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Hurghada Holiday & Sightseeing Guide

January 10, 2008 |

A trip to Hurghada

Once a small fishing village, Hurghada on the Red Sea coast is now a thriving hub for tourists. This dazzling Egyptian town is a premier beach resort and a major venue for water sports including windsurfing, swimming, snorkelling, deep-sea fishing and scuba diving. A heaven for divers, Hurghada boasts jaw-dropping underwater gardens, considered among the most beautiful in the world. If you aren’t into diving, the beaches are so inviting so you will likely be satisfied simply lazing around perfecting your tan all day long. Visits to the Aquarium and Marine Museum are also worthwhile.

Flights to Hurghada
Hurghada Airport receives a number of flights from destinations in the UK, Europe and the Middle East. There are also daily connections from Cairo. If you are looking for a cheap flight to Hurghada try lastminute.com. From the airport, serviced taxis and buses leave for the city centre and hotels.

Optionally, those travelling from within the country can use train services to get to Hurghada. Egypt State Railway offers comfortable rides to Hurghada from most cities in Egypt. Driving in Egypt is not recommended, especially at night. Walking is the most convenient means to get around Hurghada.

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Sightseeing in Hurghada
Despite its numerous wonderful underwater sites, Hurghada is not just about diving. The city is home to several spots to marvel at, offering tourists an insight into this exquisite beach resort. The Marine Museum and Aquarium, located in the north of town, boasts impressive selections of fascinating underwater creatures and exhibitions allowing you to learn more about the ecosystems under the sea.

Those into diving will find themselves extremely busy in Hurghdada. The town has fully-equipped facilities for divers, while commercial diving is also very well established. Enthusiastic divers can travel to the areas around Abu Nuhas and Bluff Point. Optionally, you can also go on safari to explore the Red Sea mountains by camel or jeep.

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Fun by night – eating drinking and partying
Most hotels have their own first-class restaurants with silver star service to serve customers. Egyptian food oozes with spices and meat, while seafood is also aplenty in Hurghada. Several restaurants line the main road, if you want to explore the local dining scene beyond your hotel.

Know as a party town, Hurghada is usually packed with throngs of European tourists who roam the city looking for ultimate party experiences. A number of nightclubs dot the city centre, welcoming visitors from all over the world. Your best bet is the area around the main street, where nightclubs are open until early morning.

Fun by day - shopping and activities
Shopping can be done mostly at the larger hotels’ in-house boutiques, where you can find cliché t-shirts, towels and key rings. Local handicrafts also make for good souvenirs to take home. If you are travelling with someone whose head isn’t turned by diving and whose eyes don’t sparkle at the word ‘activity’, then book into a big hotel. The bigger hotels have their own playgrounds, bars, pools and even small theatres and zoos to keep inactive travellers from dying of boredom.

Those who are not into diving but would love to gasp at the wondrous underwater world can hop on a glass-bottom boat and be dazzled by the beauty of nature. The more adventurous bunch can opt for parasailing or other exciting water sports offered on the beach.


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