City Description
Along the Red Sea coast lies an oasis called Marsa Alam where breathtaking marine wildlife, picturesque natural landscapes, and plain tranquility are at arms reach to be experienced.
Like with many Red Sea towns, Marsa Alam is characterized by sandy beaches and abundant coral reefs, but aside from these typical Red Sea features this coastal town is home to a wide array of underwater and land-based species.
Perhaps one of the most famous places in Marsa Alam is Abu Dabbab Beach. Abu Dabbab Beach is known to showcase dugongs, sea turtles, crocodile fish, and octopuses. Wadi el-Gemal National Park is also a mandatory stop.
There are quite several activities in this coastal town and among them is scuba diving, swimming with the sweet dolphins, surfing and the staple desert safari.
Places of interest:
• Abu Dabbab Bay
• Wadi el-Gemal National Park
• Sharm el-Luli
• Elphinstone Reed
• Dolphin House Reef
• Marsa Shona Bay
• Sha’ab Samadai
• Rocky Island
• Sataya Reef
• Berenice