The beaches compared
| Type | Example | Price found | For whom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island, boat trip | Orange Bay (Giftun), Paradise Island | depends on the offer, meal often included | White sand, clear water, snorkelling |
| Hotel or club beach, day pass | Dream Beach: 200 EGP per person, with towel, sunbed and a small bottle of water | 70 to 200 EGP according to reviews | No boat, with sunbeds and a bar |
| Public beach | Public Beach No. 4 (Ghalaba): 10 to 20 EGP according to reviews; rocky shore | 10 to 20 EGP | Small budget, local families |
Our choice
- The most beautiful, for a day: Orange Bay by boat, with lunch; see Orange Bay and Giftun Island. For another sand island, Paradise Island.
- Without a boat, with comfort: a day pass at a hotel or club; ask what it includes. To sleep near the beach, Sahl Hasheesh and Makadi Bay.
- Small budget: the public beach, with water shoes; see Hurghada's public beach.
Before you go
- Water shoes on rocky beaches, and sunscreen.
- Alcohol: not allowed on the public beach according to reviews; allowed in hotels and clubs.
- Water temperature: 21 to 28°C: see sea temperature by month.
FAQ
What is the most beautiful beach in Hurghada? The Giftun island ones, like Orange Bay, reached by boat.
Are there free beaches? No, even public beaches charge entry, sometimes a few dozen pounds.
What to do without a boat? Buy a day pass at a hotel or club.
The Hurghada Authority editorial team, 26 October 2026.
