Until very recently, Marsa Alam was a small fishing village in Egypt, on the west coast of the Red Sea and owes its early popularity to the fantastic snorkelling and diving available, in fact the whole of the coastline is one huge reef of exceptional quality. However, it has rapidly increased in popularity, and since the opening of its International Airport back in 2001, it has started to become yet another favourite holiday destination on the Red Sea Riviera. Most informed observers believe that it is destined to become as popular a resort as Sharm el Sheikh and Hurghada, within the next few years. Marsa Alam is located on a ‘T-Junction’ between the Red Sea coast road and the road from
Marsa alam beach resort
Edfu which sits on the Nile about 230 km inland and was once a trade route between the Nile valley and the Red Sea. Marsa Alam also has some inland attractions, such as the Emerald Mines and the Temple of Seti I at Khanais. Luxor is about 230 km distance and can be enjoyed on a day excursion. Average temperatures during the winter months (October to March) range from 18 to 35 degrees Celsius and during the summer months (April to September) from 20 to 45 degrees Celsius. The temperature of the Red Sea at this location during the year ranges from 22 to 29 degrees Celsius.
EGYPT / red sea marsa alam beach resort / location
Location Red Sea / Marsa Alam
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