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Hurghada
 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. To the North of Hurghada 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 diving, 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 Shaab el-Erg (Diving, fishing and
snorkeling), Umm Gammar Island (Diving and snorkeling),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) and
Abu Minqar Island (Beaches and swimming). |
