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Marsa Alam, Egypt
Marsa Alam is one of the fastest growing holiday resorts in Egypt, popular with wind surfers, divers and sun worshippers fortunate enough to have discovered the resort's remote tranquility.
Although previously a small fishing village, the construction of an International Airport in 2001 has established Marsa Alam as an upcoming and exclusive holiday resort. With a host of tourism projects planned for the near future, Marsa Alam is set to rival the popularity of established Egyptian resorts such as Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh. It will also have the largest marina in the Middle East, a golf course, and much more.
Egypt's most southerly resort is increasing in popularity and with weekly UK flights from Manchester and Gatwick, it won't be long until more people discover the delights of the simply luxurious Marsa Alam. Only 5 hours from the UK.
For diving enthusiasts, The Red Sea is a treasure waiting to be discovered, boasting kilometres of beautiful coral reefs and an abundance of magnificently coloured sea life.
While Egypt has become a popular destination for divers eager to experience the magic of The Red Sea at first hand, the spectacular dive sites of Marsa Alam still remain relatively uncrowded, allowing holiday makers to discover the area's ship wrecks, coral walls and underwater gardens in peace.
Situated 6.5 nautical miles from the Marsa Alam coast, the Elphinstone site is teeming with sea life including sea turtles and anthias. An impressive variety of sharks are also known to visit the reef, including hammerheads, grey reef sharks and from October to January, white-tip sharks.
The Elphinstone site is suitable for sea users of all skill levels, from snorkellers to experienced divers. The reef's northern plateau is very shallow, offering superb snorkeling possibilities, whilst the southern plateau is much deeper, with a drop-off at 30m (100ft) leading down to depths of up to 70m.
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