Makadi Bay is a tranquil bay with sandy beaches and some easy snorkelling just off the shore. Excursions to the most popular site for snorkelling in Hurghada, the deserted paradise island of Giftun, in the Marine National Park, are also possible from Makadi. And along the coast, on the way to Hurghada, there is another top spot: the beach of Sharm El Naga. Snorkelling is ”the” watersport par excellence in the Red Sea. With the wealth of underwater life in all destinations, snorkelling is an easy and very enjoyable way to spend some time and discover the wonders of the marine life. Whether you go out from your resort beach, or you spend a day or half a day on a snorkelling boat, you will collect unforgettable memories! In the Red Sea, snorkelling is particularly easy, as the high salinity of the water allows you to float almost without effort. Follow though our Snorkelling Guide tips, for those areas where currents and waves can make it a bit more challenging. Here are some of the nicest spots for snorkelling in Makadi Bay: - Giftun Island National Park. The island has currently two operations, with restaurant, bar, toilets, beach volley and fresh water. The day is spent on the dazzling white sandy beaches and snorkelling on their coral heads scattered in the shallow lagoons. An hour away by boat, all hotels and diving or aquacentres offer a day excursion to this paradise.
- Sharm el Naga Beach, some 20km south of Hurghada, is a very pretty bay with a top class fringing reef and easy access to the corals, with all necessary facilities - snorkelling equipment can be rented there as well.
In all hotels you will find watersport and diving centres hiring snorkelling equipment, and organising guided and non-guided snorkelling trips to the best places in the area. They also cater to the tiny ones, with professional guides teaching your kids how to use snorkel, mask and fins, for an experience they will never forget. Another way to have some great snorkelling is joining one of the scuba diving boats, going out on daily basis for half day or full day trips to the best sites in the area. Have a look at our Diving and Snorkelling Maps to check out the names and location of the area’s snorkelling sites. |