Marsa Alam is an Egyptian town on the southern coast of the Red Sea, which is still largely untouched by tourism and development. The town's famous diving spots, such as Elphinstone, Dolphin House and Abbu Dabbab, and its pristine beaches make it popular for travellers. The marine life is extremely diverse; spinner dolphins, dugongs, sharks, tuna, moray eels, skates and other sea creatures can often be seen in the numerous reefs and coves. The water temperatures make it possible to dive 365 days a year; even beginners can learn quickly and safely on the house reefs of the various diving schools.
