Hurghada Travel Guide : Abu Monkar island Hurghada

Saturday, 15 July 2023

Abu Monkar island Hurghada Red Sea Egypt

Abo Monkar Island is an extension of the Giftun Island located in front of the of Hurghada beach, which is a beach resort 40 kilometers along Egypt’s Red Sea coast.

Transportation to Abo Monkar is very easy, you can rent a private boat from Hurghada , the journey takes 45 minutes.

Guided boat tour to Lovely Island and Abo Monkar Island to go snorkelling and relax.

You do not have to be a professional diver to enjoy the sight, the turquoise transparent water in Abo Monkar Island makes snorkeling a pleasure, where you can observe the colorful coral reef and various underwater inhabitants.

Abu Monkar island Hurghada considers one of the best tourist attractions sites in Egypt.

This guided tour from Hurghada will give you a whole day to enjoy the colourful coral reefs, crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches of both Lovely Island and Abu Monkar Island – both a part of the Giftun Islands National Park.

Once you've arrived, you'll be able to explore the coral reefs while snorkelling – giving you the chance of spotting turtles, blue spotted stingrays, moray eels, barracuda and more – and you'll also be able to kick back and relax on the various different beaches. While you're on Abu Monkar, you'll also be able to explore the lake and mangrove forests situated in the centre of the island, where various different species of sea birds reside.

Map of fishing prohibited zones in the Egyptian Red Sea at:

1. Shedwan Island & The coral reefs around the island.

2. Giftun Islands (Big & Small), Abu Monkar Island, Abu Ramad.

3. Magawish Islands (Big & Small).

4. Fanous Reefs & Abu Ramad.

5. The area between Wadi El Gemal Island & the land and the island & the coral reef adjacent to it.

6. Hamata Island and surrounding reefs to 1 km from the edge of the coral reef adjacent to the islands.

7. The far Islands including (Brothers Islands, Abu Kizan, Zabargad, Roki, San Jons) and up to 1 km from the edge of the coral reef adjacent to the islands,

8. Ras Mohamed and the surrounding reefs.

9 Tiran Island & the surrounding reefs.

10. Gulf of Aqaba coast until 1 km from the edge of the coral reef areas, except the areas where fishing is allowed .

Abo Monkar Island is an extension of the Giftun Island, and is considered one of the most beautiful islands in the Red Sea. The island stands 45 kilometers away from Hurghada and can be easily accessed by a boat. It is a perfect spot for sightseeing, snorkeling, and diving activities. Abo Monkar is a short 45-minute boat trip from Hurghada.