Luxury Marsa Alam Holidays

Once a small fishing village, Marsa Alam is now an up-and-coming destination set to rival some of the more established Egyptian holiday resorts such as Hurghada and Sharm el Sheikh. This remote and tranquil area boasts some of the most secluded beaches and uncrowded coves and, surrounded by palm trees, mangroves, unspoilt coral reefs and the turquoise sea, it is reminiscent of a tropical paradise. The small harbour in the town is home to bars, shops and some restaurants, where seafood is the speciality.

Desert safaris in the Wadi El Gemal National Park are offered from this resort by jeep, quad bike or camel, and inland sights include the Emerald Mines; a site of great historical value, located in the desert between Marsa Alam and the Nile Valley. Part of a nature reserve, the resort also offers boat trips and shore-diving to sites such as Elphinstone Reef and Sha'ab Samadi also known as Dolphin House. There are a number of sheltered bays and even though it is possible to learn to dive in Marsa Alam it is better suited to the more experienced diver. For the qualified, this is a top-class diving area with beautiful pristine reefs which are home to some wonderful marine life including turtles, guitar sharks and dolphins.