The youngest resort in Egypt, located south of Hurghada. It has been developing since the 90s, when Hurghada gradually turned from a village into a world-class resort, and then its surroundings, which included Makadi Bay, began to be built up. For another 20 years, only those who visited the resorts of Egypt up and down knew about the existence of a small bay, so tours in Makadi Bay became popular relatively recently.
The name of the resort literally translates as "Makadi Bay". The infrastructure in the town is poorly developed, since there is essentially no settlement here. The whole "city" is a complex of interconnected hotels. Therefore, any connection with the outside world is possible only through hotels. The resort is being actively developed, new hotels appear almost every month.
You can get to Makadi Bay by plane, flying first from Kyiv to Hurghada, and from there to the bay.
CLIMATE
Dry, as in all of Egypt, but due to the peculiarities of the geographical location, the air here is more humid compared to other Egyptian resorts. Those with chronic respiratory diseases can go here for recovery. The water temperature does not fall below 20 ° C all year round. The average temperature in summer reaches about 30 ° C. In the period from October to December, rains are possible, but from mid-December the tourist season begins.
Due to the unique weather conditions, geographical location and rich coral reefs, Makadi Bay is visited by a huge number of tourists and diving enthusiasts from all over the world. That is why tours in Makadi Bay are very popular.
BEACHES OF MAKADI BAY AND HOTELS
The beaches are mostly sandy, but after a few meters corals begin to form, so often pontoons are specially built on the beaches for normal access to the sea. Since this is a relatively young resort and not yet as popular as other cities in Egypt, the sea water is always clean here, it is not crowded and noisy. The sand is clean, with shells. Going down into the sea, even with a sandy bottom, is better in special shoes so as not to injure your feet, and even better from a pier or pontoon. Vacations in Makadi Bay are especially popular with diving enthusiasts.
Almost all hotels offer an all-inclusive system, the price of a stay in which depends on the proximity to the sea and the number of stars. One hotel complex can include spa salons, a medical center, bank branches, pharmacies, many shops and supermarkets, a water park or even a golf club. That is, in essence, each hotel complex is its own small town with its own infrastructure and features, where you can buy various souvenirs, food and clothes.
SIGHTS OF MAKADI BAY
Not far from the bay are two ancient monasteries - Saint Anthony and Saint Paul. These are Christian monasteries (Coptic), where you can touch the holy places of Christianity (Egypt was exclusively a Christian country for several centuries, and with the advent of Islam, no more than 10% of Christians remained) and talk to the monks who live there permanently.
Madrinad Makadi Golf Club. As this is a very young resort, it boasts new buildings and facilities such as this golf club. In addition to its main purpose - playing golf - it also has a spa center. Here you can buy a complex of various cosmetology and healing procedures.
Red Sea. Of course, it is everywhere in Egypt, but it is in this bay, with its clear water and rich flora and fauna of the seabed that the sea turns into a unique living sight.
The island of Abu Nachish is also located not far from the resort. The current is stronger here, but with the help of an instructor, you can also enjoy watching the wonderful underwater world of the island.
For those tourists who find that there are not enough entertainment and excursions in Makadi Bay, trips to other places are always available: Cairo, Luxor, the price of which should be checked at your hotel.
Thus, vacations in Makadi Bay are a win-win way to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city and it is only a 4-hour flight from Kyiv. Here you can admire activities to the sound of the surf, dive and swim, go to discos and visit bars.
