifftop above goes to the curled stretch of beach.

It’s difficult not to be captivated by the translucent hue of the sea as the sun sparkles on the surface once you’re on the sand.

However, this is a popular spot, and during the summer, it can get rather crowded with people enjoying their days off – but the rest of the year, it’s nearly deserted.

Cleopatra beach

Cleopatra Beach, located at the point of Marsa Matruh’s tiny peninsula, is the best of the lot.

Cleopatra and Mark Antony are said to have bathed here in a secluded natural pool between the rocks known as Cleopatra’s Bath, according to local legend.

Today, you, too, can take a swim in the pool and soak up the regal overtones