Things to do in Hurghada
Hurghada, Egypt
Hurghada is a beach resort town stretching some 40 km along with Egypt’s
Red Seacoast. It’s renowned for scuba diving. Hurghada (Red Sea Riviera)
is located on the western beach of the Red Sea, 550 km from Cairo. It is
the 4th largest city in Egypt.
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Hurghada contains many tourist and entertainment places and luxury and
high-end hotels. Hurghada Hotels is considered one of the best hotels in
Egypt because they provide various distinguished hotel services at
reasonable prices for all visitors. Hurghada also contains many resorts
and apartments spread between Sekalla, El-Dahhar, The Walk Area, and El
Gouna.
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The Sekalla area includes a large number of seaside resorts, standard hotels, and many restaurants. Most of the luxury resorts are located in the south of Sekalla.
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As for Al-Dahar, it includes the charming old part of the city, including its bazaars.
The village road is the modern part of Hurghada, where you can visit
several luxurious places such as Soma Bay, Makadi Bay, and Sahl
Hasheesh.
Many islands in the Red Sea protect the beach from the waves and make
the beaches of the sea in that region a favourite place for marine
creatures such as colourful fish and coral reefs. Also, there is a soft
sandy beach with a length of 30 km and mild weather throughout the year.
These natural ingredients were attractive factors for investments in
this field from different places.
Red Sea Islands
There are about 24 islands that enjoy a plant and animal environment on
their surface, the most important of which are:
- Zabrgad island.
- Big Giftun Island and Small Giftun.
- Abu Manqar Island.
- Shadwan Island.
How can Hurghada be reached?
Can be reached directly at Hurghada International Airport (Entry Visa
on arrival you can purchase at the airport), or via Luxor or Speed Boat
from Sharm El Sheikh.
Hurghada weather
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Hurghada is characterized by its location on the Red Sea, which makes Hurghada a suitable destination for swimming and snorkelling throughout the year. The fall and spring are considered the most appropriate and best times to visit Hurghada enjoy the most beautiful tourist trip and practice various activities.
Top things to do in Hurghada
If your vacation is in Hurghada, and looking for activities that you
can do during the trip, other than spending time on the beach, here is a
list of the most important activities in Hurghada.
Giftun Island - Diving
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It is 1st natural reserve in the Red Sea, and it is considered one of
the natural habitats of seagulls, where 50% of the species of
seagulls are found in the world. Giftun Island has been divided into two
parts, the Big Giftun Island and the smaller Giftun Island also includes
14 charming diving sites.
Utopia Island
Utopia Island is the most beautiful island in the Red Sea in Soma Bay,
located approximately 45 km south of Hurghada. The beautiful thing about
this trip is the reef with which you can snorkelling, it is a magical
area.
Grand Aquarium Hurghada
It is 3rd largest Aquarium for marine simulation in the world.
Grand Aquarium shows a large group of different marine creatures divided
into 24 exhibitions, including turtles, sharks, and colourful fish,
which gives a natural simulation of marine life while wandering under
the water inside it.
The Sand Museum - Hurghada
With the participation of about 42 artists and sculptors from 17
countries, the museum includes a number of the most important monuments
and historical monuments in Egypt and the world. In addition to several
historical, fictional, and legendary personalities that have influenced
world history. Where you can see the pyramids and the sphinx with a full
nose and 42 murals. During the visit, artistic performances and sound
and light shows are presented accompanied by an explanation in several
languages of the contents and history of these sculptures.
Safari and Bedouin dinners
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Safaris in Hurghada, to enjoy the nature and Egyptian wildlife in the
mountains, sand, hills, valleys, and Bedouin life in all its details.
Also during this trip can try Bedouin dinners where traditional Bedouin
tents, delicious home food, beautiful Bedouin dance, and traditional
music.
Marina Yachts
Located in the Sekalla area, the evening period is the most
appropriate time to visit it, as it is an integrated entertainment area.
Where there are nightclubs, discos, cafes, restaurants, shopping areas,
and a yacht and boat dock.
Sindbad submarine
If you do not want to dive, the Sinbad submarine will be the best
choice to enjoy undersea life. Where the submarine takes you on an
hour-long trip to enjoy the underwater view of colourful fish and
charming coral reefs.
Straits Gubal
It is a narrow strip of water trapped between the Red Sea coast and the
western coast of the Sinai Peninsula. The most important feature of the
area is that the waters contain the wreckage of the Kingston ship since
the Second World War, which made the area attract many tourists to see
the wreckage, in addition to swimming with dolphins in more than 30
unique diving sites.
