Guide to Makadi Bay

"Hemming a deep horseshoe bay of sandy beaches, Makadi's quality hotels are a classy match for its crystal clear seas."

A Gary Player golf course, a scuba diving school, sailing, windsurfing and canoeing, tennis, volleyball and a pampering spa … that should be enough to keep most people happily active from morning till night. And as there's a focus on families here, most hotels have splash pools, playgrounds and often much more to entertain the little ones too. Some 30km south of Hurghada, Makadi is among the newer Red Sea resort areas. Set around a deeply indented bay, its fine hotels and attractive 'village centre' fill the gap between the sandy beaches and the striking desert dunes. Elegant hotel complexes stand in generous grounds, linked by broad avenues to the central marketplace of shops, eateries and entertainment. Most hotels have a bar on the beach, so you needn't miss a moment's tanning time. And all have inviting swimming pools and bags of sunbathing space. Of course, the gorgeous coral reefs and underwater world need little introduction, and there are glass-bottom boat trips to enjoy a glimpse of the deep. Evenings are generally quiet and relaxed – time to wind-down with sundowners and table talk, or wander along to the Makadi Centre's restaurants and bars. Makadi Bay is Egypt at an easy pace, where relaxation and recreation are seamlessly intermingled.

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