Hurghada
Egypt · Red Sea · 10 m
Description
Hurghada (الغردقة) is a vibrant Red Sea resort city and one of Egypt’s best-known travel destinations. What began as a small fishing village developed into a major holiday center with long beaches, numerous hotels, diving schools, and a wide range of leisure activities. Hurghada is especially renowned for its clear, turquoise waters, colorful coral reefs, and rich marine life. Just offshore, popular excursion destinations such as the Giftun Islands offer white-sand beaches, shallow lagoons, and excellent opportunities for swimming and snorkeling. The city combines relaxed beach holidays with diving, water sports, and boat trips, making it one of the main gateways to the fascinating underwater world of the Red Sea.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 4 to 9 days (optimal 6 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: March – May or September – November
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Giftun Islands & Orange Bay
- Red Sea Coral Reefs & Diving
- Dolphin Watching in the Red Sea
- Hurghada Marina
- Hurghada Old Town & El Dahar
- Hurghada Grand Aquarium
- El Mina Mosque
- Hurghada Corniche
- Sahl Hasheesh Bay & Lagoon
- Makadi Bay Coral Reefs
- Mahmya Island(Day trip)
- Paradise Island(Day trip)
- Shaab El Erg Dolphin Reef(Day trip)
- Elphinstone Reef(Day trip)
- Abu Dabbab Bay(Day trip)
- Desert Safari & Bedouin Camp(Day trip)
- Quad Biking in the Eastern Desert(Day trip)
- Glass-Bottom Boat Trip
- Hurghada Beaches
- Al Mina Fish Market
- El Gouna(Day trip)
- Luxor Temples & Valley of the Kings(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- HRG
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry