Egypt is no longer a hidden beauty.
With golden powdery sand, crystal clear water, and untouched nature, Egypt is the new country to book a vacation to.
For many, the country's main attractions are its ancient monuments. Yet, despite the mystical beauty of the Pyramids or ancient tombs in Luxor, beauty can also be found along its coasts.
Sharam El Shiekh is classified as one of the most popular tourist attractions for travelers in Egypt. Still, the vision of heavenly beaches located on the shores of the Red Sea are countless.
Here’s a list of beaches in Egypt - other than Sharam El Sheikh - that will blow your mind:
1. Sharm El Luli in Marsa Alam
Marsa Alam is located on the western shore of the Red Sea and is currently seeing fast increasing popularity as a tourist destination and development.
Sharm El Luli in Marsa Alam was ranked #3 in TripAdvisor's '2017 beaches in the Middle East' list. It’s a stretch of long, mostly sandy beach with a few rocky outcrops and a shallow sandy bottomed stretch of water.
If you spend time snorkeling, you can observe butterfly fish, the exotic colored Napoleons, and the bright orange clownfish - made famous by the film 'Finding Nemo.'
Half of all identified hawksbill turtles in the region were spotted at Sharm El Luli, according to a study by the local conservation group HEPCA of Red Sea turtles.
2. Sahl Hasheesh
Located directly upon the shore of the Red Sea, it is only a comfortable 30-minute ride from the center of Hurghada.
Sahl Hasheesh is booming as a modern resort town with a luxurious resort community. This wondrous paradise has 12 km of sandy beach.
As you move back to your resort and away from the calm serene waters, you’ll be greeted with the relaxing hands of professional spa specialists.
For newly married couples, honeymoons in Sahl Hasheesh is highly experienced and accredited.
3. Marsa Matrouh
Marsa Matrouh is a resort town on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast, known for its lagoons and white-sand beaches.
It’s located on a large bay, with the resort stretching along the shore.
West of the town, Cleopatra’s Beach is surrounded by rocks, creating a natural pool called Cleopatra’s Bath. Its astounding and breathtaking seashore landscapes are described as one of the best in the world.
Some believe that Cleopatra herself used to bathe in Matrouh’s awe-inspiring waters.
4. Ain El Sokhna
A getaway where dolphins can be seen playing in the sea? Yes please.
Ain El Sokhna is ideal for short beach escapes. It allows travelers to combine a visit to the Great Pyramids of Giza with a relaxing sunset on the white beach.
Travelers can enjoy water sports such as riding jet-skis, wind surfing, and kayaking.