Where should snorkeling lovers go for a great experience? Of course, to Egypt! The world of the Red Sea will give you unforgettable emotions. Review best places representatives of the company “Sletat.ru” in Minsk (Kalvariyskaya, 16) prepared for snorkeling in beautiful Sharm El-Sheikh. Get an overview of the bays and hotels of the famous resort.
Snorkeling in Egypt
The resort of Sharm El Sheikh is located in the south of the Sinai Peninsula. The region's coastline extends for 30 km and borders the Ras Mohammed National Park and the Nabq Nature Reserve. Off the coast of the cozy bays of Sharma there are Coral reefs. A paradise for snorkelers begins here. Vacationers dive into the sea with a mask and do not leave the water for hours, admiring the amazing beauty of the underwater world.
Bays of Sharm El Sheikh
One of the most popular resorts in Egypt is divided into several areas, each of which has its own characteristics. Somewhere it's windier and different time Every year the sea can be a little stormy, but in other places, due to the reliable cover of the Sinai Ridge, it is always warm and calm. When going to Egypt, it is important to choose the right area and bay, in which case your vacation will be ideal. Be careful when choosing a hotel; there are about two and a half hundred of them in Sharm. It’s difficult to do without the help of Sletat.ru experts in Minsk (Kalvariyskaya, 16). Advice from experienced professionals never hurt anyone.
North Nabq Bay (not the best place for snorkeling!)
If you are going to snorkel and spend your days swimming in the Red Sea, it is better to abandon the idea of staying in a hotel on the territory of Nabq Bay. This is the northernmost bay, it is quite windy here, there are often ebbs and flows, and there are treacherous currents. On beaches, lifeguards often display a black flag, which means swimming is prohibited.
You might think that Nabq Bay is an unpromising region, but this is not entirely true. It is quickly being built up with hotels. Pontoons lead to the depths, and not far from the coastal strip there is the Nabq nature reserve and the picturesque island. Tyrant. Holidays here are relaxing. From hotels we recommend Jaz Mirabel, Tiran sharm Laguna Vista Garden.
Shark Bay is famous for its magnificent reef
A cozy place 8 km from Naama Bay, a wonderful place for snorkeling. The corals approach the very shore, the pontoons are short, the entrance from them goes straight to the depths. The bay is windless, which is especially important in winter, when a cold wind blows from the desert. Among the disadvantages, we note the steep coast; you will have to go down to the beach using stairs or special elevators, which are equipped in hotels good level. Recommended hotels: Grand Rotana Resort & Spa, Nesco Waves.
El Pasha or Coral Bay area
A great place for snorkeling off the coast. The amazing coral zone stretches from Sharks Bay to Naama Bay. Reefs grow right off the coast. There are no elevation changes, so no stairs or cliffs. The center of Sharm is only 5 km away. Rent a hotel room in this region - perfect solution both for snorkelers and fans of noisy entertainment. From good hotels Let's note the line Domina, Sharm Plaza, Hyatt Regency Sharm El Sheikh.
Naama Bay in the heart of Sharma
This area of the famous resort is the most comfortable, with the maximum concentration of hotels, which are located in several lines. The infrastructure is excellent, life here is in full swing day and night. Now directly about the beaches. Unlike the bays located in the northern part of the peninsula, there are many sandy beaches with convenient access to the sea. But the coral reefs are not located near the coast; all the beauty that was closer to the beaches has already been destroyed by tourists. Good hotels: Iberotel Lido, Sonesta Beach, Movenpick, Fantazia.
Ras Um El Sid – concentration of coral gardens
Ras Um El Sid Bay is a paradise for snorkelers. Here time flows differently, diving into the water with a mask for half an hour, you may not notice that 2-3 hours have already passed. Magnificent coral gardens, beautiful Marine life, great depth near the shore.
If you wish, you can find sandy beaches in a cozy bay, but even if they are not there, you should not worry, every hotel beach has pontoons. But the shore in the bay is steep, this must be taken into account if you are going on vacation with children. We can recommend the following hotels: Dreams Beach Resort, El Faraana Club, Iberotel Club Fanara.
South Bay of El Maya
In the southwestern part of the resort there is a single spacious sand beach in Sinai. There is a large oriental market nearby. There are a lot of beautiful corals off the coast, so lovers of snorkeling can safely choose one of the hotels in this area. We recommend: Partner Turquoise, Iberotel Palace.
We hope that the review of places for snorkeling in Egypt from the company Sletat.ru in Minsk (Kalvariyskaya, 16) will help you decide on the ideal bay and hotel for scuba diving. Also, remember! You can always turn to professionals for help. The employees of the Sletat.ru company will organize a wonderful vacation for you!
1. The Ritz-Carlton 5*
IN The hotel The Ritz-Carlton in Sharm el-Sheikh is mostly visited by loyal fans of this hotel chain from all over the world. This gives a certain advantage to those who like to swim with fins and a mask. Busloads of tourists are not brought here, there are not very many people on the beach and no one can stop you from admiring the beautiful reef. Entrance to the sea is carried out only from the pontoon.
2. Pyramisa Hotel and Resort Sharm 5*
Hotel Pyramisa has a very large and long beach for every taste. There is a pontoon, and there is also a gentle sandy entrance to the sea. It is, of course, limited to shallow depth, but is no less popular (03.02 minutes). The beach itself is located on one of the most beautiful coasts of Sharm el-Sheikh and has an equally beautiful coral reef.
3. Dreams Beach Resort 5*
Dreams Beach Resort is located on a high bank, which is why you will need to go down the steps to the sea. The advantage of this location is that the beach is always protected from the wind, and in the afternoon it goes completely into the shade. The pontoon is also quite unusual: it is half submerged in water, so we recommend purchasing special slippers to avoid slipping. The reef's regulars include stingrays, moray eels and turtles.
4. Rehana Royal Beach Resort 5*
Hotel guests can admire the corals mainly in summer season. In winter, the beach is quite windy, so you are more likely to see a red flag than crowds of vacationers. The lifeguards on the pier take their work responsibly and do not allow hotel guests to swim too far (04.30 minutes), but this does not interfere with the beauty of the underwater world.
5. Sea Life 4*, Sea Garden 4* and Sea Club 5*
On one large territory there are three hotels. They all share one common beach with a long pier. The video shows small waves near the corals, but they should not scare you - this hotel has one of the best places for snorkeling, and while walking along the pier, look carefully around and enjoy the underwater world.
6. Iberotel Club Fanara & Residence 4*
The hotel was built quite a long time ago, so allow yourself to close your eyes to the outdated number of rooms and go straight to the beach, which is located in a nature reserve, and its reef is one of the most beautiful in Sinai. It is also important that the beach also has a gently sloping sandy entrance to the sea. Be prepared for the fact that yachts with divers often sail to this reef.
7. Moevenpick Resort Spa Sharm El Sheikh 5*
The Movenpick hotel has 4 beaches: two have a gently sloping sandy entrance, and the other two are suitable for snorkelers. The reef is one of the best in the Naama Bay area (as you know, hotels in the bay itself are not famous for interesting reefs).
8. Grand Rotana 5*
Grand Rotana has a good diving center where, under the supervision of an experienced instructor, you can make your first dive without going on a yacht trip. The only drawback of the beach is the insufficient number of sun loungers, which are occupied almost at night. Apparently, the desire of guests to admire the reef is so strong!
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