Where's the best place to swim in Sahl Hasheesh and how do you access the beach (entry points, coral, currents)?
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TL;DR
The near beach has a sandy lagoon perfect for swimming with kids, with coral entry points on both sides for snorkeling; you can access the sea from several spots along the pier, including between the Palace and Beach hotels, or from the wild beach past the Albatros Beach hotel.
What the community said
No need to go to the far beach — the near beach has a sandy lagoon that's great for swimming with young kids.
today sandy lagoon on the near beach
On either side of the lagoon there are coral entry points ('gates') with lots of fish — great for snorkeling and watching marine life.
today coral gates flanking the lagoon
At low tide, lots of starfish appear right near the shore — kids love it.
today starfish at low tide
You can reach the sea from several access points along the pier, including the stretch between the Palace and Beach hotels.
today pier access between Palace and Beach hotels
There's also a wild beach right past the Albatros Beach hotel — locals swim there even with a 5-year-old, so there are plenty of entry options.
today wild beach past Albatros Beach hotel
There's a nice seafront promenade — walk, scooter, or rent a buggy car for $15/hour right at the hotel to explore the coastline in both directions.
today buggy rental — $15/hour