Hurghada Egypt 

Hurghada, called El Ghardaa in Egyptian Arabic, is one of the most popular tourist cities on the Red Sea coast. Some say that the name comes from a famous plant.

It was founded around the same time as other neighboring towns, in 1905. Before that, it was mostly a fishing village and a popular vacation spot for Italians who wanted to enjoy the area’s beautiful scenery, tranquility, and beautiful sea.

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Hurghada location

A trip to Egypt to see Cairo, Giza, and the Egyptian Museum, then a move to Luxor and Aswan for a Nile cruise, and finally, a package that includes Cairo and Hurghada is a great idea. Hurghada is located in the best part of southern Egypt, on the beautiful coast of the Red Sea, and it is located in the province of the same name, which is 40 km long and has many tourist facilities. Since the 1980s, Egyptian and foreign investors have steadily built up the city’s original core, making Hurghada the best place to go to the beach on the Red Sea.

Hotels and resorts often have water sports facilities that can be used by windsurfers, sailors, divers, and snorkelers. It is famous for its beautiful weather, water sports, and busy nightlife. Many Europeans go to Hurghada for their annual winter holidays, especially between December and January.

It is famous for the fantastic way the coral grows and the fairy islands you can find there. Giftun Island National Park is a group of desert-like islands and islets with beautiful underwater landscapes. It is across the water from Hurghada.

It is not surprising that many people from all over the world believe that it is a must. In addition to Giftun and Small Giftun, you can also go to the islands of Abu Ramada, Magawish, and Munkar. The three main parts of the city are Al-Dahar, the original settlement; Saqala, the modern center; and Al-Qarrah Road, the newer part. Dahar has a market, a post office, and a bus station. In Sakkara, on the other hand, there are more affordable hotels. Everything you need to know about Hurghada, including how to get there, what to see, and how to save money.

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Things to do in Hurghada

snorkeling in Hurghada

Some water sports that have made this place popular worldwide are windsurfing, sailing, deep-sea fishing, swimming, snorkeling, and diving. It is a diver’s paradise because there are many beautiful corals and other sea creatures. We will take you to the most famous diving sites in Egypt, and you can choose from different 5-star cruises down the Nile.

We promise that your vacation in Egypt will be safe, and you will see the Pyramids, the Sphinx, Marsa Alam, Luxor, and Aswan.

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Hurghada weather

This charming city is in a subtropical desert region, where the winters are mild, and the summers are sweltering too hot. Although December, January, and February are mild winters, temperatures can drop into the dozens at night.

The best weather months are November, March, and April. From May to October, the weather is mild, but from June to September, it is boiling. The water temperature is around 21°C in February and March and about 28°C in August, with an average temperature of 24°C throughout the year.

The highest recorded temperature occurred on June 12, 2013, and was 46 ° C, while the lowest recorded temperature was recorded on February 2, 1993, when it even reached 0 ° C.

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With Egypt discounts on our site, it is good to spend Christmas and New Year in Egypt. We offer the best Nile cruises in Egypt at unbeatable prices, so don’t waste any more time wondering what to do in Egypt besides visiting the popular resort of Hurghada.

 

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