I’m writing this review hoping to spare others the frustration we had accessing this beach. The more expensive hotels restrict access to the beach in front of their hotel. There is a small area to the far left( facing the sea) of the lighthouse which has 3 public beaches. The first, which you access via a lot of steps, just after the Jaz Fanara Resort is tiny and very crowded, costs 300 Egyptian pounds entry fee, has no toilet and is expensive. Not recommended! (I think it might be called Egyptian Village, but no signs). As you continue round the bend in the road to the left, you reach the sea, with a monument. On the left is the Renaissance Golden View hotel. There’s a car park on the right and this gives access to 2 areas - El Fanar and Del Mare. Both are good and both cost 150 pounds for entry. Both have access to the jetty and steps into the sea. Both have toilets and reasonably priced restaurants (eg: 200 pounds for pizza, 200 pounds for cocktail) with reasonable quality. Del Mare has some more luxurious sun beds, but is a smaller area than El Fanar. You reach the reef drop off via the jetty. The reef there is beautiful, lots of fish, colourful coral. When we visited, there was a very strong current towards the left, so you need to be careful, as getting back to the jetty, even with fins was hard work. You can swim the reef along the whole beach, you just can’t walk along, due to barriers. The reef flat nearer the shore is not well protected, so the coral is mostly dead, but there are still lots of fish. The other end of the beach is the Farsha Cafe. It only costs 100 pounds entry fee and has good facilities. It has beach access as well. However, the food and drinks here are relatively very expensive and poor quality and we did not return.

Drove five days straight to this beach. The reef is beautiful a lot of fish. But the cafe restaurant is just a bit of a shambles, firstly the price of coffee went up every day, secondly when the dollar settlement rate dropped from 50 to 45 pounds (although officially 52) and thirdly the waiters who are not friendly can take half a cup of the cafe you left near the deckchair and expected to drink a little later, and then just hammer.

the barrier is very nice, it is accessed from the bars in the area, cost of sunbed and umbrella 3/5 euros per day. organized and international staff, speak English correctly (which is not always obvious), free showers. small beach with access to the sea before the barrier, suitable for children while from the pier you enter a natural aquarium. the barrier is guarded until 18/18.30 and the staff is very attentive and helpful

If you fly to Charm and your hotel hangs a red flag, do not despair, take a taxi and run to El Fanar beach, which is in Hadaba district.Admission is $4 . Excellent, windless bay, high rocky mountains protect from wind. Smooth entrance to the sea, convenient for children who do not swim well. Thanks to the coral reefs, you can see beautiful fish, be sure to bring masks if you have fins, a towel, snack and water, or in a cafe. Cons: They don't give us a towel, there's no change of clothes, we didn't know where the toilet was, it was a boon for two hours. To whom it scares I can offer Terrazino beach all the facilities, but no reefs.

The diving spot is very nice. The entrance to the beach may feel that it requires some maintenance. Other than that, its a good place to dive in. Beware of the diving operators working here. They might charge exorbitant money for the photos that they click for you while you dive.

You must visit here for the fantastic reef which is locally known as Ras Um Sid. The admission is now 150 EGP which includes a bottle of water. The coffee from the restaurant is to die for as well as the epic customer service from all the staff.

I get what someone else said about the Russians, they are a law unto themselves but the climate, surroundings, reef and fish/via snorkelling is fantastic. Ignore the Ruskkies if you can. My first time in Egypt.We were not hassled ever. Two ladies on our own, helpful staff, £150 Egyptian pounds is nothing and you get a towel and water. Nothing was too much trouble for the boys assisting us. They played fabulous music at a sensible volume. Personally I thought it was good value for money!!! The reef and snorkelling made my whole trip worthwhile!

Great place, the coral reef and the sea are beautiful. Access to the sea is easy and from a wooden pier. The beach is equipped and with 3€ each you have the sunbed for the whole day. Eventually you can eat something there, there is a bar equipped. For diving lovers there is also a diving center. Beautiful colors and calm sea. Highly recommended to see at least once in the holiday.

Quite nice place. Restaurant has many options. We found nice ice coffee here only in Sharm. It doesnt have a beach but it has a a nice place to dive. The prices are sometimes different than the menu. It sometimes change even during the day but staff is nice and helpful.

Public access beach, 150 Egyptian pound for access with bed, umbrella and bottle water. Easy access to shallow water and deeper water for decent snorkeling and diving access point. The reef if still in fair condition and the best option so close to Sharm.