Can confident swimmers take the marked green route between Abu Dabbab Bay and Malikia Beach in Egypt?

The green route is a swim, not a boat trip. It is best suited to confident swimmers wearing fins, and it is not advisable once the sea becomes rougher later in the day.

Before leaving Abu Dabbab, check sea conditions near the bay’s southern exit. If there is noticeable swell, skip the swim, and review the wind forecast the day before.

In calm seas, swimmers can reach Malikia Beach or the Malikia pontoon, get ashore, and walk a short distance through the resort grounds to the bay. A small reef shark may occasionally be encountered near the pontoon.