El Fanar
El Fanar
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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- IvanaM2363144 contributionsAn amazing beachA beautiful beach and the sea is full of corals, so suitable for snorkelling too. Because it's pretty big, it may take time to get attention of waiting staff, but you still can go to bar and order there in person. Definitely recommend.Visited October 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 13 October 2023
- Pratyush M128 contributionsGood dive experienceThe diving spot is very nice. The entrance to the beach may feel that it requires some maintenance. Other than that, its a good place to dive in. Beware of the diving operators working here. They might charge exorbitant money for the photos that they click for you while you dive.Visited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 17 June 2024
- John HendryDurham, United Kingdom6 contributionsA Must visit whilst in Sharm El SheikhYou must visit here for the fantastic reef which is locally known as Ras Um Sid. The admission is now 150 EGP which includes a bottle of water. The coffee from the restaurant is to die for as well as the epic customer service from all the staff.Visited September 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 12 September 2024
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Дмитрий Ш
1 contribution
Dec 2024 • Couples
Drove five days straight to this beach. The reef is beautiful a lot of fish. But the cafe restaurant is just a bit of a shambles, firstly the price of coffee went up every day, secondly when the dollar settlement rate dropped from 50 to 45 pounds (although officially 52) and thirdly the waiters who are not friendly can take half a cup of the cafe you left near the deckchair and expected to drink a little later, and then just hammer.
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Written 26 December 2024
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Verner Obel
Frederiksberg, Denmark23 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
This review is very similar to a review from 5 years ago. I have visited the place many times over the last 15 years, but all the time it has gotten worse and worse as far as the place not being maintained and the eating places being both expensive and bad there. Everything is very neglected and dingy. Price for entry is EGP 150 = twice as much as before 5 years ago, and then a loan towel was also included. The place needs a loving hand, thus also a few steps, so that you can get into the water in several places. There is far too much focus on the egyptian staff on the site to make some quickly earned money without having to provide neither proper service nor ensuring that the site is maintained. The range of beautiful corals and fish has been greatly reduced since I started coming here 15 years ago.
Another significant minus of the place here is the amount of Russian tourists, who with their loud behavior and lack of respect for the fact that you are not allowed to just wade around on the corals, help to destroy the place in record time. However, it is still a beautiful snorkelling spot above average, where you can swim out into the deep from shallow water with good visibility.
Another significant minus of the place here is the amount of Russian tourists, who with their loud behavior and lack of respect for the fact that you are not allowed to just wade around on the corals, help to destroy the place in record time. However, it is still a beautiful snorkelling spot above average, where you can swim out into the deep from shallow water with good visibility.
Written 28 December 2023
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Pratyush M
128 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
The diving spot is very nice. The entrance to the beach may feel that it requires some maintenance. Other than that, its a good place to dive in. Beware of the diving operators working here. They might charge exorbitant money for the photos that they click for you while you dive.
Written 17 June 2024
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John Hendry
Durham, UK6 contributions
Sept 2024 • Couples
You must visit here for the fantastic reef which is locally known as Ras Um Sid. The admission is now 150 EGP which includes a bottle of water. The coffee from the restaurant is to die for as well as the epic customer service from all the staff.
Written 12 September 2024
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IvanaM2363
144 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
A beautiful beach and the sea is full of corals, so suitable for snorkelling too. Because it's pretty big, it may take time to get attention of waiting staff, but you still can go to bar and order there in person. Definitely recommend.
Written 13 October 2023
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Gina M
London, UK117 contributions
Aug 2020
Visited this beach twice during my stay. The snorkelling is excellent, especially from the pier. The staff ensure you are safe and advise swimmers about currents. We lunched twice, and the food was good and reasonably priced.
Written 25 August 2020
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sonia231
Canton of Zurich, Switzerland27 contributions
Nov 2020
El Fanar Beach, Sharm el Sheikh since 1992. Great beach and restaurants, and oriental bar-caffe for entire day.
Kind, polite and helpful beach management and team-- you will feel respected, and at home here.
Don't miss the sunset!
and don't miss swimming, snorkelling or diving off the wonderful jetty.
Lifeguard on duty (the best in all of Sharm El Sheikh!
Don't miss the Pizza at Mauro's Nausicaa restaurant!
If you wish for an Introductory dive contact Red Sea Marine at the Amir Sina Hotel.
Kind, polite and helpful beach management and team-- you will feel respected, and at home here.
Don't miss the sunset!
and don't miss swimming, snorkelling or diving off the wonderful jetty.
Lifeguard on duty (the best in all of Sharm El Sheikh!
Don't miss the Pizza at Mauro's Nausicaa restaurant!
If you wish for an Introductory dive contact Red Sea Marine at the Amir Sina Hotel.
Written 17 January 2021
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Alice B
Cassola, Italy74 contributions
Jan 2025 • Family
Great place, the coral reef and the sea are beautiful. Access to the sea is easy and from a wooden pier. The beach is equipped and with 3€ each you have the sunbed for the whole day. Eventually you can eat something there, there is a bar equipped. For diving lovers there is also a diving center. Beautiful colors and calm sea. Highly recommended to see at least once in the holiday.
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Written 6 January 2025
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Venture54901960530
2 contributions
Nov 2024 • Friends
Quite nice place. Restaurant has many options. We found nice ice coffee here only in Sharm. It doesnt have a beach but it has a a nice place to dive. The prices are sometimes different than the menu. It sometimes change even during the day but staff is nice and helpful.
Written 7 November 2024
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internationalgypsyUk
Morpeth, UK23 contributions
Dec 2024 • Solo
Public access beach, 150 Egyptian pound for access with bed, umbrella and bottle water. Easy access to shallow water and deeper water for decent snorkeling and diving access point. The reef if still in fair condition and the best option so close to Sharm.
Written 9 December 2024
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a che hotel/contatto serve chiedere per entrare con hotel non convenzionato?
Written 27 December 2019
5 euro ingresso compreso di lettino ombrellone e asciugamano
Written 7 January 2020
Purtroppo non glielo saprei indicare, eravamo tutti adulti
Written 18 December 2019
Some reviews say there are no toilets? What is the verdict on that?
Written 25 August 2018
This is the private beach you have to pay I think it was about £65 Egypt and the toilets are up on top across from the showers and the restaurant
Written 28 August 2018
Ciao! Ma si può stare in spiaggia senza prendere ombrellone e sdraio?
Written 22 October 2017
Ciao, dove sono stata io no. Ma costa talmente poco che ne vale la pena. Solo due Euro a testa per tutto il giorno
Written 22 October 2017
No, il przzo del biglietto comprende ombrellone, sdraio e una bottiglietta d'acqua... ma comunque, secondo il mio modesto parere, a Sharm è impensabile stare tutto il giorno sotto il sole. Il sole è molto più forte che in Italia, senza ombrellone ti sentiresti male e ti ustioneresti.
Written 20 December 2017
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