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Two whole grilled fish on a pewter dish, with lemon wedges.

Marsa Alam & the Red Sea · Marsa Alam

The tables of Marsa Alam

Few addresses, plenty of fish: the southern Red Sea's table.

€€ Mid-range

Marsa Alam village has a handful of fish and grill restaurants along the coast road, often attached to a dive centre. With hotels so isolated, these addresses are the only alternative to full board.

The extra bit

Book a return taxi from the hotel: there is no public transport and no cruising taxi.

Know before you go

Distances are long: the nearest restaurant may be twenty kilometres away.

Directions

Coast road, Marsa Alam, Red Sea

Directions

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