The temperature averages at around 30 degrees all year round. Be sure to take in the ancient temple of Seti, dating back to 1279 BC. You’ll find it on a long desert road and it will offer you a glimpse into another world. Take in the ancient granite quarry that once delivered the building blocks for imperial Rome and take a look at the Cleopatra Mines.
Steeped in history, you can still see where the settlements were and where the Egyptian Pharaohs once obtained their emeralds. Enjoy stunning diving while at Marsa Alam. The area is surrounded by spinner dolphins, hammerhead sharks and dugongs, so take care. To see the Dolphins, visit Dolphin House Reef (Sha’ab Samadai) where they responsibly manage tours that won’t upset their natural habitat.
While in Marsa Alam, you’ll enjoy the 4-star Sol Y Mar Dar El Madina or the upmarket Iberotel Coraya Beach Resort. The Oasis Hotel is situated right by a diver’s paradise or there’s the beautiful Crowne Plaza Sahara Sands Port Ghalib Resort.