In Makadi Bay Hurghada. The most beautiful Dolphin Show you can see and
children will enjoy and be very impressed.
The show consists of 4 main paragraphs
- The paragraph about the sea lion is where the sea lion will do while doing some water tricks, and Samba dancing.
- The paragraph about the sea cats and this is where the sea cats will sing, as well as singing the guitar.
- The seal section. This is where the seal at night is the most famous seal in Egypt and the Middle East. It imitates the sounds of animals and many others.
- The paragraph of the dolphins will show the dolphins with the coaches, while they fold, play, and dance violin.
Camel rides
Experience the full desert experience, take a stroll on the beach, or
even go for a long two-hour journey. Where a group of Bedouins in the
area provide many beauties for a pleasant walk on the high saddle.
Alf Leila
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The most prominent parties were held in Hurghada. It includes a group
of paragraphs such as Sound and Light Show, Belly Dancing, Swahili
Dance, Skirt, Fireworks, Bedouin and Country Dance, Dancing Fountain
Show, and other paragraphs.
Famous places in Hurghada
Makadi Bay
Makadi Bay is an international tourist city located on the Red Sea
coast, between Safaga and Hurghada, 35 km south of Hurghada in
particular. The city is characterized by its recreational atmosphere and
high-end tourist resorts.
Where can stay
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Makadi Bay Resorts- Hurghada
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Makadi Bay Hotels - Hurghada
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Makadi Bay has a group of the finest hotels and resorts overlooking the
Red Sea coast. It is considered the best among Hurghada hotels, as it
reaches approximately 15 full-service resorts to satisfy all tastes and
budgets.
Tourist attractions in Makadi
Although there are few attractions and tourist activities in the area,
its few landmarks are special and exciting, the most famous of which are
the following:
Makadi Hurghada Walkway
The Green Village of Makadi Bay - Hurghada
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It is one of the most important villages in the region and includes
shops and services for selling gifts, souvenirs, and consumer products,
in addition to a bank branch, a pharmacy, and a cafeteria.
Makadi Water World
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Makadi Water World - Makadi Bay - Hurghada
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Mini Egypt
One of the most beautiful tourist places that can be passed during a
visit is the city of Makadi Hurghada, especially if the trip is family.
Mini Egypt Makadi Bay is a miniature museum that displays small figures
of up to 30 figures, for the most important tourist attractions in the
cities of Egypt.
Makadi Bay Beaches
Makadi Bay has a series of charming beaches stretching along the Red
Sea coast where the sun is pleasant all year round, with soft white sand
and crystal water. This makes the beaches one of the best spots for
scuba diving, recreational activities, and water sports.
El Gouna
El Gouna is a tourist resort in Abu Tig Bay, Hurghada on the Red Sea
coast, opened in 1990, and over time it became one of the first
destinations for Honeymoons or those looking for relaxation. It is
rivalled in that of the Sahl Hasheesh resort, which we will talk about
later.
El Gouna hotels
El Gouna contains many hotels, most of which are close to each other.
If not prefer to "stay in hotels", you can rent an apartment. The
most essential feature of El Gouna hotels is that you can see the other
hotels by walking on the port, in addition to watching the Marina yachts
and can photograph near them.
El Gouna's activities
El Gouna is most known for its Kite Surfing sport, for which the
dedicated tournaments are held there. It is also possible to try
snorkelling, a glass boat trip, or participate in regular sports such as
standing pedal, riding a horse, or enjoying the safari.
Transports
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The most popular mode of transportation there is the "Tuk Tuk", which is characterized by its different and cheerful colours, or a taxi, limousine, or free shuttle bus provided by some hotels.
Sahl Hasheesh
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Sahl Hasheesh Bay is located on the coast of the Red Sea. Sahl Hasheesh
offers its guests many activities including diving, other water sports
and quad biking to watch the sunset over the desert mountains. Sahl
Hasheesh is the favourite honeymoon destination through a lot of
luxury resorts.
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There is shopping in the Old District, where many high-end shopping
places, movie theatres, children's play areas, and spas.
Soma Bay
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Soma Bay is a coastal resort on the Red Sea in Egypt, 45 km south of
Hurghada. Soma Bay is a peninsula surrounded on all sides by the
sea.
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Soma Bay has some diving sites with a coral reef. The five resorts also
have access to an 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course and golf
academy designed by Gary Player. Soma Bay also features one of the
largest spas and thalassotherapy centres. Water sports are prevalent due
to the prevailing winds which allow for windsurfing, kite surfing, and
sailing.
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