Hurghada

Hurghada  is a city in the Red Sea Governorate of Egypt. It is a main tourist center and second largest city  in Egypt located on the Red Sea coast.The city of Hurghada one of the most tourist sites in Egypt and the Middle East for tourists, while gaining a reputation similar when the lovers of this type of tourism resorts for the rest of the tourists from around the world, has gained Hurghada this reputation big in a few years only, due mainly to two things: firstly is to discover the aesthetic and tourist value of Hurghada, which is unprecedented and the second thing is the availability of tourist facilities and athletic with great speed and great levels in this region

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.

Climate data for Hurghada

Hurghada is characterized by its temperate climate throughout the year and availability of all the capabilities to hobbies fishing, underwater fishing and diving of all kinds. Hurghada has been established with the discovery of oil in that region in 1913 and the development of tourism activities has become one of the greatest tourist cities in the world.

Aquatic sports

Hurghada has become an international center for aquatic sports like windsurfing, kiting, sailing, deep-sea fishing, swimming, and above all snorkeling and scuba diving. The offshore reefs are considered some of the finest in the world. The warm waters here are ideal for many varieties of fish and coral, which may also be observed from a glass bottom boat.

Resorts near Hurghada

Al QuseirSharm El Naga
El Gouna
Al-Mahmya
Soma Bay

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.