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Explore by interestsOctober – May
Peak season
5 – 10 days
Average trip length
Visa
Visa on arrival for most nationalities (~$25 USD)
Tap Water
Bottled water recommended
Airport
Marsa Alam International (RMF), 60km from town
Currency
Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Winter
Jan – Mar
Comfortable temperatures, excellent visibility for diving. Dugong sightings common.
Spring
Apr – Jun
Warm and dry. Turtle nesting season begins. Great for marine life.
Summer
Jul – Sep
Hot but water is warm and inviting. Fewer crowds than Hurghada.
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Language
Arabic (English in resorts)
Timezone
UTC+2 (EET)
Best Time to Visit
September–May (warm water, calm seas)
Electricity
220V, Type C/F plugs
Autumn
Oct – Dec
Peak season. Pristine reefs, whale shark sightings possible in December.
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