Sharm El Naga
Sharm El Naga
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Denny S
Nuremberg, Germany14 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
I have to clearly disagree with the previous reviewers. After reading the bad reviews here, we prepared ourselves for the worst.
The "very good" only refers to the underwater world, however.
The outside is typically Egyptian "dirty" in terms of cleanliness. The food was OK and similar to the boat trips (only with a grill 😁).
There is actually a huge construction site (probably a new hotel) behind it and of course that creates a certain amount of construction noise. On the other hand, there are (almost) no annoying beach vendors. So it balances out a bit 😅
The reef at this spot is still well preserved and a large number of trusting fish frolic there.
There is also a diving base right on the beach for divers.
All in all, I can highly recommend this trip to sea-loving vacationers. The surroundings are more typical of the country and functional, if a bit dirty (but that's not what you're used to in Egypt).
The "very good" only refers to the underwater world, however.
The outside is typically Egyptian "dirty" in terms of cleanliness. The food was OK and similar to the boat trips (only with a grill 😁).
There is actually a huge construction site (probably a new hotel) behind it and of course that creates a certain amount of construction noise. On the other hand, there are (almost) no annoying beach vendors. So it balances out a bit 😅
The reef at this spot is still well preserved and a large number of trusting fish frolic there.
There is also a diving base right on the beach for divers.
All in all, I can highly recommend this trip to sea-loving vacationers. The surroundings are more typical of the country and functional, if a bit dirty (but that's not what you're used to in Egypt).
Written October 30, 2023
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angel41120
Blois, France181 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Fun day with the family to go snorkeling.
We were able to enjoy a day without wind and with not too many people. The seabed is superb with magnificent fish and corals. We had the chance to see turtles
Unfortunately, major construction is underway (hotels) which indicates a surplus of tourists in a few years.
We were able to enjoy a day without wind and with not too many people. The seabed is superb with magnificent fish and corals. We had the chance to see turtles
Unfortunately, major construction is underway (hotels) which indicates a surplus of tourists in a few years.
Written August 21, 2023
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Monique W
Baden, Switzerland14 contributions
Apr 2024 • Solo
Very beautiful bay. I almost didn't go because of the many bad reviews and I'm glad
I went anyway. It's not dirty at all like someone wrote and the restaurant is very good. The buffet had the local dishes and they were deliciously prepared.
Everything was very clean. In the afternoon, cups washed up now and then but that was probably from boats. In the evening they cleaned everything. Absolutely great for snorkeling... fantastically beautiful. Oh yes and there is actually construction going on behind it but they are building very slowly and you don't hear much 😊
I went anyway. It's not dirty at all like someone wrote and the restaurant is very good. The buffet had the local dishes and they were deliciously prepared.
Everything was very clean. In the afternoon, cups washed up now and then but that was probably from boats. In the evening they cleaned everything. Absolutely great for snorkeling... fantastically beautiful. Oh yes and there is actually construction going on behind it but they are building very slowly and you don't hear much 😊
Written April 24, 2024
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Olga D
Island of Malta, Malta28 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
This place is an absolute gem.
One can hardly find anything wrong here
The staff from reception, kitchen diving center are amazing. Everyone is so kind, friendly and very professional
We are divers, so for us it was a fantastic experience. Everyone from the diving center are simply fantastic! So organized and professional!🧡 We had 4 amazing dives for a very reasonable price which includes the gear too.
If one does want to do diving, there is also snorkeling which is just wonderful. 🐠
Another very important aspect is that the whole territory of the resort including the beach is well kept.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is always a great variety of food. Moreover everything is delicious 😋!
The room was spacious with super comfortable beds and pillows 😊(very important)
I wish we could stay here a month or so. Definitely will be back! 🧡💙
One can hardly find anything wrong here
The staff from reception, kitchen diving center are amazing. Everyone is so kind, friendly and very professional
We are divers, so for us it was a fantastic experience. Everyone from the diving center are simply fantastic! So organized and professional!🧡 We had 4 amazing dives for a very reasonable price which includes the gear too.
If one does want to do diving, there is also snorkeling which is just wonderful. 🐠
Another very important aspect is that the whole territory of the resort including the beach is well kept.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is always a great variety of food. Moreover everything is delicious 😋!
The room was spacious with super comfortable beds and pillows 😊(very important)
I wish we could stay here a month or so. Definitely will be back! 🧡💙
Written May 24, 2022
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Yara S.
Cairo, Egypt231 contributions
May 2021 • Solo
I booked my stay last minute after a change of plan in another hotel. I got a call right away from Mr Mina who kindly made sure my request for a single bed is met, and I was given a beautiful sea view room.
