Soma Bay Location
Soma Bay is located on the Red Sea, about 50 kilometers to the south of Hurghada international airport, 5 Kilometers to the north of Safaga. Soma bay is bordered by the Red Sea to the east and Red Sea Mountains to the west.
Soma Bay measures almost 10 millions square meters and it has been developed by Abu Soma develop company since 1991. The resort is surrounded by the sea on all sides and it has some of the most beautiful sandy beaches in Hurghada.
Soma Bay Get In
By Plane
Daily flights, both charter and scheduled airlines fly from many European main cities to Hurghada international airport.
Daily flights between Cairo and Hurghada international airport offered by Egypt air.
Soma Bay Weather Forecast
The weather in general in Soma Bay is ideal. The average temperature is 25°C in Winter between December and February, almost same for Spring between March and May, Between June and August could be 28°C and 23°C between September and November. The average minimum could be 16°C. The hottest months are June, July and August and the warmest time of the year normally early August.
Soma Bay Hotels
Soma Bay offers some luxury hotels, a championship golf course and a diving and kite surfing center for example
- Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay 5 stars
- Robinson Club Soma Bay 4 stars
- Sheraton Soma Resort Bay 5 stars
- The Breakers Diving & Surfing lodge 4 stars
- Westin Soma Bay Golf Resort and Spa 5 stars
- The Cascades Golf Soma Bay
Soma Bay Activities
Here are some of the activities you can have while you spend your vacation in Soma Bay
Diving and Snorkeling
Soma Bay offers some of the best coral reef in the world with crystal clear water and a variety of marine life including crocodile fish, barracudas and morays. Panorama Reed, Abou Kafan and Salem Express are among the best spots to experience the underwater landscape.
Golf
Soma Bay Golf is one of the finest in Egypt. the 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course, designed by Gary Player offers stunning views of green fairways amid the surrounding desert and is attached to the Cascades Golf Academy. Also for the less experienced golfer there is a nine-hole Golf Academy course designed also by Gary Player.
Kitesurfing
The Crystal clear water of the Red Sea and the steady side shore winds with the flat warm water make Soma Bay an ideal place and one of the best location in Egypt for Kitesurfing.
Spas
Soma Bay offers some great spas like Thalasso Therapy where you can receive all the massages, body scrubs and face rituals you desire and a variety of hydrotherapy treatments.
Nightlife
Unfortunately Soma Bay is a hotel based holiday, so if you feel like going for a great nightlife then you have to head to Hurghada.
Soma Bay Real State
Here are some of the very famous Soma Bay real state. a variety of layouts ranging from one to four bedrooms in single units or duplexes
- Abu Soma Reef
- Soma Breeze
- Marine Residences
- Wadi Jebal
Soma Bay Excursions and Tours
While you are in Soma Bay you still can enjoy going for some Hurghada excursions like
- Diving Hurghada Trip
- Gifton Island Hurghada – Hurghada Boat Trips
- Hurghada City Tour – Excursion Hurghada – Hurghada Tours
- Luxor Private Day Tour – Luxor Sightseeing – Luxor
- Monasteries of St. Anthony & St. Paul From Hurghada
- Quad Biking Hurghada – Morning Safari Moto
- Safari Hurghada – Super Safari Badawia all in one
- Sea Scope Hurghada – Semi Submarine Hurghada
- Ghost City day tour from Hurghada
- Cairo one day tour from Hurghada by coach
- Cairo attractions – Hurghada to Cairo By Plane
Communication
Egypt has four mobile operators and they are offering a lot of roaming bundles mobile services. The services cover 4G, 3G, ADSL and broadband Internet services.
Egypt code : +2
Mobile services code
We : 015
Orange : 012
Etisalat : 011
Vodaphone : 010
Electricity
Egypt has the power plugs and sockets of type C and F. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
Soma Bay Transfer
If you are coming to spend your vacation in Soma Bay, you can arrange your transfer in advance to start your holiday with hassle free. You can arrange your arrival / Departure from Hurghada international airport to your resort in advance with very special prices via www.golavita.com/taxi-hurghada/
- Taxi Hurghada Transfer to Kempinski hotel
- Taxi Hurghada Transfer to Robinson Club
- Taxi Hurghada Transfer to Sheraton Soma Bay
- Taxi Hurghada Transfer to The Breakers diving & surfing lodge
- Taxi Hurghada Transfer to Viva Blue resort
All those transfer cost the same price including the waiting time at Hurghada international airport, Meet & Assist, Welcome drink and 24/7 services.
The price is 12 Euro per car
FAQ
What is the best time to come to Soma Bay?
The best time to come to Soma Bay is January, March and July but put in your mind that the prices for the hotels, fly tickets will be more expensive. The cheapest prices during November, so you can save money if you will purchase well in advance.
Is it safe to come to Egypt and Soma Bay?
As some of our clients rote before(Please, be smart, and don’t go if you think you’ll be uncomfortable. But, if you’re feeling confident and are looking for a fun and affordable destination that is filled with culture and sun, then head to Egypt! Follow the tips listed above, and I think you’ll have a great time)
