Which beaches in Egypt are good for swimming and snorkeling?

Montemaro is praised for its beach and overall grounds, making it a good option specifically for the beach area, although food, service, and entertainment are rated poorly.

Sunrise's beach area is rocky, guests swim from a pontoon, and the sun loungers are wooden — the beach zone is unimpressive.

There is very little space for swimming at the beach itself, but this is easily remedied by the neighbouring beaches on either side.

The beach at Baron resort felt extremely overcrowded — too many people in a small space, making swimming uncomfortable.

Sunny Beach has two beach options: a closed lagoon with no fish or coral (fine for kids only), and a netted beach where trash accumulates at the barrier. The open sea area is shallow, and deeper water is occupied by yacht moorings. The resort's real strengths are food quality and cleanliness — not the beach.

A small or underwhelming hotel beach is often offset by a wide selection of pools — a common trade-off at many Egyptian resorts where beach space is limited.