Top 10 Best Beaches to Visit in Egypt

With a summer sky all year round, Egypt offers lovers of swimming and diving perfect sunny days to relax and enjoy themselves on the burning golden sand of beautiful beaches, ideal for building memories of unforgettable vacations in Egypt.

Beach towns are strewn along the long stretch of the Red Sea coast, so you may as well easily spend a day seeing Luxor's temples and tombs. Because of this, they are the best area to stay if you also plan a day trip to explore some of the most visited landmarks in Egypt and ancient sites. You might even go exploring, camel trekking, or just lay out in the sun since the resort towns of South Sinai are bordered by desert and rocky mountains on the Sinai Peninsula. On the Red Sea, the area surrounding Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh on the Sinaï Peninsula influenced our top 10 best beaches to visit in Egypt. Make your destination an easy choice with our list.

Naama Bay

Located in Sharm el-Sheikh, on the Sinai Peninsula, Naama Bay is a stretch of white sand beach widely regarded as one of Egypt's most famous beaches. Naama Bay is a popular destination for travelers from Europe and America looking for sunshine during the winter. Its paradisaical landscape seduces bathers who sunbathe on the fine sand swept by calm and soft blue waters every year. Within the distance, you have an extraordinary view of the mountainous coast of Saudi Arabia.

Before Naama Bay became a favorite choice of beachgoers, Sharm el-Sheikh was already world-renowned for its dive sites, such as Thistlegorm Wreck, The Jolanda Reef Site in Ras Mohammed National Park, and its many coral reefs. With its underwater attractions, Naama Bay is an excellent destination for a nice beach vacation. Near the beach are several resorts providing travelers with private sections of the Naama Bay shoreline. The quality of accommodation varies with each hotel. You can choose to stay at a high-end hotel, such as the Naama Bay Hotel, a mid-range hotel, such as the Jewel Sharm El Sheikh Hotel, or opt for accommodations at the Afrodite and Venere Luxury Apartments.

Sharm El Sheikh

Dahab Lagoon

Although perched along the coastline of South Sinai, the center of Dahab is a coastal strip mostly made up of rocks. On the other hand, to the south of the center of Dahab, there is a sublime strip of golden sand called the Dahab Lagoon, which is ideal for those who wish to bask in the calm of the sand.

Dahab is a favorite destination for travelers who want to learn how to scuba dive, with a wide range of luxury hotels tailored to the desires of vacationers who want to relax and get closer to the local people. To spice up your vacation, Lagoon hotels and water sports operators offer diving excursions, diving lesson packages, equipment rental, and kitesurfing sessions, the most popular Lagoon beach activity. Apart from the beach, the Central Zone also guarantees the fulfillment of travelers through activities such as desert camel tours, Bedouin dinners, mountain bike tours, and Jeep safaris. All of these activities are available through many specialized travel agencies. The rocks along the shore of Dahab are full of restaurants and cafes, some of which are open-air.

El Gouna

A privileged destination for simple and family vacations to relax in the sun and have fun on the sand, the seaside town of El Gouna is located 27 kilometers north of Hurghada. The beach town of El Gouna, located 27 kilometers north of Hurghada, offers travelers a wide range of activities. With a beautiful beach, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, mountain biking, horseback riding, and even an 18-hole golf course, El Gouna is full of activities to make the most of your vacation.

The Hotels, usually located in the main beach areas such as Mangroovy Beach, a significant kitesurfing resort in El Gouma, and Zeytouna Beach, where the coral reefs are located, are large and luxurious and also offer extra activities such as excursions to visit the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Luxor. In addition, the El Gouma city district often organizes family entertainment for travelers in the evening.

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Ras Um Sid Beach

This golden sandy beach attracts visitors from Naama bay who usually come on diving trips to dive and admire the famous Ras Um Sid reef and coral forests. The best way to fully enjoy the impressive depth of Ras Um Sid Reef is to participate in a diving excursion. Eventually, snorkelers will have the opportunity to admire a variety of soft corals and a diversity of butterfly fish, clownfish, and other colorful specimens. Sunset lovers will want to marvel at the panoramic view of the sunset and moonrise over the Gulf of Aqaba and Saudi Arabia at the cliff-top Farsha Café after a great day of diving.

