A small town in the southeast of Egypt, located on the west coast of the Red Sea, south of Hurghada. This is one of the favorite places for diving, because in the sea near it there are dolphins, stingrays, hammerhead sharks and many bright small coral fish. In addition to underwater beauties, the resort is also famous for its mangroves. Is it any wonder that Marsa Alam vacations are becoming more and more popular every year?
Historically, the settlement was a deposit of metals such as gold, copper, and lead. In addition, precious stones - emeralds - were also found. Currently, the mining of metals is stopped due to low profitability. However, some part of the population continues to work in quarries where marble and granite are mined.
Hot desert climate with more constant temperatures compared to Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh. Summer here is hot, the temperature reaches 45 ° C in the shade. The average water temperature in the sea is about 24 °C.
In 2003, an international airport was built to make the resort even more attractive to tourists. Yes, there are direct flights from London, Moscow, and Kyiv. This gave a huge impetus to the development of the tourism industry not only of the resort, but also of the country as a whole. The fact that it became possible to buy plane tickets via the Internet became even more convenient.
TYPES OF REST AND BEACHES
Marsa Alam is a true paradise for scuba divers. The most famous beach is Abu Dabab. Here, in addition to beautiful golden sands and mangroves, you can meet real sea turtles and octopuses.
For lovers of scuba diving, it is best to schedule a trip from Kyiv in any month, except for April and May, since it is at this time that plankton reproduces massively. But as compensation for this inconvenience, whale sharks - huge, but completely harmless fish - come to such a sea feast.
In addition to diving, the resort is also popular as a place for kitesurfing due to the unique wind angle - there is always wind here, which means that you can launch kites at almost any time of the year.
Due to the presence of their own bays, the hotels are protected from dust storms, which means that it will be comfortable to rest here at any time of the year. Almost EVERY beach has a gentle access to the sea, which is safe for children. Pontoons have also been built for convenient access to the sea, from which you can even observe the life of marine life - dolphins, turtles, large fish, as well as admire amazing corals.
This resort is not yet as well-known as, for example, Sharm el-Sheikh, so the hotel neighbors will often be Europeans (Germans, Italians, Czechs). Many hotels are equipped with special slides for children, and there is no need to talk about the presence of swimming pools - this is a mandatory attribute of every self-respecting hotel. All hotels are built according to the principle of All inclusive, where European cuisine is a neighbor, but taking into account the national flavor - you will definitely be offered sweets and traditional national dishes right in the hotel or restaurants.
Attractions
If you like vacationing in Egypt, but want variety - Marsa Alam vacations are perfect for this purpose. Those who want to be alone, enjoy the silence and the beautiful underwater world of the Red Sea often come here. For a separate price, you can invite an instructor who will teach you the basics of diving.
The tomb of Sayad al-Shazle, a Sufi ruler of the 13th century. You can also visit the Aswan Reservoir and the dam, on the banks of which there are many monuments of culture and architecture.
The dolphin house is a unique marine coral reef with algae that cannot be found anywhere else.
Abu Galawa Reef has the remains of an ancient shipwreck at the bottom, and you can even dive at night at Zabargad Reef. Crocodile fish and rare green corals grow here.
Elphinstone is a coral reef north of Marsa Alam. Here, lovers of scuba diving will get unforgettable pleasure from a huge number of bright coral fish, sharks, stingrays, dolphins, and sea turtles.
Souvenir shops sell all kinds of handmade products that you can buy as a souvenir, but first look for the price with your eyes - if it is not indicated anywhere, then you can and should bargain.
In Marsa Alam, you can discover Egypt from another, no less attractive side.
