
Small
Village has became a holiday haven. Not long ago, Hurghada
was small fishing village with just two hotels and nice
beaches. BUt, it was destined to become big holiday center
with unbeliveable beauty, resources and magnificent coral
reefs.
Today, Hurghada has eveolved into one of the world's finest
tourist resorts, offering watersports, activities, nightlife
with perfect weather all year long, not just during the
November to April peak season.
The
town is split in three main areas:
Al-Dahar - first residental area, Sakala - new town center,
and resort area, where all the new, mostly five-star resorts
stretch up long the read to Safaga. Sheraton street, one
of the oldest main roads in Hurghada, is famous for it's
lively nightspots.
There
are many things to do in Hurghada, although many prefer
sunning in perfect sunshine. Dry weather, nice temperature
even in December makes complete pleasure.
If you wanna visit Sharm El Sheikh or Duba, Saudi Arabia,
you can catch ferry from the old port of Sakala. Ferries
are operated by Travco (Phone: (065) 445037 / 445423) and
you can catch luxury high-speed ferry to Sharm for 100 L.E.
(around 15 USD).
Snorkeling
is very popular among tourists. The most excursions takes
you to the Giftun islands, a Red Sea protectorate. Usualy,
trips start at 8:30 AM, and returns at 4:30 PM. Lunch buffet
is included as well as hour long guided snorkeling trip.
Offer starts at 50 USD but we recommend booking with your
friends which usualy lowers the price. Island trips are
great way to explore rich coral life on Shedwan, Shaab El/Erg,
Shaab Abu Ramada, Careless Reef and Abu Rimata (called aquarium)
or simply laze on island beaches such as Abu Munqar, Didhet
El-Dhaba, Sharm El-Arab...
If
you like fishing, you can venture into deeper waters of
Gobal, Towal for some serious deep sea fishing.
Hurghada is famouos by it's diving places. There are many
famous PADI certified centers where you can learn how to
dive or visit one of the best reefs in the world.
You can also paraglide, parasky, bannana ride or go to
hot-air-balooning.
Desert safari is very nice and you can choose jeep ride,
4-wheel quads, camels or horses. Safari operators offer
from half day to 4/5 days. On the most trips, you will get
a chance to visit a Bedouin camp and feel the life in desert.
If you want to experience life in the sea without getting
wet, you can go to submarine for 50 USD. You will go 22
meters deep in 300 meters ride visiting fishes, corals and
sinked ships.