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Hurghada
was founded in the early 20th century, and until a few years ago,
remained a small fishing village. But today, it has gone on to become
the foremost tourist resort of the Red Sea coast and an international
center for aquatic sports. If it takes place in or on the water you
can do it here: windsurfing, sailing, deep-sea fishing, swimming,
but, above all, snorkeling and diving. The unique underwater gardens
offshore are some of the finest in the world, justifiably famous amongst
divers.
The warm waters here are ideal for many varieties of rare fish and
coral reefs, which may also be observed through glass bottom boats.
This area has many fine accommodations, usually offering warm and
efficient service. Restaurants are mostly along the main road. While
in Hurghada, don't miss the museum and aquarium, with their complete
collections of flora and fauna of the Red Sea.
Today, Hurghada is known as a party town, particularly
among Europeans. Locals and others will tell you that life begins
at night in Hurghada, with the many, many clubs. They are particularly
frequented by the young, but certainly many others of all ages. One
may often find a rousing party centered around the visitors from a
tour group taking over the action of a particular bar. They are easy
to find along the main street, along with loads of inexpensive and
expensive hotels.
It is also a beach resort, where thousands of older Europeans and
others come with their families to enjoy the sun and fun of private
resort beaches, some all inclusive. Many of these hotels offer so
many activities and facilities that one may never need to leave the
resort. Often, the larger resorts have zoos, playgrounds, discos,
bars, a number of pools and even small theaters.
Hurghada
is also a city under development. Many new hotels and construction
are taking place, and we can expect to see some great new hotels,
restaurants and other facilities in the near future. Actually this
is a busy section of the Red Sea in general. Safaga is just south
of Hurghada, and Soma Bay with its beautiful Sheraton is even closer
to the South. To the North is El Gouna, a highly organized resort
community. Together, these communities and resort areas offer just
about everything a visitor might wish for, from raucous parties to
isolated scuba diving, with golf, bowling and fishing in between.
Islands near Hurghada offer all kinds of fun and excitement. Take
a day trip to Giftun Island for snorkeling and a fish barbecue, or
view the Red Sea from a submarine! When you're not in the sea you
can shop in the boutiques, relax in the luxury holiday villages or
visit the Roman Mons Porphyrites (mountain of porphyry) remains at
nearby Gebel Abu Dukhan (Father of Smoke). Day-trips or safaris to
explore the Red Sea Mountains by camel or jeep are also available.
Other nearby islands and destinations include the Shadwan Island (Diving,
snorkeling, fishing but no swimming), Shaab Abu Shiban (Diving, snorkeling
and swimming), Shaab el-Erg (Diving, fishing and snorkeling), Umm
Gammar Island (Diving and snorkeling), Shasb Saghir Umm Gammae (Diving),
Careless Reef (Diving), Abu Ramada Island (Diving), Shaab Abu Ramada
(Fishing), Dishet el-Dhaba (Beaches and swimming), Shaab Abu Hashish
(Beaches, diving, snorkeling, swimming and fishing), Sharm el-Arab
(Diving, swimming and fishing and Abu Minqar Island (Beaches and swimming).
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Welcome to Egypt