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Orange Bay beach or paradise island hurghada

Orange Bay or Paradise Island? Which is better for Couples, Family with Kids, Seniors, Romantic and Honeymoon?
Discover what are the best beaches on Giftun Island in Hurghada, and a comparison between Orange Bay Island, Paradise Island, and the Mahmya, how to reach them, and the advantages and disadvantages of each beach. Discover the best Luxury and Standard family beaches in Hurghada and how to reach them, in addition to what are the best beaches for couples to relax under the sun.
Discover the islands of Hurghada and what are the best diving and snorkeling spots. Hurghada lovers best Tour operator in Hurghada will help you go to Orange Bay Beach or Paradise Island by Boat with Group or Private Speedboat or Private Boat Charters with low cost and Luxury Services.

Giftun Islands Beaches

Orange Bay Island Beach

Orange Bay Island Beach on Giftun Island are considered one of the best picturesque natural beaches in the Red Sea Egypt, suitable for families, activities and entertainment for children and the elderly, in addition to romantic places for couples. I recommend it to you.
· Free Luxury bathrooms.
· Special places to change clothes for men and women on the beach.
· Shops to buy children's equipment to play on the beach and buy high-quality swimwear.
· Places to buy frozen ice cream for children.
· Privacy, luxury, and quality seating to enjoy the morning sunshine in the winter from November until the end of April.
· Orange Bay Beach features wonderful wooden swings in the middle of the water.
· On the beach, there are reservations for entertaining activities for couples, such as riding on glass boats for 30 minutes.

How do I get from Hurghada to Orange Bay?

1. Reserve a place for you and your family members for a yacht trip daily from 8am to 5pm, including transportation, water games, and lunch.
2. Renting a private speed boat for 2-6 people to go to the beach and back.
3. Renting a private yacht for more than 4 people.

How long does it take to get to Orange Bay from Hurghada?

1. 20 min by Private Speedboat Rental or Boat Charters.
2. 11 km from any Marina in Hurghada.
3. if your hotel in Soma bay, Makadi bay, EL Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh, you can Get Private Transfer to any Marina in Hurghada then goto Orange Bay Beach.
One of the most important disadvantages of Orange Bay Beach is the low water level and the lack of enjoyment of swimming and snorkeling, in addition to tidal periods, in addition to the lack of places designated for families with special umbrellas.

Orange Bay Island Restaurants:

The management of Orange Bay Beach Restaurants on Giftun Island provides you with parties and events such as birthdays, weddings and happy occasions, to enjoy an ideal experience on the island's beach. Please specify your needs in advance by contacting us to provide a special party and meals according to your desires.

Dolphin Restaurant

Buffet timings: 12:00 PM 15:00 PM
Location: the ground floor in the right direction from Orange Bay Island directly.
Distinctive dishes of meat, salads, bread and soups are served with delicious taste.
The restaurant is suitable for families and large groups.

Turtle Pizza Restaurant

Buffet timings: 10:00 AM 17:00 PM
The restaurant offers distinctive dishes of the distinctive American and Italian pizza for everyone who wants to eat their own pizza on the beach.

Seafood Restaurant

Buffet timings: 08:00 AM 17:00 PM
Distinctive dishes are served from a seafood cocktail that is characteristic of Hurghada, from shrimp with a plate of pasta or mixed grills to your liking.

Seahorse BBQ & Steakhouse Restaurant

Buffet timings: 13:00 pm 15:00 pm
Location: Upstairs with a panoramic view from the top of the island
The restaurant serves signature dishes of hand-cut grilled black angus steak, wood-smoked barbecue, seasonal starters and charcoal grilled kofta.

Snack Bar - Burger

Buffet timings: 11:00 AM 16:00 PM
Distinguished dishes of burger sandwiches are served with french fries, special chicken pieces and soft drinks.

Dessert restaurant
Buffet timings: 11:00 AM 17:00 PM
The restaurant serves distinctive dishes of cakes, croissants, apple pies and crepes with delicious Turkish coffee and all hot and cold drinks.

