Where is the best place to relax in Egypt by the sea? We tell you about 9 resorts for families with children, elderly travelers, fans of excursion tourism and youth. We will tell you where the good beaches and entertainment are, what are the prices for tours, the pros and cons of popular recreation centers.
Egypt Resorts Map
Hurghada
The resort town 470 km from Cairo is one of the best places to go to the sea in Egypt. Sandy beaches of Hurghada stretch along the coast for almost 40 km.
Who suits... Hurghada is a universal resort. The gentle coastline, entertainment and attractions attract families with children to the western coast of the Red Sea. It is good for older travelers and divers. Diving enthusiasts dive into distant reefs and wrecks. For young people there is adult animation, discos and nightclubs. From Hurghada it is convenient to go on excursions to the temples of Luxor, Cairo, Giza, Aswan and Alexandria.
Prices... Compared to other resorts in Egypt, Hurghada has affordable prices. In high season, a tour for 11 days for two with a flight from Moscow costs 74 thousand rubles.
Pros and cons... The seaside town is inhabited not only by tourists, but also by locals. Almost all hotels are located near the sea. As the resort is old, many of the hotels require cosmetic refurbishment.
Learn about your vacation in Hurghada.
Makadi Bay
The resort is located 25 km south of Hurghada and is famous for its clean sandy beaches and coral reefs.
Who suits. Makadi Bay is good for beach lovers, parents with children, fans of water skiing, fans of surfing and diving.
Prices... Tourists are welcomed by comfortable 4-5 * hotels, so prices in Makadi Bay are 10-20% higher than in Hurghada. In high season, a tour for 11 days for two with a departure from Moscow costs from 86 thousand rubles.
Pros and cons... Makadi Bey is still young. There are not as many shops, restaurants, cafes and entertainment as in Hurghada. Adults and children alike love to go to Makadi Water World, and partygoers to nightclubs and a yoga center. The hotel staff speaks Russian.
Learn about your holiday in Makadi Bay.
Marsa Alam
The new Egyptian resort is located 280 km south of Hurghada. It is known for its clean nature and picturesque coral reefs.
Who suits. Marsa Alam is one of the best seaside destinations in Egypt. The resort is popular with divers and water sports enthusiasts. Tourists are taken on boat trips and desert safaris.
Prices... The resort is quite expensive, so it is not very popular with Russians. Compared to Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh, prices in Marsa Alam are 1.5-2 times higher. A tour for 11 days for two with a departure from Moscow in high season costs from 125 thousand rubles.
Pros and cons. The main disadvantage is that charter flights from Russia do not fly to Marsa Alam, and the land road from Hurghada airport takes a long time. The hotel staff does not speak Russian. There are no artificial sandy beaches at this resort, so tourists use special shoes to enter the water.
Learn about your holiday in Marsa Alam.
Safaga
The small port city is 60 km away from Hurghada. There are beautiful coral reefs near the coast.
Who suits. Holidays here are popular with lovers of secluded beaches, families with small children, surfers and divers.
Prices... Safaga is a relatively inexpensive resort. At the height of summer, a tour for 11 days for two with a flight from Moscow costs from 86 thousand rubles.
Pros and cons... The resort has enough 3-4 * hotels and there are no luxury 5 * hotels at all. All hotels have large areas and long beaches. For those who love nightlife and shopping, Safaga has nothing to do, as there is no entertainment outside the hotels.
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Soma Bay
Another seaside satellite of Hurghada is located 30 km south of the city. Soma Bay is loved for its excellent sandy beaches and magnificent coral reefs.
Who suits. This is the place where you can have a good rest in Egypt and improve your health. The resort has several excellent spas. In addition, Soma Bay has good conditions for yachting.
Prices... The resort offers luxury relaxation. In high season, a tour for 11 days for two with a departure from Moscow costs from 128 thousand rubles.
Pros and cons... Today, in Soma Bay, tourists are accepted only by 4-5 * hotels, but the coast continues to be built up. Restaurants, cafes and discos are located on the territory of the hotels. For other entertainments, vacationers go to neighboring Hurghada.
El Gouna
One of the oldest resorts in Egypt is located 22 km north of Hurghada Airport. All El Gouna hotels are located on islands connected by bridges. Tourists are transported along the canals by boats.
