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El Fanar

Ras Umm Sid, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
0020 (0)69 3662218
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Type: Beaches, Reefs, Bar/ Clubs, Dance Club/ Discos
Traveller Description: El Fanar is a superb place for relaxing and soaking up the sun, not to mention having a look at the marine life. However, make sure you go to the... more »
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Grimsby, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

The place has improved since November. New towels and bottled water now being handed out, The place has been cleaned up and lots of new plants and flowers added which is really nice. The pier has just had some new steps fitted. The toilets are cleaner then they were, unfortunately they do need a complete make over, however my partner... More

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Bucharest
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45 reviews 45 reviews
10 attraction reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
90 helpful votes 90 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

The main reason why we decided to come to El Fanar beach is snorkeling of course. We stayed very close to El Fanar in Renaissance Golden Beach Hotel which has also pretty good snorkeling off the beach but we decided to try another beach to see more underwater fauna diversity. And we were not dissapointed. Thousands of fish with different... More

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London, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

60 Egyptian Pounds to get in, that included a towel and a bottle of battle. Great place - wish we found it earlier!

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Leeds, UK
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54 reviews 54 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Costs 60 L.E to get in and that gets you a towel and a bottle of water. Bar and food are very good the Pizzas are very nice indeed (as of April'13) Sit Jetty side if you want to get the sun all the way through the day the other side looses it later on a bit. Snorkels were 25... More

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Uppsala, Sweden
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24 reviews 24 reviews
16 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

This beach is very good for snorkeling. You'll find plenty of cool fish to study beneath the water surface and also some corals in different colors. I went here during my stay at Aida Better Life Resort, and unfortunately this hotel has the worst part of the beach, where every sunbed is cramped together. It almost feels like you're lying... More

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Sofia, Bulgaria
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30 reviews 30 reviews
11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

We've enjoyed the afternoon we've spent there. It was quiet and relaxing, the reef was by far the best in Sharm, what else would you want..

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Cheltenham, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

Far better that Shark Bay as it is less spoilt & destroyed! Get there early if you want to pick your spot and there is a small charge to get in but you get a bottle of water along with a fruit kebab if you are early enough.

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Bishop Auckland, United Kingdom
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34 reviews 34 reviews
12 attraction reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

Having visited El Fanar our 1st time was amazing, the snorkelling here it out of this world. We were really taken back by it. In Narma bay we got excited at just seeing a few bits of coral, this place has so much of it and thousands of fish to look at. If you want to go snorkelling you have... More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

fantastic beach and snorkelling no hastle can stay all day for 6 english pounds each. dont take your own food not allowed. Darren and Carol

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Bergen, Norway
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2013

Amazing ,fantastic snokle and diving paradise. we have dived there alot of times, nice cafe ,good food, beatiful just sit and look at see ,having coffe between dives. WE always dive whith HANY ORBIT DIVECENTER here in Hadaba, you find the center at hotel Dive in Resort. Even for night dives this place is so fantastic,,,definitly coming back.. laila &... More

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