A small budget resort south of Hurghada is loved by fans of beach holidays. Find out what reviews tourists left about Safaga. What they write about hotels, prices, local beaches and excursions.
The appearance of the resort and the impressions of tourists
The Egyptian authorities decided to develop tourism in Safaga in the 1980s. They wanted the dark sands on the shores of the Red Sea to become a health brand as well as thalassotherapy, but their expectations were not met. Few people believed in the healing power of the sands, investments stopped, and a large-scale project burst like a soap bubble.
However, every cloud has a silver lining! Safaga has turned into a small resort between the sea and the mountains with several hotels, affordable prices and an average level of service. Russian tourists are not frequent guests here. According to reviews, the rest in Safaga is quite comfortable. All praise the sandy beaches, dry, sunny weather and the clear Red Sea.
The seaside town has a busy port through which cargoes to Egypt pass. The Safaga Sea Gate is actively used by Muslim pilgrims from Africa who travel to Mecca. In summer, during the holy month of Zul Hijja, the resort gets crowded. Sometimes cruise ships enter the port.
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Eugene: "There is always the first line, and the beaches are not overcrowded. Since we need a quiet family vacation with children, the absence of discos is a blessing."
Best hotels
There are a little more than a dozen 3-5 * hotels in Safaga. If the search engine shows more, then most likely it offers options in the nearby resort of Sama Bay. The hotel staff hardly speaks Russian. Look for hotels in Safaga on Hotelluk and tours on Level.travel.
The best hotels in Safaga, according to tourists' reviews:
Menaville Safaga 4 * is an excellent option for a family vacation. Tourists are delighted with the Menaville Spa. Double room with breakfast and dinner costs from $ 88.
Coral Sun Beach Safaga 4 * is a resort hotel for beach lovers, 20 km from the center of Safaga. An all-inclusive double room starts at $ 70.
Lotus Bay Resort 4 * is a comfortable complex with an outdoor pool, sun terrace, spa and sauna. An all-inclusive double room starts at $ 75.
Amarina Abu Soma Resort & Aquapark 5 * is a luxury hotel with a water park, two swimming pools and a private sandy beach. Double room with breakfast starts from $ 61.
LanaSN: "We rested at the Menaville Resort 4 * in the fall, good price-quality ratio. No need to wait for the luxury level, but for the price it is quite excellent. Clean, calm and hospitable. There are shops near the hotel. There are no huge extra charges."
Beaches
A huge plus of Safaga is spacious beaches, not overloaded with vacationers. You don't have to hustle around other tourists! The coast is divided between hotels and covered with dark sand. The entrance to the water is shallow, the depth increases gradually. There are picturesque coral reefs off the coast, so diving enthusiasts have plenty to do too!
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Olga: "The sea is clean, warm. We bought a mask, coral and dived without fear to see the fish. Every day we met the dawn. It is unforgettable. The impressions from the rest were only positive."
Excursions
There are few attractions in this Egyptian resort. According to reviews, outside of hotels in Safaga there is nothing to do, so excursions to Cairo are popular among tourists - $ 55, Luxor - $ 40-65, boat trip to Utopia island - $ 25, camel riding - $ 25, sea fishing - $ 25 and ATV safari - $ 20-25.
Diving in Safaga is less interesting than in Marsa Alam, but there is something to see! Popular for diving are the coral reef around Safaga Island, the Salem Ferry Wreck, Sharm El Naga Coral Bay, Panorama Reef and the beautiful Sandy Island.
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When is the best time to go
Safaga is a year-round resort in Egypt. In winter, there are few tourists, because the weather is quite cool and windy. The air and sea water temperatures are the same - about + 20 ° С. There is intense heat from May to September. During the day, the thermometer rises to + 35 ... + 38 ° С, and the water in the Red Sea warms up to + 28 ... + 30 ° С. If you can't stand the summer heat, but love the warm sea, come to Safaga in April, May, October or November.
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Is it worth going
The small town is located 60 km south of Hurghada, next to the luxury resort of Soma Bay. Transfer from Hurghada airport takes about an hour. Safaga is a great place for a relaxing holiday by the sea if you are satisfied with the average level of service.
The beaches are good, but the choice of hotels is small. In addition to a beach holiday, you can go diving, windsurfing and sailing. There is almost no infrastructure, so vacationers go to Hurghada or to the neighboring resort of Soma Bay to buy all the food and souvenirs.
Safagaforever19: "The sea is wonderful, clean, warm + 28 ° С, there are many places both on the sea and on the beach. The area is well-groomed, you can walk in front of other hotels, it's up to 0.5 km in one direction and the other, and then - desert. There is no special entertainment, animators work with children. The general impression is good, 12 days have passed in the same breath. I recommend for families with kids and for whom partying is not the most important thing.
