Marsa Alam holidays are all about remote tranquillity, although the resort has been steadily growing since the inception of an international airport in back 2001. Originally a small fishing village, Marsa Alam is proving a popular destination for wind surfing and diving enthusiasts as well as those looking to get away from it all and enjoy the sun and beaches. Situated along the west coast of the Red Sea in the Eastern part of Egypt, Marsa Alam holidays also give access to a bounty of coral reefs and home to the spinner dolphin and sea turtle. The resort is located around 4 hours drive from Hurghada.