Holiday in Soma Bay
Beach in Egypt — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇪🇬
Country
Egypt
Type
Beach
Best time to travel
Year-round, October to May ideal (pleasantly warm), summer extremely hot but water perfect, diving year-round
Budget/day
100-180 € (5-star, diving courses, spa)
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Hurghada about 4.5 hours direct flight, transfer to Soma Bay about 45 minutes
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What makes Soma Bay special as a destination?
Soma Bay is the most exclusive address on the Egyptian Red Sea – a peninsula about 45 kilometers south of Hurghada, offering only a handful of selected luxury resorts, a top-notch diving area, and a championship golf course, providing a level of quality unmatched in Egypt. Those seeking tranquility, quality, and underwater adventures will find the ideal refuge in Soma Bay. The peninsula juts out like a finger into the Red Sea, offering beaches on both sides – the west side with calm, shallow waters and the east side with direct access to the open sea and the best reefs. The house reef of Soma Bay is among the best-preserved along the entire Egyptian coast. Divers and snorkelers rave about intact coral walls that drop vertically, Napoleon fish, turtles, and with a bit of luck, even dolphins. The PADI-certified dive centers on-site offer courses for all levels. On land, the Cascades Championship Golf Course, an 18-hole course right on the coast designed by Gary Player, impresses with breathtaking views over the Red Sea. The spa at The Breakers Resort is one of the most renowned wellness centers in Egypt, utilizing natural seawater and local minerals for its thalasso therapies. Unlike Hurghada and Makadi Bay, there is no hustle and bustle or mass tourism in Soma Bay. The few hotels – including Kempinski, The Breakers, and Robinson Club – focus on quality rather than quantity. The atmosphere is calm, well-maintained, and international. For German vacationers looking to soak up the sun even in winter, Soma Bay, with its 365 sunny days and winter temperatures around 24 degrees, guarantees relaxation. Hurghada Airport is reachable in 45 minutes.
What are the top highlights in Soma Bay?
The top highlights in Soma Bay include Hausriff Soma Bay, Cascades Golfplatz, Thalasso-Spa, Tauchparadies, Exklusive Halbinsel.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Hausriff Soma Bay
One of the most intact reefs in Egypt with steep walls, Napoleon fish, turtles, and dolphins
Cascades Golfplatz
Championship 18-hole course by Gary Player right on the coast with sea views from every hole
Thalasso-Spa
First-class wellness center with seawater therapies, minerals, and holistic treatments
Tauchparadies
PADI dive centers with courses for all levels, wreck diving, and night diving in crystal-clear water
Exklusive Halbinsel
Only a few selected hotels on the entire peninsula – maximum peace and privacy
Kite- und Windsurf-Revier
Constant winds on the east side of the peninsula, ideal for experienced kiters and windsurfers
Hotels in Soma Bay
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When is the best time to visit Soma Bay?
The best time to visit Soma Bay is Year-round, October to May ideal (pleasantly warm), summer extremely hot but water perfect, diving year-round. Very hot, 36-42°C, dry heat, water 27-29°C, wind on the east coast In winter: Warm and sunny, 22-26°C, water 21-23°C, ideal for golfers and divers
Recommended travel time
Year-round, October to May ideal (pleasantly warm), summer extremely hot but water perfect, diving year-round
Summer
Very hot, 36-42°C, dry heat, water 27-29°C, wind on the east coast
Winter
Warm and sunny, 22-26°C, water 21-23°C, ideal for golfers and divers
How much does a holiday in Soma Bay cost?
Budget travellers: 60-90 € (4-star all-inclusive)/day, mid-range: 100-180 € (5-star, diving courses, spa)/day, luxury: 200-450 € (Kempinski suite, golf package, private boat)/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
60-90 € (4-star all-inclusive)
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
100-180 € (5-star, diving courses, spa)
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
200-450 € (Kempinski suite, golf package, private boat)
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Soma Bay?
Flight to Hurghada about 4.5 hours direct flight, transfer to Soma Bay about 45 minutes
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Book Soma Bay as a winter escape – January to March are perfect with 24°C and hardly any rain, while Germany freezes
Take a diving course on-site – the reef is spectacular and the centers are excellently equipped
Visa at Hurghada Airport for 25 USD (stamp at the bank) – bring US dollars or euros in cash
Sunscreen factor 50+ is mandatory – the desert sun is more intense than in Europe, even in winter
Robinson Club Soma Bay is ideal for German guests – German-speaking support and high-level all-inclusive
What should you eat in Soma Bay?
Typical specialities in Soma Bay: Sayadiya – spiced fish rice with caramelized onions and cumin, a coastal classic of Egypt, Mahshi – stuffed grape leaves, peppers, and zucchini with spiced rice, a traditional Egyptian family dish, Kofta Kebab – spiced minced meat rolls from the grill with flatbread and tahini sauce, Konafa – crispy kadayıf pastry filled with cream or nuts, soaked in sugar syrup, Fresh mango juice – Egypt has excellent mangos, the juice is sweet, thick, and a must-try.
These specialties you must try!
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