I spent 6 nights and I will be back again for sure, mainly for diving.
The house reef is the best I’ve ever seen in the Red Sea, untouched and full of life - corals and fish! People at the diving center know what they’re doing, and are really nice and humble, you won’t find any snobbish attitude there. They are friendly, welcoming and decent. Also it’s quiet affordable!
Rooms are clean, with a private bathroom, balcony and AC. What was missing: a no disturb sign (to use if I don’t want housekeeping), and a kettle (and tea). Saleh from housekeeping was really friendly and helpful.
Food was clean and delicious, everyone was super friendly and helpful. I forgot to mention that I don’t eat meat in my reservation but the chef made sure to have something for me in every meal. If you’re vegetarian or vegan I recommend you mention that in your reservation, although you will always find salads and vegetable dish along with carbs. The one thing that was inconvenient for me with food is the meal time: I wake up before 6am and breakfast is served from 8:30am, and I don’t like to eat after 6pm and dinner is served at 7pm, I would have preferred an earlier meal time.
My overall experience was positive and I’m happy to recommend this place, especially for divers and snorkelers - you can see eagle rays while snorkeling :)
I spent 6 nights and I will be back again for sure, mainly for diving.
The house reef is the best I’ve ever seen in the Red Sea, untouched and full of life - corals and fish! People at the diving center know what they’re doing, and are really nice and humble, you won’t find any snobbish attitude there. They are friendly, welcoming and decent. Also it’s quiet affordable!
Rooms are clean, with a private bathroom, balcony and AC. What was missing: a no disturb sign (to use if I don’t want housekeeping), and a kettle (and tea). Saleh from housekeeping was really friendly and helpful.
Food was clean and delicious, everyone was super friendly and helpful. I forgot to mention that I don’t eat meat in my reservation but the chef made sure to have something for me in every meal. If you’re vegetarian or vegan I recommend you mention that in your reservation, although you will always find salads and vegetable dish along with carbs. The one thing that was inconvenient for me with food is the meal time: I wake up before 6am and breakfast is served from 8:30am, and I don’t like to eat after 6pm and dinner is served at 7pm, I would have preferred an earlier meal time.
My overall experience was positive and I’m happy to recommend this place, especially for divers and snorkelers - you can see eagle rays while snorkeling :)
Written June 30, 2021
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aurelien f
11 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
Great snorkeling spot!! Unfortunately ravaged by global warming... this spot allows you to see the state of the coral unfortunately 😩 but on the other hand there is plenty to do with fish, no worries 😉
Large hotel under construction 100m away which will devastate the rest of the still accessible beach and that's a shame!! A little noisy and dirty but once your head is in the water you forget everything! Top buffet
I still recommend going there for a visit, it’s worth the detour for the snork
Large hotel under construction 100m away which will devastate the rest of the still accessible beach and that's a shame!! A little noisy and dirty but once your head is in the water you forget everything! Top buffet
I still recommend going there for a visit, it’s worth the detour for the snork
Written October 1, 2023
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sami c
2 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
Best place to go alone or with a group, the people there are very friendly, the atmosphere is very cozy and the food is delicious.
The snorkling spot is great specially it is a sand beach at the same time full of corals in the sides
I recommend this place for anyone want ls relax, nature and fun.
And sure i will go again soon!
The snorkling spot is great specially it is a sand beach at the same time full of corals in the sides
I recommend this place for anyone want ls relax, nature and fun.
And sure i will go again soon!
Written July 23, 2021
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Karine V
Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, France10 contributions
Jan 2024 • Solo
Very disappointed excursion sold as the most beautiful beach on the Red Sea!!!! The beach at the hotel where I stayed was 10 times more beautiful!! A scam for tourists!!!! In addition, the day was shortened by the organizer CARENT TOUR HURGHADA day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the beach but made me leave at 3:10 p.m.!!!!!!!!
Written January 16, 2024
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SaintAidan
Fareham, UK97 contributions
Sep 2022
One of the main reasons I come to Egypt is for the snorkelling. I was on T.A. looking for a reputable company to take me on a snorkelling trip (having previously doen the island / boat trips).
A destination expert recommended a company called Tourific Excursions and I contacted them. One of thier trips is to Sharm El Naga where diving & snorkelling is possible straight from the beach.
I arrived about half 9 in the morning and settled on to a small beach with a view out across the bay. The host advised us that there would be two guided trips - one in the morning and one in the afternoon with lunch in between.
Both snorkelling trips were excellent - each lasting approximately an hour and there was time for personal snorkelling too. The water was easily accessible from the beach and was warm. Visibility in the water was very good (especially in the morning) and we saw plenty of fish - including Lion Fish.
