Ras Um Sid
Ras Um Sid
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Anne
Hampshire, UK305 contributions
Apr 2022
As our main reason for choosing the Jaz Fanara hotel on Ras Um Sid bay was the house reef just off the beach, we were thrilled to discover it was even better than we had hoped. Every day we discovered a new species of fish and thank goodness we had invested in a Collins Coral Reef guide on the Red Sea fishes so they could be identified. We snorkeled from the pier on the left of the Ras Um Sid bay to the farthest pier on the right over a few days. We came out of the water just near the Farsha cafe on one adventure, but were very sad to see piles of plastic bottles and plastic debris floating on the sea and on the beach. It seemed as though it had come from the trip boats 20 ++ that pile into the bay daily, to bring there guest's to snorkel. Shame on them for allowing such pollution,don't they understand that if the reef is destroyed they won't have any livelihood, as no one wants to snorkel on a dead reef.
Written May 17, 2022
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jo9161evans
21 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
Amazing to snorkel. I stayed at faraana reef hotel in january and am booked to stay at reef oasis hotel next year booked these places specifically as I'd read it was good for snorkelling and it was. The second u put your feet in the water there are tons of coloured fish everywhere amazing the reef comes at you quick at the sides then drops over there are llatoons that you can walk out over there reff though the water underneath is so clear. There are fossils all in the sand cant wait to go back
Written September 27, 2020
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sonia231
Canton of Zurich, Switzerland27 contributions
Jan 2021
Go to ElFanar Beach, Original est. 1992 (right entyway when you reach the parking lot) you will have direct access to the jetty from that beach and the Italian Restaurant Nausicaa serves a fantastic Pizza (the best in Sharm El Sheikh).
Written January 17, 2021
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Davina
Bluff Beach, Panama11 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
The craggy rocks are not ideal for sunbathers. It has rocks, this beach which makes me to tell everyone to be careful in this reef beach.
Written June 20, 2022
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nubbix
Ulsteinvik, Norway31 contributions
Jun 2017 • Family
Do not visit this place unless you already have booked hotels here like the Marriott Renaissance which by the way is not worth the stay either. Ras Umm Sid is a nice Sharm el Sheik coral wall, depth varies but normally it is about 30 meters, but it can have waves and strong currents.
Written July 13, 2017
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magedbaghdadi2015
Montreal, Canada5 contributions
May 2015 • Friends
Generally is nice view from far , but is very difficult to go , not a consider as beach ... there is better places to visit in Sharm El Sheikh
Written May 5, 2015
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franci2212
Monte-Carlo, Monaco146 contributions
I can say that I have seen a lot of beautiful beaches and this one can be one of the top ones.... Slightly too crowded at this time of the year but the beauty stays and that's the point! Amazing for snorkeling if you like that! Lots of different beaches to choose from and everyone seems very friendly and helpful. Standard price for a bed is 25 Egyptian pounds. If you are ever in Sharm, you cannot forget to pay a visit!!
Written December 25, 2014
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HottottyLondon
London182 contributions
Apr 2014 • Family
Ras Um Sid is fab for diving, I think the best part... It is soo pretty. Its also a great location too...
Written April 9, 2014
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Anne
Hampshire, UK305 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Stunningly beautiful! Spent as much time as possible looking for new types of fish. We weren't disappointed.
Well worth staying at the Jaz Fanara Resort, to have unlimited access to the reef
Well worth staying at the Jaz Fanara Resort, to have unlimited access to the reef
Written June 5, 2023
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bartjanssen78
Brasschaat, Belgium86 contributions
Feb 2018 • Family
Amazing spot for snorkeling and diving: eagle ray, stingsrays, schools of tuna, crocodile fish, napoleon fish, scorpion fish, giant moray eel and many more
Written February 17, 2018
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Dear visitors,
I read that access to all beaches in Ras Um El Sid is paid for external people (not local hotel guests). Do you know approximate prices? And once you have paid, is access is valid for the whole day or just for one entry? We would like to rent an apartment (much cheaper than a hotel) but are not sure, if it's worth it.
Written August 12, 2019
Entry tickets were about $5 per person in 2019 - valid for the whole day. I'd say it was totally worth the price and the best snorkelling spot I've seen in Sharm.
There's also a beach bar and lounge chairs nearby, so it's a nice place to stay for half a day.
Written January 11, 2020
If I am not staying at one of the resorts in Ras Um Sid, how can I visit the beach and snorkel? Are there beach clubs anyone can recommend or do any of the resorts offer day passes? I called Reef Oasis and they told me they do not offer day passes. Note: I am not interested in taking a “snorkeling trip” just a day at one of the beaches at Ras Um Sid - Thanks!!!
Written May 15, 2019
Fanar beach it's good for snorkeling
Written June 19, 2019
Hi We went to Sharm 3 or 4 times years ago and are going back next week. I have tried to find the public beach that did not have a beach as such and you could snorkel by descending in the sea by a fixed ladder. It was on like a rock face. There was a restaurant there that used to serve pizza and it was near a Sol hotel which has been renamed and I can't find the new name. Any help would be appreciated
Written March 8, 2019
Mozzymoscato
Accra, Ghana
Hi. Looking for a great proposal destination. Can anyone give me reviews or any form of help?
Written January 27, 2019
E possibile immergersi per i fatti propi senza dover pagare le guide?
Written November 14, 2018
Si puoi farlo ma solo nei resort che hanno un diving interno ed anche in quel caso ti consiglio di contattarli prima xche la maggior parte utilizza come base di partenza i porti di sharm dove hanno le barche (e quindi anche per fare un'immersione davanti vanno a prendere la barca e tornano li) e penso tengano all'interno del resort bombole solo per quelli che fanno i corsi open. Ciao e buon viaggio
Written November 15, 2018
Ciao, c'è il fanaara, sono stato due volte con TO phone & go ( ora fallita). Villaggio bello ma un po' datato, ti parlo cmq del 2014 , magari è stato ristrutturato. Poi c'è il reef oasis gestito da veratour ma non vi ho mai soggiornato. In fine il jaz fanara dove ho soggiornato a gennaio. Bel villaggio con TO francorosso. Io ci sono sempre stato a gennaio in questa baia ed ho sempre fatto snorkeling per ore senza problemi con una mezza muta estiva. La barriera e stupenda e l'accesso al mare si fa dalla spiaggia senza bisogno del pontile. Se intendi andare d'inverno è il miglior posto di sharm perché riparato dal vento. Se hai altre domande non esitare. Buon viaggio
Written August 14, 2018
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