Which beach entry point is better for swimming in Sharm el-Sheikh — left or right side?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: today
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
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.
1 day ago Third staircase — good for snorkeling
The elevator typically has no long queues and works smoothly for both going down and coming back up.
1 day ago 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.
3 days ago 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.
3 days ago Right beach — toilets, ground-level entry