Lunch was provided as part of the day as was free water. The food was fine and the water was cold.
Although busy, it was never too busy and for anyone wanting a snorkelling day out, I would recommend a visit to Sharm El Naga.
A destination expert recommended a company called Tourific Excursions and I contacted them. One of thier trips is to Sharm El Naga where diving & snorkelling is possible straight from the beach.
I arrived about half 9 in the morning and settled on to a small beach with a view out across the bay. The host advised us that there would be two guided trips - one in the morning and one in the afternoon with lunch in between.
Both snorkelling trips were excellent - each lasting approximately an hour and there was time for personal snorkelling too. The water was easily accessible from the beach and was warm. Visibility in the water was very good (especially in the morning) and we saw plenty of fish - including Lion Fish.
Lunch was provided as part of the day as was free water. The food was fine and the water was cold.
Although busy, it was never too busy and for anyone wanting a snorkelling day out, I would recommend a visit to Sharm El Naga.
Written September 19, 2022
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Mona F
2 contributions
Dec 2020 • Friends
As a diving instructor vising the group for the first time with a group of 15 persons, we enjoy diving, snorkeling and the amazing food.. the working team is very friendly, helpful and professional.
Special thanks to Mohamed abd el latif, Mina, Hamada, abdo, Hessen...
Mona Farid 🙏🙏🙏
Special thanks to Mohamed abd el latif, Mina, Hamada, abdo, Hessen...
Mona Farid 🙏🙏🙏
Written December 5, 2020
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Curious05049654733
Centre-Val de Loire, France
Bonjour,
Je voulais savoir comment était organisée votre journée à Sharm el naga. Nous y avions été il a 12 ans et nous avions accès au récif coralien à tout moment et j'ai l'impression que c'est plus le cas maintenant.
Lorsque nous étions arrivé, on nous avait donné palmes, masque et tube pour la journée et on pouvait aller à l'eau quand on voulait. Est-ce toujours la cas?
Written September 7, 2023
Bonjour
Cela a changé un peu en effet , il reste une partie en accès libre , ( les 50 premiers mètres environ avant le commencement des tombants ), et pour aller plus loin il faut être en groupe et accompagner d'un guide qui prend des photos et essai de vous les vendre ensuite . le matériel est toujours prêté si vous n'e avez pas .
La raison de cet accompagnement est du au fait que cet espace est devenu protéger . mais le plaisir et la beauté du site reste intact .
bonne vacances
Written September 10, 2023
Здравствуйте как уда попасть? турагенства возят или самостоятельно?
Written June 9, 2023
Hallo! Kannst Du mir sagen, ob es dort einen Steg gibt und ob es sich um eine geschützte Bucht handelt? Ich komme Ende Februar zum Tauchen und Schnorcheln....
Danke im Voraus!
Sibylle
Written January 4, 2022
Le récif corallien est il directement accessible à la nage depuis la plage?
Written November 25, 2018
Hallo
Seid Ihr privat oder als Reisegruppe nach Sharma el Nagy gefahren und wie hoch war das Eintrittsgeld?
Kann man privat hin fahren und ist dann das Mittagessen im Eintrittspreis?
Gruß Jens
Written October 20, 2018
Hi yes there a CORAL reef for you to snorkel round it's truly lovely we have been here a good few times and love it
Written October 29, 2018
How long is sailing from Marina port to the island?
Written August 21, 2018
Hi Danny,
Marina port from where? Sharm Ell Naga is not an island. It is situated nearby Hurghada (about a 1 our drive.)
Written October 7, 2018
Hi, what is the entrance fee to visit Sharm el Naga beach for the day? I would also like to book some dives with the hotel dive center, do I need to book this in advance or is the same day ok? Thank you!
Written August 20, 2018
I went there alone with a taxi . 30 € just for entrance. It’s better if you can book with a tour that includes lunch bus transfer and entrance . I made a mistake. It s very nice.
Written August 23, 2018
Ciao, sarò ad Hurghada per qualche gg con la famiglia prima di andare in autobus a Luxor.
Poichè non ho voglia di spendere una fortuna in escursioni organizzate, vorrei portare i bambini in qualche baia per del facile snorkeling. Cosa consigli?
Mi sembra interessante Sharm El naga, non molto frequentato...
Quanto costa il taxi a/r per raggiungere Sharm El Naga dal centro di Hurghada? Alloggeremo 3 notti vicino alla Marina.
La spiaggia è libera o bisogna pagare un ingresso?
Grazie,
Davide
Written July 16, 2018
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