Photogallery of Marsa Alam, Egypt

Once a small village, Marsa Alam is nowadays a truly beautiful resort that becomes even more attractive and comfortable year after year. New four- and five-star hotels open here in order to welcome more foreign guests. This Egyptian resort is particularly popular with fans of scuba diving. Divers from all over the world try to visit Marsa Alam to see the treasures of the underwater world hidden in the depths of turquoise water. Are you a fan of little crowded beaches and relaxed recreation away from big cities? Marsa Alam is never overcrowded, and only the central part of this resort is vibrant and active. In the past, Marsa Alam was an ordinary village, a modest and even dull-looking small settlement. Local people were mostly fishermen. The settlement got such a beautiful name after a coral reef. There is also a theory that name Marsa Alam means “a fishing village”. When the government of Egypt decided to develop resort tourism in the country, the first hotels started slowing opening in Marsa Alam. The former village turned into a resort town in the 90s of the 20th century. However, the process was slow until 2001. The opening of an international airport nearby was a huge step forward for tourism in this region. Starting from the first decade of the 21st century, Marsa Alam has been a favorite resort for many European tourists. Year after year, the number of flights to this part of Egypt is only growing. That being said, Marsa Alam is still an undiscovered … Read further