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Marsa Alam Q&A discussion

nicolaw

2007-01-25 15:08:37

Yes I have seen the picture of the waterslide at the Dreams and it looks ok. May be a bit tame for my daughter after the Titanic but its better than having nothing.

Can you access their website (dreams) as I can access the sharm hotels but not the marsa Alam one?

Thanks

june39

2007-01-25 15:58:51

you can get on to the marsa alam site but you have to just let the site run through the pics you cannot select they are updating the dreams marsa alam site

bushbaby

2007-07-01 15:40:46

marsa alam

we've been to sharm 3 times and loved it but fancy a change.has anyone been to marsa alam recently and is it a resort i.e are there some shops and restaurants there outside of the hotels also do you need a visa as you dont if you're not going outside of sharm
thanks

dannic

2007-07-01 19:11:11

have stayed at the kahramana last year and off to the coraya on 25th july. snokelling is fab. swam with approx 30 wild dolphins, denis the dugong at abu dabbab, turtles, guitar sharks. husband dived with white tip reef sharks & a couple of hammerheads but they were miles out so dont fret! loved marsa alam - nothing there,nothing outside hotels which are very spreadout and def not in walking distance of each other, perfect for the absolute get a way. get a visa when land - very easy as tiny airport and only one flight at a time.

bushbaby

2007-07-02 18:00:20

has anyone been in october?if so can you tell me if it gets dark very early and if it is still hot in the day? i dont mind cool nights but want to get a tan!
thanks

bushbaby

2007-07-02 18:02:22

has anyone been to marsa alam in october? if so is it still hot -i dont mind it being cool at night but want to get a tan!
thanks

Egyptian Pete

2008-01-23 20:38:01

Marsa Alam

Hi All
Going to the Calimera Habib in Marsa Alam 2nd April for two weeks :tup

anyone been there recently, I know it's in the middle of nowhere but that's fine we are going just to relax but if anyone can recommend any trips that are worthwhile then please let us know, and if some of the temples are accessible for day trips, any information no matter how small will be appreciated.
Kind regards and Happy hols
Pete & Ann

dannic

2008-01-23 22:31:37

Re: Marsa Alam

Hi,
I absolutely loved the Kahramana & the Coraya at marsa Alam. You are right when you say Marsa Alam is in the middle of "nowhere" but thats what we wanted. Sorry cant help much with the trips as never ventured far - only on bus to day dive boats!! Dive centre Pioneer Divers at Calimera Habbiba / Kahramana is reasonable for snorkelling trips if you dont dive. I know alot of reports and advice to be found on T*** A***** Marsa Alam forum but dont know if I can mention this here??!!
Happy holiday!

shirlhaley

2008-01-24 09:14:33

Marsa Alam

Just booked at holiday to Marsa Alam, know will need visa but
Marsa Alam airport is not mentioned in consulates list of ports of entry where you can get a visa. Does anyone know if you can get visas at
Marsa Alam

Thanks

dannic

2008-01-27 20:38:48

Re: Marsa Alam Q&A discussion

Getting a visa at marsa alam upon arrival at the airport is easy - just hand over your cash to the guy at the counter in the arrival hall and he stamps your passport :welcome

Costs 15 US$ each but they will accept £sterling and Euros too.

debbieislush

2008-01-29 08:12:17

Re: Marsa Alam Q&A discussion

Does anyone know if there are any ATMs in Marsa Alam yet, cant get any feedback, only info that said there were none was from 2006, so wondering if anyone has seen or used any whilst in Marsa Alam...
I dont have a chip and pin card only a cash point card with Cirus, have money going into bank whilst away, dont want to be in the middle of no where and unable too access my bank for cash...
PLEASE... is there anyone who can advice me as i am booking up this week, if there are none then i will have to consider hurghada instead...
Thanks peeps...
Debbie...x

Barry72

2008-01-29 14:50:07

Re: Marsa Alam Q&A discussion

I have used a cash machine at the Kahramana hotel while we stayed at the Calimera Habiba, it gave egyptian notes which can be changed at reception if need be(only seemed to want euros, dollars or sterling at airport) I have read else where that some other hotels have them. I would highly recommend the Calimera for a relaxing time, we enjoyed our week lasy year so much that we are returning in May for a fortnight.

Barry.

debbieislush

2008-02-06 13:25:37

Re: Marsa Alam Q&A discussion

Thank you for answering my question...

Debbie...x

chrisbluenose

2008-02-16 18:57:07

Re: Marsa Alam Q&A discussion

Anyone been the Utopia Beach, reviews on another site looked ok but trust this one more, Going in Oct, any advice or anything please?

carolc

2008-02-19 15:13:09

Re: Marsa Alam Q&A discussion

Hi,
We are going to the Iberotel Layama Hotel at Easter flying out on the 18th March and have been told that it is a very nice hotel, has any one been lately who can give us a update on this hotel.
Many thanks
carol

Barry72

2008-02-20 10:12:21

Re: Marsa Alam Q&A discussion

Have a look on Google Earth, there are some pictures and it shows the bay to give you and idea of what to expect.

Barry.

carolc

2008-03-10 15:18:16

Re: Marsa Alam Q&A discussion

Hi,
Can any one tell me if there is a dress code for the men at night ie trousers to be worn at the Iberotel Layama Hotel.

Thanks in advance.
carol

jpl

2008-03-10 17:39:37

Re: Marsa Alam Q&A discussion

Hi Carol,

We were at the Iberotel Lamaya last September. No long trousers required for the chaps for evening meal. Smart shorts were fine.

Hope you have a great time. It's a lovely hotel.

:cheers