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Port Ghalib is only 10 minutes from Marsa Alam airport and it is a location with big ambitions. Positioned on the Red Sea in Southern Egypt, the plan is build a world class incorporated resort community. The centre piece will be the harbour that will be able to handle over 1,000 vessels.

It is also well-known to scuba divers who travel here to catch their liveaboards that head out from from Port Ghalib. The unspoilt coral reefs feature some fantastic scuba diving along the coastline with the well-known Elphinestone Reef to the south being a very popular scuba diving destination.

It is also making its mark in the entertainment world. In 2009, Beyonce performed here as part of her “I am…” tour. It had been the 1st time the super star had played in The Red Sea or the Middle East and her appearance was very successful. Getting world stars such as Beyonce underlines the desire of Port Ghalib to make their name identified around the planet. Of course, it’s improbable that personalities such as Beyonce are going to be there every week but there are still other activities for visitors to do if they prefer a touch of adventure to relaxing in the sun.

As stated, Port Ghalib is a starting point for a good number of of the southern Red Sea liveaboard cruise trips. Day boats also operate from there. There are various superb dive sites along the coast from Marsa Alam and in contrast to the more popular resorts of Hurghada and Sharm, there are hardly any dive boats in the area consequently normally your party will be the only people at the dive site. Abu Dabab is a well known shore dive destination towards the south. People come in to witness the turtles feeding on the sea grass and if they are lucky, the resident Dugong may also show up. Abu Dabab is reasonably shallow so snorkellers can also come along too.

For non-divers, many different water sports is available or you can merely spend the days sun bathing. Trips are also available to Luxor, Cairo, the historical town of Quseir or even a camel trading market.

One of the fastest expanding places in the South of Egypt is Port Ghalib which is build around the superb marina.. Unique version for reprint here: Port Ghalib Ready To Boost Southern Red Sea Tourism.