Sahl Hasheesh

Sahl Hasheesh: Elegant Beach Resort near Hurghada

Sahl Hasheesh is a stylish resort bay about 20 km south of Hurghada, with a long sandy shoreline, calm turquoise water and a beautiful seafront promenade. Its spacious, upmarket hotels make it ideal for couples and families who want peace and quiet close to Hurghada’s excursions.

Top Highlights

The Old Pier – a popular snorkelling spot with coral and colourful fish close to the shore.

The promenade – a seaside walk lined with cafés and restaurants, perfect at sunset.

Boat trips and diving – excursions to Giftun Island and nearby reefs leave from the Hurghada area.

Desert safaris – quad biking, jeep tours and Bedouin dinners in the Eastern Desert.

Planning Your Visit

Sahl Hasheesh is about 25 minutes from Hurghada International Airport and enjoys sunshine all year. It makes an easy base for day trips to Luxor and for the Red Sea’s best snorkelling. Browse our trips below, or compare Soma Bay and Marsa Alam.