Is it safe to swim in Hurghada – are there sea urchins or dangerous creatures near the shore?
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TL;DR
Yes, sea urchins can be found near the sandy shore in Hurghada and their spines can injure your feet; many travelers wear special water shoes when swimming or just stick to the hotel pool instead.
What the community said
One traveler stepped on a sea urchin and managed to remove the spine from her heel herself — no complications, but she warned that the sea can be dangerous and urged others to be careful.
1 day ago sea urchin spine injury
After hearing about sea urchins, another traveler asked whether special rubber water shoes are needed both in the water and on the sand, since she'd read urchins live near sandy beaches.
8 days ago rubber water shoes
One vacationer admitted that due to the heat and concerns about the sea, he prefers spending time at the hotel pool while waiting to get his rash guard back, instead of swimming in open water.
9 days ago hotel pool as alternative