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Mahmaya Island

Hurghada, Egypt
Ranked #11 of 24 attractions in Hurghada
4.0 of 5 stars 52 Reviews
Type: Islands
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blackpool ,uk
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

This is a great family or couple day out ,well worth 60 quid ,snorkling over a coral reef and relaxing on a beach with lunch...pure paradise More

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england
2 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Far too many boats coming and going all crammed into a tiny space on the beach . beautiful place but it was over crowded, I wouldn,t go again so be warned More

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Le Havre, France
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3 reviews 3 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Our agency proposed to us visit it for a 62 euro. So 1st - expensive. 2nd - with a boat for snorkeling we have been passed near this island, so yes nice. BUT its the same Island as a Paradise Island. One Island but two different name from diffrent side of it. And 3rd - snorkeling boat is stop it... More

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Winchester, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

What a beautiful Island, clear blue water and white sand. Quiet and tranquil and definitely worth a visit More

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UK
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Sold as the equivalent as a Carribean beach but believe me it was not. Having said that it was a pleasant enough day. More

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Wakefield, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

It really was paradise. Snorkelling from the beach was breath taking. Wouldn't bother going out to sea to snorkel, water is choppy and there is nowhere to rest, I wished I'd have used the hour to snorkel more on the beach. More

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Wakefield, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

Good value for money crystal clear waters and beautiful sandy beaches More

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Surrey
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

The location and lunch of this trip is amazing but I was slightly disappointed with the lack of fish we saw even when diving over coral reefs. For £45 i believe if we saw more fish it would definatly be worth it but it was quite expensive overall for what we saw. More

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Chard, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

This is what the Red Sea area is all about. White sand, warm water, fish and coral in abundance. If you think of heaven as a peaceful, idyllic place then you must visit here. More

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Southampton, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012
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everything about this island was beautiful ! snorkeling, jumping off the boats, the most gorgeous beach i have ever seen. there are bars, and lunch. a must visit desination. I would like to get married on this island !!!! More

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