Do you need to wake up early to reserve a sun lounger at an Egypt resort beach?
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For an early pre-breakfast swim, exchange your used beach towel for a clean one the evening before and keep it overnight, so you do not need to collect a towel first thing in the morning.
35 days ago Clean towel collected the evening before
If you don't need a front-row lounger, arriving at 10–11 AM still works — in March at least, spots were available. The beach is large enough that latecomers can find something.
To get a front-row lounger, aim to arrive by 7 AM — have breakfast and head straight to the beach. Later arrivals are left with middle or back rows.
Front row — arrive by 7:00 AM
Getting up at 6 AM pays off: by 6:30 the beach is quiet, the air is fresh, and loungers are still available. The bocce ball area is a smart choice — loungers there are more spread out, so neighbours can't crowd you. The bar is also nearby. If you want direct sun, just pull the lounger out from under the umbrella.
Bocce ball zone — best spot for uncrowded loungers
Many travelers find waking up at 6 AM just to secure a sun lounger unacceptable on a holiday. If you prefer to sleep in, it's worth checking with your hotel in advance whether paid lounger reservations or less competitive beach zones are available.