Best snorkeling entry points in Sharm el-Sheikh — El Fanar vs Farsha reef
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TL;DR
El Fanar is easier to enter via its pier. At Farsha (Holiday Beach), the pier is broken, but the reef to the west toward the port is more vibrant, and the boulders right off Farsha teem with marine life 200–300m from shore.
What the community said
The pier at Holiday Beach near Farsha is currently broken. Swimming over the coral without damaging it or yourself is only comfortable at high tide.
1 day ago Holiday Beach (Farsha) — pier broken
At El Fanar, the easiest and most comfortable way to reach the reef is by entering the water from the pier.
1 day ago El Fanar — pier entry
The reef west of Farsha, heading toward the port, is more lively and diverse than the reef at El Fanar.
2 days ago Reef west of Farsha toward the port
Directly offshore from Farsha there are live boulders covered in marine life, roughly 200–300 meters from the beach.
2 days ago Live boulders off Farsha, 200–300m from shore