Is it safe to swim near the reef in Egypt and what should you know before entering the water?
Based on 1 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 4 days ago
TL;DR
Enter the water from the beach near the pontoon where there's sand. Near the pier it's slippery from dead coral — water shoes are essential. The reef is best suited for confident swimmers only.
What the community said
The reef is popular with divers and snorkelers and gets rave reviews, but it's not the safest spot — only recommended for confident swimmers.
8 days ago
At high tide, adults can swim along the shore even with a float ring. The safest entry point is near the pontoon, where the bottom is sandy.
14 days ago Pontoon entry point — sandy bottom
Near the pier, dead coral deposits make the bottom very slippery — water shoes are a must. Children who like to crawl or lie in the water may still scrape their knees even with shoes, as coral starts close to shore.
14 days ago Pier entry — water shoes required