Sharm el-Sheikh vs Hurghada - which is better for coral reefs and snorkeling?
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TL;DR
Travelers report that Sharm el-Sheikh has richer coral reefs and cleaner water than Hurghada, with higher-quality hotels (reflected in higher prices). The 'Sharm Reef' beach area with a pier leading straight to coral is especially praised.
What the community said
One traveler notes that Sharm el-Sheikh beats Hurghada overall: cleaner water, better-preserved reefs, and higher-quality hotels — which explains the higher price tag.
1 day ago Sharm el-Sheikh vs Hurghada
At the Sharm Reef beach area, you can spot plenty of fish right from the pier, especially during quiet hours (like lunchtime, when most tourists are back at their hotels).
1 day ago Sharm Reef beach
A traveler recalls her first-ever trip abroad to Sharm el-Sheikh back in 2011 — she was impressed by how much marine life was visible right off the hotel's reef.
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