For our compatriots, Egypt has long become something familiar and familiar. Marsa Alam is one of the developing resorts of this exotic and hospitable country. It is perfect for travelers who want to discover new sides of long-familiar places, relax away from noisy, dusty and crowded cities. Marsa Alam is an ordinary fishing village and at first glance does not stand out. It is located 240 km from Hurghada, on the shores of the Red Sea.
Coral coast, diverse underwater fauna and flora, clear water - this is what Egypt is remarkable for. Marsa Alam gives peace and quiet to tourists, tourists can leisurely stroll through the desert on a camel, observe the life of fish and turtles, dive into the water with different levels of training. There are few hotels here, but they are all new and of high quality. Due to the fact that the resort is not “untwisted”, the prices are moderate, and the service is provided at the highest level.
Almost all resorts in Egypt offer a look at the rich underwater world of the Red Sea . Marsa Alam stands out among them with a wide variety of fish, here are unique coral reefs. In places for diving, there are a lot of crocodile fish, lionfish and other species, there are coral pillars rising to the surface from the very depths. Despite the fact that Marsa Alam is a young resort, there is a lot of entertainment here. Tourists can go to the Dolphin House - a place near the reefs of Shaab Samadai. Fans of snorkeling and diving sometimes meet dolphins here.
The endless deserts are what Egypt is rich in. Marsa Alam is adjacent to the
Arabian desert, so vacationers can go on an exciting journey through the sandy expanses. You can ride camels, horses or ride a jeep. Halt is made in oases where tourists relax in the shade of palm trees and drink aromatic Arabic tea. Many unusual species of flora and fauna are remarkable in Egypt. Marsa Alam is no exception, next to it is the protected area of the Wadi Himal, a kind of nature reserve where birds and gazelles live.
Another interesting place is Wadi Hammamat, many years ago there was a river bed, the right tributary of the Nile, today it is a valley. In ancient Egypt, caravans with tin, copper, gold, and precious stones went along this gorge. The valley is notable for a huge number of rock inscriptions and drawings. Lone travelers, members of expeditions, could leave them. The most detailed inscription dates back to the XXIII century BC, then the expedition of the pharaoh Penny I went behind the stones and recorded all the participants in the campaign.
One cannot but mention the beautiful golden beaches of Marsa Alam. Egypt, the prices for tours in which start from 650 dollars, stands out among other resort countries with almost perfect sand. If you really want to take a break from the hustle and bustle of megacities, spend time alone with nature in a quiet and comfortable place, you should go to Marsa Alam. Here you can bask in the gentle sun on a golden beach and swim in the crystal clear sea.