Can you swim to Siwa Spit in this bay in Egypt, and are there any swimming restrictions?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 11 days ago
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 11 days ago
TL;DR
Recent traveler feedback says swimming in the bay itself is generally unrestricted, but access to Siwa Spit from the beach can be blocked by a guard. If you specifically want to reach the spit, travelers suggest approaching from the water rather than trying to walk in from shore.
The latest feedback says there are no swimming limits inside this bay, so travelers can generally swim wherever they want within the cove. That freedom of movement is described as the bay’s main advantage.
A recent traveler report says they were not allowed onto Siwa Spit from the beach side because a guard was posted in the corner of the beach area. In practice, that means shore access may be blocked.
The same report suggests that if you really want to reach Siwa Spit, approaching from the sea may be the only workable option. There is no confirmed land entry, but access by water is mentioned as the possible route.
Another traveler comment indirectly supports the idea that the sea is the main draw here rather than hotel pools. The practical takeaway is that visitors come to this spot mainly for open-water swimming in the bay.