Hurghada

Exciting and Energetic

Hurghada, on the western side of Egypt’s Red Sea Riviera, has seen itself make a stark transformation in recent years from a small fishing village to become one of Egypt’s most popular holiday destinations.  Despite this change into a tourist hub, Hurghada has succeeded in retaining its traditional charm, making it an enchanting place for a vacation.

In Hurghada you will experience year round sunshine, making this destination popular with sun-seekers.

The resort has now gained the most fame for its opportunities for scuba diving, from first-timers to experienced divers, all of whom marvel at the startlingly clear Red Sea waters, underwater reefs and unforgettable marine life.

If you’re not in scuba-diving, you can still see the sea-life that Hurghada has to offer at the Red Sea Aquarium.

First and foremost, what chiefly attracts tourists to Hurghada are its splendid beaches with fine, white and memorable coastal views.  Many hotels are handily located on the seafront.  Aside from the beaches, also worth an exploration is the bazaar in Hurghada’s old town, El-Dahar.  This colourful and vibrant market gives visitors a taste of the old Hurghada, where merchants haggle and donkeys wander unattended.  You’ll be able to pick up a souvenir such as traditional Egyptian fare like Papyrus or Shisha Pipes.

If you want to get closer to the marine life a day trip to Big Giftun Island and Small Giftun Island is the best way to go about it.  Within the amazing corals, deep pools, caves and canyons you’ll to see white sharks, white tip sharks or barracudas.

These islands are now a protected marine park, meaning they should stay unspoilt for generations to come.

Accommodation in Hurghada usually means a hotel, and there are an incredible amount of options for every taste and budget.  The best range of hotels run for over twelve miles along the magnificent sandy beach, but more hotels have been built deeper within Hurghada to cater for increasing tourist demand.  If five-star accommodation is not what you are after, search for a traditional Egyptian guesthouse and you’ll probably unearth a bargain.

If you like to spend your nights partying, then don’t sweat, Hurghada really comes alive at night.  Nearly every hotel has its own disco, whilst there are a huge amount bars and nightclubs.  Two of the most renowned are Calypso and Papas Beach.  If you prefer an evening of traditional Egyptian entertainment, check out the belly dancing at Alf Leila Wa Leila, a massive open-air arena where you can dance until the stars come out.

Hurghada is now home to every kind of cuisine you can comfortably think of.  French, Mexican, Italian, Chinese, Indian … you name it and someone will cook it.  If your palate is not very adventurous you can rely upon international chains such as McDonalds, KFC and Pizza Hut which you’ll find in the Village Road area of Sekala Street.  If you’re of a mind to eat like the locals do, take yourself to El Dahar where you’ll find plenty of traditional Egyptian eateries.

Getting to Hurghada is best done via air.  Hurghada International Airport has grown to handle the endless amount of traffic that comes to it and services over two dozen major airlines.

Hurghada delivers the best that Egypt has to offer: Sunshine and sand, festivities and fun.  What on Earth are you waiting for?