Coraya Bay

Solymar Reef Marsa

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Solymar Reef Marsa?

The bar is located right on the Solymar Reef Marsa.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Plateau Restaurant is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Solymar Reef Marsa?

There are 40 places to stay in the Solymar Reef Marsa area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Solymar Reef Marsa include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5192541&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Jaz Maraya Resort</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=172952&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Steigenberger Coraya Beach (Adults Only)</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5230450&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Alaya</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7494645&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Ghalia Residence</a></li></ul>

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7.9

/ 10 Very good

#40 out of 64
in Red Sea Governorate

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Solymar Reef Marsa is located on the Red Sea (part of Indian ocean) and it is in the 40th place out of 64 beaches in the Red Sea Governorate region The beach is located in an urban area.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and concrete cover, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Solymar Reef Marsa shoreline is completely occupied by the hotels. The beach facilities are only available to hotel guests. Their list includes, loungers and umbrellas, beach restaurant, toilets. During the season this beach line is supervised by a lifeguard.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, snorkeling.

Fans of active recreation can take part in beach volleyball.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

2 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam, which has a rating of 8.1.

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Historical

+31 ^oC +24 ^oC

Air temperature

6.3 M/S

Wind

+25 ^oC

Water temperature

1 M

Wave height

Port Ghalib, Red Sea Governorate,

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Beach overall scores

Water

Exceptional

9.5/10

Cover

Poor

3.3/10

Cleanliness

Good

7/10

Amenities

Tolerable

4.9/10

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Solymar Reef Marsa is located in Red Sea Governorate within Port Ghalib, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

User reviews

"It's a great place to stay! The locals are incredibly friendly and welcoming. There are plenty of activities to choose from to fill your day. They even have entertaining programs for kids. The rooms are lovely and well-maintained, with daily cleaning service. Additionally, they provide three complimentary bottles of water in each room, and fresh towels are provided daily."

Lana Karpova

"The beach had fantastic activities for children. We are grateful to Jaruska for making our stay enjoyable. Our daughter couldn't stop talking about her, which is why we came back twice this year. The hotel was peaceful and had everything we needed. It was the perfect place to unwind and appreciate the stunning surroundings."

Jana Novotná

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6 accomodations nearby

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360m from the beach

9.4

Excellent

Jaz Maraya Resort

Resort

Located at nearest locality

Port Ghalib

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7.9km from center

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Steigenberger Coraya Beach (Adults Only)

1.1km from the beach

9.4

Excellent

Steigenberger Coraya Beach (Adults Only)

Resort

Located at nearest locality

Port Ghalib

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8.6km from center

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1.1km from the beach

9.5

Exceptional

Alaya

Hotel

Located at nearest locality

Port Ghalib

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8.6km from center

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7.1km from the beach

4.2

Frustrating

Ghalia Residence

Serviced Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Port Ghalib

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1000m from center

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10.4km from the beach

9.3

Excellent

Iberotel Costa Mares

Resort

Located at nearest locality

Port Ghalib

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2.6km from center

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19.9km from the beach

8.7

Excellent

Magic Tulip Beach Resort & Spa

Resort

Located at nearest locality

Port Ghalib

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12.1km from center

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Beach features

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General features

ownership
- Entrance for hotel guests only
- Private hotel beach
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach
size&shape
- Length - long, about 500 meters
- Width - sufficient

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8 (Very good)

Leucus Limen, Egypt

Hotelux Oriental Dream Marsa Alam

8.3

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Leucus Limen 33.6 km

Marsa Alam, Egypt

Elphistone Resort Marsa Alam beach

Elphistone Resort Marsa Alam

8.5

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Marsa Alam 25.8 km

Port Ghalib, Egypt

Madinat Coraya

7.7

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water

Port Ghalib 8.1 km

Port Ghalib, Egypt

Steigenberger Resort Alaya Marsa Alam

8.1

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Port Ghalib 9 km

Port Ghalib, Egypt

Ghalib Beach

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water

Port Ghalib 0.7 km

Port Ghalib, Egypt

Fayrouz Beach

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water

Port Ghalib 1.3 km

Port Ghalib, Egypt

Tulip Beach

8.1

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water

Port Ghalib 11.9 km

Port Ghalib, Egypt

Abu Dabbab

8.3

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Port Ghalib 24 km

Port Ghalib, Egypt

Sharm El Nabaa Beach

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Port Ghalib 26 km

Leucus Limen, Egypt

Mangrove Bay Resort

7.8

Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Leucus Limen 28.7 km

What to do in Solymar Reef Marsa? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

When it comes to what to do in Solymar Reef Marsa, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.

Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Plateau Restaurant• 2 min walk
Marsa Club House Res...• 2 min walk
Swimming Pool Bar Re...• 3 min walk
Breeze Roof Bar• 4 min walk

Attractions

Steg Thee Corners Se...• 22 min walk
Ginkgo Bay• 3.3km
El Masduda• 4.6km

Transport

RMF• 5.6km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Solymar Reef Marsa?

The Solymar Reef Marsa is concrete. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is very sharp, to get into the water, you need to use a ladder.

What are the key activities at Solymar Reef Marsa?

For sunbathing and relaxing, Solymar Reef Marsa has comfortable sun loungers, and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Solymar Reef Marsa is also suitable for the following water activities:

Snorkeling

Activities available on the ground:

Beach volleyball

Is the Solymar Reef Marsa good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low. In the season the beach is attended by lifeguard.

Solymar Reef Marsa does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

So the overall recommendation of the Solymar Reef Marsa for swimming is positive.

Is the Solymar Reef Marsa good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. The beach is owned by hotel so its guests have access to the entire infrastructure. The cover is concrete and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Solymar Reef Marsa secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Solymar Reef Marsa?

The bar is located right on the Solymar Reef Marsa.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Plateau Restaurant is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Solymar Reef Marsa?

There are 40 places to stay in the Solymar Reef Marsa area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Solymar Reef Marsa include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

Ghalia Residence

How far is the Solymar Reef Marsa from parking?

The Solymar Reef Marsa has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

Are there any attractions nearby Solymar Reef Marsa?

There are 3 attractions near Solymar Reef Marsa that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Steg Thee Corners Sea Beach located in 1.6 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Solymar Reef Marsa?

The month with the highest temperature in Solymar Reef Marsa is August. Its average value reaches 34°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 31°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 21°C and water 23°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Solymar Reef Marsa (Red Sea Governorate) is suitable for all lovers of sunbathing on the beach, because here there are basic facilities - sun loungers with umbrellas. And this fits perfectly into the concept of a comfortable holiday. There is only one possible problem, if for some reason you do not get a sunbed, then you will not have more opportunity to hide in the shade during the sunniest day time, since there is no natural shade on the beach. But can this be a stop for sunbathers? If you want to get to know more about the beach, we advise you to study the photos above.