# Hurghada Marina > Hurghada Marina is a gated yacht harbour and promenade in Sakkala, the town's favourite evening stroll and the departure point for many boat trips. Entry is free, with no ticket. Cafés and restaurants run from morning until late; the best time is the hour before sunset. Allow an hour for a walk, two with dinner. Web page: https://yesgo.io/egypt/hurghada/hurghada-marina - City: [Hurghada](https://yesgo.io/egypt/hurghada), Egypt - YesGo score: 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) - Time on site: 1 h - With kids: Fine with kids - Entry: Free, through security gates - Hours: Unofficially 10:00–00:00; each café has its own hours - Location: Sakala Square, Sakkala; 400 m south of El Mina Mosque - From El Mina Mosque: 5-minute walk along the seafront - From Village Road hotels: Taxi, Uber or Careem, 15–25 minutes - From HRG airport: About 10 km by road, 20–30 minutes by taxi - Boat trips: Boats leave for Giftun (Mahmya), Orange Bay and dive sites - Payment: Visa and Mastercard in many restaurants; cash in Egyptian pounds for taxis and tips - Time needed: 1 hour for a walk, 2 with dinner - Coordinates: 27.22616, 33.84104 - Facts checked: 03.11.2026 ## Key facts - **Free** — entry to the promenade: no ticket, just security gates (source: Unofficial: Nasha Planeta and Sputnik8 travel guides) - **400 m** — south of El Mina Mosque — a 5-minute walk along the shore (source: OpenStreetMap; Wikidata (coordinates)) - **Giftun** — boats leave here for Giftun and Mahmya islands, Orange Bay and dive sites (source: Official Hurghada Marina website; Hurghada tour operator listings) - **2008** — the year the marina officially opened (source: Official Hurghada Marina website; Wikidata) - **150,000+ m²** — area of the marina, promenade and harbour basin (source: Official Hurghada Marina website (SuperyachtNews gave 120,000 m² in 2010)) - **≈ 10 km** — by road from Hurghada airport (source: OpenStreetMap (route); Nasha Planeta guide (10–15 km)) - **Sakkala** — the old port district at the south end of central Hurghada; address: Sakala Square (source: Official Hurghada Marina website; OpenStreetMap) - **2 gates** — the promenade is fenced, with entrances at either end (source: Unofficial: Nasha Planeta and Sputnik8 guides) - **Faces east** — the sun sets behind the town, not over the sea (source: OpenStreetMap; Red Sea coast geography) > **Come for the evening, not the afternoon** At midday the promenade is hot, shadeless and half empty. From about an hour before sunset the lights come on, every café opens and the whole town turns up. Plan your visit around that — and keep **small Egyptian pound notes** for taxis and tips even if you'll pay for dinner by card. ## Is Hurghada Marina worth visiting? Yes, for an evening. Hurghada Marina is a yacht harbour wrapped in a wide promenade lined with cafés, restaurants, bars and shops. Locals call it **the Marina** or **New Marina**; it's also signed as Marina Boulevard. It officially opened in 2008 and covers more than 150,000 m² in Sakkala, the old port district. It replaced a run-down waterfront quarter and is now the most polished public space in town. The promenade is fenced, security staff watch the gates and there is very little hard selling, so it's an easy, relaxed walk — families included. Taxis drop you at the gate and you walk in. Skip it if you want history or a beach: there's neither. It's a modern harbour, and the appeal is dinner by the water, the yachts and the evening crowd. If you're in Hurghada for more than a few days, it's the best night out that doesn't need a tour. ## Things to do at Hurghada Marina - **Walk the harbour loop** — the promenade wraps around the basin, so you can do a full circuit and end up back at your gate. - **Look at the yachts** — everything from day-trip boats to big motor yachts, lit up after dark. - **See El Mina Mosque across the water** — from the north end of the promenade its minarets rise behind the masts, best after sunset when they're floodlit. - **Browse El Souq** — the marina's shopping arcade with clothes, jewellery and souvenirs; pricier than the bazaar but without the haggling. - **Book a boat at the harbour office** — fishing, a sunset cruise or a private trip to the islands. - **Stay for a drink** — shisha, ice cream or a beer; the bars get livelier and younger towards midnight. ## Where to eat at Hurghada Marina Dinner by the water is the main reason to come. Tables sit right above the berths, and the choice runs from Egyptian and Mediterranean food to Asian dishes and pub burgers. The marina's own list of venues includes Olie's Restaurant & Bar, Luca's Pub & Grub, Friends Bar, Wok Wok and L'imperator, with shisha cafés and coffee shops in between. Expect higher prices than in El Dahar or the streets of Sakkala outside the gates — you pay for the view and the calm. Many restaurants add a service charge and tax to the bill, so check the bottom of the menu. Unlike many town cafés, the marina bars serve alcohol. **Paying.