Who suits. In the Egyptian Venice is good for lovers of outdoor activities and families with children. El Gouna has two marinas, several diving centers and a kitesurf center.
Prices... This expensive resort is designed for wealthy travelers. In high season, a tour for 11 days for two with a departure from Moscow costs from 138 thousand rubles.
Pros and cons. Getting to El Gouna is easy. The transfer from the airport takes only 20-30 minutes. The infrastructure of the resort is built in such a way as to cause minimal harm to the environment. There are large shoals on the beaches, which is convenient for families with children.
Sharm El Sheikh
The popular tourist center is located in the south of the Sinai Peninsula.
Who suits. Many tourists from Russia, when deciding where to relax in Egypt, choose Sharm el-Sheikh. The well-developed, universal resort is popular with families with children, young people, lovers of outdoor activities and excursion tourism.
Prices... Rest in Sharm el-Sheikh budget. In high season, a tour for 11 days for two with a departure from Moscow costs from 68 thousand rubles.
Pros and cons... Sharm El Sheikh is built specifically for tourists, and only Arabs live in it, who are busy serving hotels, restaurants and infrastructure. It has its own international airport. Luxury hotels are located on the first line from the sea, while inexpensive ones are located far from the beaches.
Coral reefs come right to the shore, so snorkeling and diving fans love to come to the resort. Due to the reefs, it is not possible to swim without shoes on all beaches. From Sharm el-Sheikh it is convenient to go on excursions to the holy places of Jordan and Israel, to Cairo and to the pyramids of Giza.
Dahab
The beautiful resort town is located an hour's drive from Sharm El Sheikh.
Who suits. Dahab is appreciated for its calm, measured rhythm of life and golden sand. This resort is a favorite wintering place for Russian tourists. Parents with children, youth and fans of water sports are happy to relax here.
Prices in Dahab higher than in Hurghada or Sharm el-Sheikh. At the peak of the season, a tour for 11 days for two with a departure from Moscow costs from 122 thousand rubles.
Pros and cons... There are national parks near the resort. People come to Gabr-il-Bent to ride ships, jeeps and camels. In Ras Abu Galum - for exciting diving safaris. From Dahab, pilgrimage tours to holy places, excursions to the White and Tsvetnoy canyons and to Bedouin villages are popular.
Dahab. The beautiful resort town is located an hour's drive from Sharm El Sheikh.
Alexandria
A large city on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea is a place where you can relax in Egypt inexpensively and well.
Who suits. Rest in Alexandria attracts lovers of cultural and sightseeing tourism, youth and connoisseurs of sandy beaches.
Prices... In high season, tours for 11 days for two without a flight cost from 40 thousand rubles.
Pros and cons... In Alexandria, it is interesting to study the ancient history of Egypt. Visit the powerful fort and the Alexandrian museums, the Roman amphitheater and ancient palaces.
The historical past is adjacent to the modern resort infrastructure, which resembles the tourist centers of Europe.Vacationers are welcomed by hotels of various levels - from cheap guesthouses to luxury 5 * hotels. Many hotels have discos, nightclubs and well-equipped sandy beaches.
Who and where is better to rest in Egypt
Youth resorts - Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh, Makadi Bay, Dahab. Alexandria. Independently to Egypt →
Places where Egypt is best to relax with children - these are Hurghada, Safaga, El Gouna, Sharm El Sheikh and Dahab. Reviews about Egypt →
Resorts for cultural and excursion rest - Alexandria, Dahab, Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh. What to see in Egypt →
Where to go in Egypt elderly tourists? We recommend Hurghada, Alexandria, Soma Bay or Dahab.
When is the best time to relax in Egypt
The climate on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt is cooler than on the shores of the Red Sea. It rains here in winter, and the water is not comfortable for swimming. Resorts on the Red Sea welcome tourists all year round. The air temperature does not drop below + 25 ° С, and sea water + 22 ° С.
Summer in Egypt is hot. The thermometer column rises to + 33 ... + 36 ° С and above. Due to the dry air, summer heat is more easily tolerated than in the humid climate of the subtropics. Nevertheless, parents with small children and older travelers prefer to spend their holidays at the seaside in Egypt in spring and autumn. Unfavorable month for travel - March, when a dry wind blows from the desert khamsin.
