Is it safe to swim in the Red Sea in Hurghada without water shoes?

The Red Sea is generally safe if you follow basic rules: don't touch anything, don't feed fish, and don't step on corals. The water is extremely salty, making it very hard to sink.

Stingrays can be present near the shore even on clean sandy beaches in Hurghada. Warning signs about stingrays in shallow water near the beach would be a helpful safety measure.

Water shoes in the Red Sea are a safety necessity, not just a comfort item. The sea contains many dangerous and venomous creatures regardless of how clean or sandy the beach looks.