** The currency is the Egyptian pound. Visa and Mastercard work in many marina restaurants, but carry small notes for taxis, tips and little purchases. ## Boat trips from Hurghada Marina Most boats to **Giftun** and **Mahmya** islands, to [Orange Bay](https://yesgo.io/egypt/hurghada/orange-bay), snorkelling trips and dive boats — including multi-day liveaboards — leave from the marina berths. Tour operators usually pick you up at your hotel and bring you here for a 9:00 or 10:00 departure. Not every trip uses the marina, though: some boats leave from hotel jetties or other piers in Hurghada. Check the boarding point on your voucher rather than turning up on spec. Without a tour, you can hire a boat at the harbour office on the promenade for fishing, island hopping or a sunset cruise. Agree the price and what's included before you board. ## How to get to Hurghada Marina 1. From El Mina Mosque on El Shahid Street in Sakkala, walk 400 m south along the seafront — about 5 minutes to the nearest marina gate. 2. From the hotels on Village Road or Sheraton Road, take an Uber, Careem or taxi — 15–25 minutes. Ask for “Hurghada Marina”. Taxis have no meter, so agree the fare first. 3. On a budget, take a white city minibus along Sheraton Road towards Sakkala, get off by the marina and walk 5–7 minutes. Minibuses don't go inside the fenced promenade. 4. From Hurghada airport (HRG) there's no direct public transport: a taxi covers the 10 km in 20–30 minutes. It's easier to drop your bags at the hotel first. 5. Security at the gate may glance at your bag — routine, and entry is free. 6. To get back, order a car in the app from the gate: taxis wait outside, but you have to agree the fare. ## Opening hours and the best time for photos The marina publishes no official hours. Guides give roughly 10:00 to midnight for the promenade, and cafés and bars set their own times, some staying open later. Hurghada faces east, so the sun sets behind the town and the mountains, not over the sea. You won't get a sun dropping into the water, but the late light on white hulls is lovely, and right after sunset the floodlights come on. For turquoise water and full berths, come early in the morning before the excursion boats leave. In the evening, shoot the lit masts with El Mina Mosque behind them from the north end of the promenade. ## Before you go: checklist Tick off what's ready — your ticks are saved in this browser. - [ ] Small Egyptian pound notes - [ ] Uber or Careem installed, mobile data working - [ ] Leaving an hour before sunset - [ ] Waterfront table booked if it's high season or a Friday - [ ] For a morning boat trip: the boarding point on your voucher - [ ] A light layer — it can be breezy by the water at night ## Hurghada by the water: compare and choose Every Hurghada place by the water that YesGo has rated. - [Hurghada Fish Market](https://yesgo.io/egypt/hurghada/hurghada-fish-market) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · Free entry; seafood sold by weight - [Hurghada Marina](https://yesgo.io/egypt/hurghada/hurghada-marina) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free - [Sahl Hasheesh](https://yesgo.io/egypt/hurghada/sahl-hasheesh) — YesGo score 28/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · Free - [El Gouna](https://yesgo.io/egypt/hurghada/el-gouna) — YesGo score 26/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · No ticket; entry permit needed - [Hurghada Grand Aquarium](https://yesgo.io/egypt/hurghada/hurghada-grand-aquarium) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · $35, $32 online; kids 4–9 $17.50 - [Orange Bay](https://yesgo.io/egypt/hurghada/orange-bay) — YesGo score 21/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · Trip from $20 + park fee ≈ $5 - [Dolphin House](https://yesgo.io/egypt/hurghada/hurghada-dolphin-house) — YesGo score 21/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · Tours from $17 + ≈ $5 fee ## An evening in Hurghada: bazaar, mosque and marina Late afternoon in the lanes and bazaar of El Dahar, then El Mina Mosque by the fishing harbour, and dinner beside the yachts. YesGo sets the times and transfers. 