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Makadi Bay
27.2579, 33.8116
Makadi Bay is a sheltered curve of white sand and shallow turquoise water between Hurghada and Safaga, built around a cluster of family resorts. Its calm, gently shelving beach and house reefs make it one of the easiest places on the coast to snorkel — just wade in and drift over coral heads busy with reef fish, sometimes only steps from your sun lounger.
The bay's protected waters suit families and beginners, while day boats run out to livelier offshore reefs for those wanting more. With desert hills behind and reef straight ahead, it's a relaxed, all-inclusive kind of Red Sea stop rather than a town — sun, sand and easy snorkelling in one spot.
Know before you go
House reefs vary a lot between resorts, so check whether yours has a swimmable coral shelf before booking if snorkelling is the priority.