Paradise Bay Island Beach

Paradise Island Beach is famous for being very suitable for families looking for privacy through special umbrellas for each family or couple, but it has some drawbacks that you should pay attention to before choosing. You can go to the beach daily by booking a yacht trip or renting a speed boat or a private boat.

What is special about Paradise Island?

1. The water depth is suitable for swimming, up to 200 cm from the ground.
2. Soft sand.
3. Special and luxurious umbrellas for every family.
4. Free water games on the beach for children.
5. Distinctive places to take photos and videos.

Things you will not like in Paradise Island Beach:

1. Crowded summer periods from May until the end of September.
2. The wooden boats are small and inconvenient for transporting tourists from yachts to the beach.
3. The beach area is very small compared to the length of Orange Bay Beach.
4. Harassment from beach workers for tips.
5. Irregular work and randomness in beach management.
6. The presence of rocks on the beach will be an uncomfortable factor for you while swimming.

Eden Island Beach

A distinctive beach that offers reservations for a full day with lunch on the beach, enjoying the sunshine, and special umbrellas for couples and families. It is not preferred by many tourists due to the high entrance ticket, in addition to the lack of additional advantages compared to the rest of the surrounding beaches on Giftun Island. You can reach it by renting a speedboat or a yacht cruise to the shores of Aden Island. 

Mahmya Island Beach

One of the most luxurious beaches on Giftun Island. In addition, you can enjoy the sunshine, swimming, and lunch on the beach with a special buffet. The Mahmya beach provides you with an hour of snorkeling with the best diving spots near the beach, wonderful water games for children, and special places for families and couples for more romance and passion. You can only reserve it through the Mahmya website.

Emo Island Beach

A small, newly built beach on Giftun Island that needs more development, modernization, and services.

Can you be diving and snorkeling on Giftun Islands Beaches?

You cannot dive on the beach or wear snorkeling equipment to swim and search for colorful coral reefs and fish. Two snorkeling stops in the best diving spots in Hurghada are provided within the trip program.

Luxury Beaches in Hurghada city
1. Dream Beach in Sheraton Street.
2. Mahmya Beach Sheraton Street.
3. Blue Beach in Hurghada marina.

Public Beaches in Hurghada city

1. The Old Sheraton Beach.
2. Al Mashrabiya Beach.
3. Shellghada Beach.
4. Roma beach.
5. El Sawaky Beach

Which part of Hurghada has best beaches?

Soma Bay, Makadi Bay and Sahl Hasheesh areas are considered among the most beautiful areas in Hurghada, which contain beaches with distinctive soft sand. All the beaches inside Hurghada city are good, but they contain rocks and rough sand, in addition to the uneven water level on the ground. The beaches of hotels and tourist resorts are good, but it is better to go to the beach of the charming Giftun Island, such as the Maldives.

Are there free beaches in Hurghada?

Hurghada currently contains a few free beaches without fees but without services, and they are located in the old Sheraton Street or the Arabia area.

Are the beaches sandy in Hurghada?

You can get the most beautiful sandy beaches on Giftun Island and the natural reserve islands adjacent to Hurghada, in addition to the beaches of the Soma Bay, Makadi Bay, and Sahl hasheesh areas.

Famous Fish in Red sea Egypt:

- Longnose Hawkfish
- Rays Fish
- Blue Spotted Rays Fish
- Napoleon Wrasse Fish
- Giant Moray Fish
- Lion Fish
- Stonefish Fish
- Titan Triggerfish Fish
- Clownfish Fish

Beautiful Fish of the Red Sea Egypt:

- Banner fish
- Masked Puffer Fish
- Masked Butterfly fish
- Rusty Parrot fish
- Giant Squirrel fish
- Clown fish
- Emperor Angel fish
- Striped Surgeon fish
- Falco Hawk fish
- Orange-Lined Trigger fish.