Hurghada, known in Egypt as Ghardaga, was once a small fishing village. Now Hurghada, with its clear water, untouched reefs and ship wrecks, the biggest holiday resort on the Red Sea, it is the place for some of the of the best holidays in Egypt. With more than 20 km of hotel accommodation along the beach, Hurghada can satisfy the needs of every visitor, from scuba diving the red sea to windsurfing to desert safaris.
Hurghada on The Red Sea Coast has some of the world's best diving holidays. Within a couple of hours from your hotel are sites that are guaranteed to amaze.
Hurghada is also a beach resort, where thousands come on a family holiday to enjoy the sun in private hotel resort; some offer an all inclusive holiday package. Many of the luxury hotel resorts in Hurghada holidays offer so many activities and facilities that one may never need to leave. There are a number of top 5 Star Hotels in Hurghada.
240 miles southeast of Cairo Hurghada, has a beautiful crescent-shaped bay, rugged mountains and good beaches. Safaga is just south of Hurghada, and Soma Bay is even closer. El Gouna to the North is a developed holiday community. Together they 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 snorkelling. When you're not in the sea you can shop in the boutiques or visit the Roman remains at nearby. Day-trips to explore the Red Sea Mountains are available.
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