While in Port Ghalib, why not treat yourself to a spa afternoon at the Six Senses Spa, where a specialist masseuse will know how to tease out your knots and make you feel revitalised. Or you could sign up for the Cleopatra signature facial, which will cleanse and nourish your skin and make you feel like a Pharaoh Queen.
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Marsa Alam Holidays
Overview
For years, Marsa Alam has been a well-kept secret. Situated on the Red Sea Riviera in Egypt, it’s long been known as a paradise for divers who wish to discover kaleidoscope coral reefs, hundreds of species of marine life and abandoned shipwrecks. Nowadays though, more and more holidaymakers are catching on, and Marsa Alam is starting to become the tourist hotspot that it deserves to be.
Essential Information: When you go and what you'll need
Temperature(Avg.monthly °c)
Rainfall(Avg.monthly mm)
January
18°c
February
19°c
March
22°c
April
25°c
May
28°c
June
30°c
July
31°c
August
31°c
September
30°c
October
27°c
November
23°c
December
20°c
Getting Around
Marsa Alam is fairly small and self-contained, and therefore walkable. Taxis will get to where you wish to go, and are comfortable and inexpensive. Agree the fare in advance. Buses are available for longer trips, to Luxor, Cairo or Aswan, for example. There are also daily buses to popular Hurghada, although the timetable is sketchy! You’ll find jeep and camel safaris in the nearby desert, and quads can also be hired.
Your Guide to Marsa Alam
Things to do
Places to go
Kite Surf like a Pro
Marsa Alam is known for its kitesurfing opportunities, and caters for everyone from total beginners to more experienced surfers who want to try out the Red Sea crests. The high proportion of windy days each month will appeal to the pros, but if you’re just starting out, the relatively gentle waves will be perfect for you.
Visit Ancient Mines
The hills around Marsa Alam used to be the home of emerald mines - some of which can be visited today. Apparently, it is emeralds that were mined from these hills that were Queen Cleopatra’s stone of choice, and while the chances of you landing on some shimmering bling are slim to none, the mines are still an interesting day out.
Dine at Port Ghalib Marina
This pretty marina berths 1000 yachts, and boasts a variety of restaurants offering up mouth-watering menus to try. From the Egyptian cuisine served at the Sultan Restaurant, to the Wunder-Bar sports bar and grill that dishes up meaty burgers, fries and a BBQ menu, there’s bound to be a stylish restaurant, bar or café for you.
Be Pampered at the Spa
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