1. [El Dahar Old Town](https://yesgo.io/egypt/hurghada/el-dahar-old-town) — YesGo score 39/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · Free 2. [El Mina Mosque](https://yesgo.io/egypt/hurghada/el-mina-mosque) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free, between prayers 3. [Hurghada Marina](https://yesgo.io/egypt/hurghada/hurghada-marina) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free ## Not to be confused with This page is about the marina in central Hurghada. El Gouna, north of town, has its own Abu Tig Marina, and several other Egyptian resorts have a “New Marina”. Hotels with Marina in their name are separate properties, although The Bay Hotel stands right on this promenade. ## Tips - Arrive an hour before sunset: walk the loop in daylight, then eat once the lights are on. - The best shot is from the north end: yachts in front, El Mina's minarets behind. - Eating on a budget? Have dinner in Sakkala and come to the marina for coffee and the stroll. - Doing a Giftun trip? Check the pier on your voucher — not every boat leaves from the marina. - Pair it with [Hurghada Museum](https://yesgo.io/egypt/hurghada/hurghada-museum), which has an evening session and is a short ride away. - Want a calmer marina? Spend an evening at Abu Tig in [El Gouna](https://yesgo.io/egypt/hurghada/el-gouna). ## Questions ### Is there an entrance fee for Hurghada Marina? No. You walk in free through the security gates and pay only for food, drinks and boats. This is unofficial, but no tickets are sold. ### What is there to do at Hurghada Marina? Walk the harbour loop, look at the yachts, eat or drink by the water, browse the El Souq shops and book a boat trip at the harbour office. ### Is Hurghada Marina worth visiting? Yes for an evening: it's the calmest, cleanest public space in town, with dinner beside the yachts. No if you want history or a beach. ### How do I get to Hurghada Marina? By Uber, Careem or taxi — ask for “Hurghada Marina”, 15–25 minutes from Village Road hotels. It's a 5-minute walk from El Mina Mosque, and white minibuses run along Sheraton Road. ### What are the opening hours of Hurghada Marina? There are no official hours. Guides give roughly 10:00 to midnight; bars and restaurants set their own times. ### Do Giftun Island trips leave from Hurghada Marina? Most do, along with trips to Mahmya and Orange Bay. Some boats leave from hotel jetties or other piers, so check your voucher. ### What are the best restaurants at Hurghada Marina? The marina lists Olie's Restaurant & Bar, Luca's Pub & Grub, Friends Bar, Wok Wok and L'imperator among its venues, plus shisha cafés and coffee shops. Expect higher prices than in town. ### How far is Hurghada Marina from the airport? About 10 km by road, 20–30 minutes by taxi or Uber. There's no direct public transport. ### Can you see the sunset over the sea from the marina? No — Hurghada faces east and the sun sets behind the town. The evening light on the yachts is still beautiful, and the lights come on right after. ## How we checked The opening year, area, address, venues and boat trips (Giftun, Mahmya, Orange Bay, diving) come from the official marina website; the year is cross-checked with Wikidata. The area differs between sources — over 150,000 m² on the official site, 120,000 m² in SuperyachtNews in 2010 — and we use the official figure. Berth counts disagree (150 and 200), so we leave them out. Distances to El Mina Mosque and the airport are measured from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata coordinates. The marina publishes no hours or entry rules: free entry, the gates and the 10:00–00:00 hours come from travel guides and are marked “verifying”, as are minibuses, taxi times and card acceptance. Boarding points were checked against several tour operators' listings. ## Sources - Official Hurghada Marina website: About, Harbor, Outlets, Contact - Wikidata Q141735764 (coordinates, opening year) - OpenStreetMap — marina and El Mina Mosque coordinates, airport route - SuperyachtNews, 22 October 2010 — Camper & Nicholsons Marinas contract, area and berths - Nasha Planeta travel guide — entry, gates, hours, airport transfer - Sputnik8 — Marina promenade in Hurghada - Hurghada tour operator listings (Musement, Headout, Taketours) — Giftun boarding points - Uber — Hurghada city page --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.