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Which beach entry point is better for swimming in Sharm el-Sheikh — left or right side?

From messages by 3 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 8 days ago

TL;DR

The right-side entry is more comfortable with toilets and facilities at the bottom. The left side is on a plateau with a steep staircase and no toilet. Near the second staircase the water is shallow; the third is deeper but the bottom is still visible.

What the community said

From the rooms, the most convenient way to the sea is via the right-side descent or right gallery: most of the route avoids stairs, with only one short side stair section remaining.

20 days ago Right-side descent / right gallery

At low tide, the water on the right side of the pier near the staircase remains about neck-deep, so it is still possible to stand there.

38 days ago Right side of the pier — neck-deep water at low tide

There is a paid pontoon on the left; reports indicate that its staircase is more convenient than the other entry options.

49 days ago Paid pontoon on the left

There's another entry option near Tiran bar (opposite the dive center), via the pier. No long staircase needed — just a short wooden ladder from the pier down into the water. Less crowded, comfortable tiered sunbathing area.

Pier near Tiran bar

Near the second staircase the water is shallow enough to stand. The third staircase leads to deeper water, but the bottom is clearly visible — good for snorkeling.

Third staircase — good for snorkeling

The elevator typically has no long queues and works smoothly for both going down and coming back up.

Elevator — no significant queues

The left beach is situated on a plateau and requires descending a tall staircase to reach the water. There are no toilet facilities on this side.

Left beach — no toilets, steep staircase

The right beach is the more comfortable option: the entrance is at the bottom, and there are toilets and basic facilities available.

Right beach — toilets, ground-level entry

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