Turquoise water
Pale to deep blue.
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Marsa Matrouh's best-known and loveliest beach, a small cove in the arms of sand-coloured cliffs west of the city, with clear water shading from pale turquoise to deep blue; its name, Agiba, means wonder, for the beauty of the view. You reach the beach from the cliff top down a long stone stairway, and on the way a high terrace looks out over the cove where visitors stop for photos, lined with small stalls selling pottery, Bedouin goods and souvenirs. The sand is soft and white, rocks and reefs lie close to shore, and small caves have been carved into the cliff by the waves. The surf is strong on some days, so watch the flags and instructions and do not swim far out. Entry is usually free and services on the beach are basic, so bring water, food and shade. The best times are the morning, before the crowds, or just before sunset from the cliff top; it is busiest in July and August.
Pale to deep blue.
A view over the cove.
Carved in the cliff.
About twenty-five kilometres west of Marsa Matrouh city
On calm days yes, but the waves sometimes run high and rocks lie close, so follow the flags and lifeguards and stay near the shore.