Nuweiba-Taba Coastline

For a warm vacation away from the noise and the hustle and bustle of the big resorts, the Nuweiba-Taba coastline is the destination for you. There are very few facilities on this beach, so it does not host an extravagant number of tourists. Nuweiba-Taba is divided into camps, with a distinct main dining area lined with small spaces where guests can sit on low cushions and order their meals and drinks. Small cottages are also built with natural materials, such as the palm fronds around the beach. Nuweiba-Taba is the dream destination for a vacation away from the stress of the big cities and to relax away from the digital world.

Soma Bay

Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, 61 kilometers north of Hurghada, enjoy a unique vacation at one of the luxurious hotels that dot Soma Bay, a splendid white sand beach. At Soma Bay, no matter which hotel you choose, you'll be just steps away from the lapping waters of the beach.

Although the city is very remote, travelers have a range of activities to choose from, including snorkeling excursions, a Diving Tour, a Camel ride at Soma Bay Desert, a Desert Safari by Quads, and a full-day Tour to Luxor, which are often included in the accommodation fee. Soma Bay is also an ideal destination for a family vacation. Many of the events held here are generally aimed at entertaining children.

Red Sea, Hurghada

Marsa Abu Dabbab Bay

Marsa Alam, along with Sharm el-Sheikh on the Sinai Peninsula and Hurghada to the north, is a popular beach destination among diving enthusiasts. Located at the southernmost point of the Egyptian Red Sea coast, this beach destination was, for a long time, little known by the general public. Still, the influx of divers who go there to discover the impressive rainbow-colored reefs and families who go there to have fun on the white sand has given rise to the rapid development of the coastal strip.

Marsa Abu Dabbab Bay is one of the few places where travelers sometimes can swim with the dugong, an endangered "sea cow." The bay is also home to other amazing marine life, such as giant sea turtles and the harmless guitar shark that swimmers also love.

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Taba

Taba, its beautiful sandy beaches, oases with palm trees and colorful coral reefs, and water constantly described by travelers as clear and crystal transparent, is the favorite destination of lovers who wish to isolate themselves to enjoy exploring the underwater splendors and enjoy the calm. Located in the governorate of South Sinai, Taba is the northernmost of the seaside resorts. Therefore, the water of this beach is calm and warm even in winter.

This site is suitable for both beginners and experienced divers. Taba is the perfect place to relax on the sand and enjoy the sun. The most popular activities here are diving from the nearby island called "Pharaoh's Island," windsurfing, camel rides in the desert, and golf. In the evening, for a romantic dinner, Castel Zaman opens its doors for slow food around the open-air pool with cocktails. Take a tour of the dungeon to visit.

Sahl Hasheesh

In terms of high-end beach vacations in Egypt, Sahl Hasheesh Bay, located 30 kilometers south of Hurghada, is one of the undeniable competitors of Soma Bay. All along the bay stretches a heavenly beach washed by aqua-blue waters and dotted with palm trees, bordered by a few luxury resorts and adorned by an ancient-looking city where travelers can shop and discover the culinary delights of Egypt.

Sahl Hasheesh welcomes families looking for an unforgettable beach vacation and couples looking for a romantic getaway by the water. Here, popular water activities such as boat trips, diving, and horseback riding are popular with tourists. But also, day trips to visit the ancient temples and tombs of Luxor are available for those who would like to add good moments to their memories.

Makadi Bay

Makadi Bay, 39 kilometers south of Hurghada, is the perfect beach for a family vacation. The hotels are designed for family comfort, with excellent children's club facilities, swimming pools, nightly entertainment, and water parks. The hotels border the bay and offer families attractive packages to facilitate their stay.

Enjoy a vacation atmosphere at the beach, full of fun activities such as beach soccer, beach volleyball, and diving excursions to enjoy the beautiful underwater scenery and Red Sea reefs. Many visitors here usually take a day trip away from the sea to visit the Pharaonic heritage of Luxor.

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