A beautiful beach and turquoise sea awaits whoever comes here. This seashore town is a place that is a must-see if you are in Egypt. You’ll find a whole host of water sports to cool you down in the heat of the day. HotelTravel.com can find the idyllic hotel for you.



The charming city of Hurghada is beautifully situated along the Red Sea and has become a top Egyptian tourist destination. The resort city stretches 40 km along the seashore and is home to a plethora of accommodation including upmarket resorts and first class hotels. HotelTravel.com aquatic sports enthusiasts will find Hurghada a veritable haven as there is yachting and sailing, diving and snorkelling opportunities on offer.

Hurghada lies halfway down Egypt’s Red Sea coast and is a popular sunshine holiday destination for those looking for something different from the Mediterranean norm. It is most suited to water sports enthusiasts, especially scuba divers, with its huge range of spectacular dive sites and the best visibility and facilities on the Red Sea.
Not many people associate Egypt with beaches, but the reality is that Hurghada has beautiful stretches of sand and offers some of the best scuba diving of anywhere. The sea temperatures and visibility are pretty good throughout the year and prices are also reasonable. In addition, quad biking in the Sahara Desert and Hurghada’s Red Sea Aquarium are also worthwhile attractions.
As most people come to Hurghada for the sun and sea, the beaches and scuba diving are the main attractions and there are several sandy shores to check out. The old town has a certain flair about it, while Al Ahiaa (the modern part) and Sekala are other worthwhile districts.

Hurghada Airport is a small airport with a single-terminal that receives limited international flights from prominent European cities. Most tourists will route through Cairo International Airport, which lies a few hundred miles to the north of Hurghada. Facilities at Hurghada Airport include ATMs, shops and restaurants. Taxis and hotel shuttles provide transport to town and hotels.
Banks: 08:00 to 14:00, Sunday to Thursday
Post Offices: 08.30 to 15.00 and 17.30 to 23.00, Saturday to Thursday
Government Offices: 08:30 to 17:00, Saturday to Thursday
Business Centres: 08:30 to 17:00, Saturday to Thursday
Shops: 09:00 to 22:00 (or later), Saturday to Thursday
*Note* Most offices and shops close on Friday as it is the Muslim day of rest.





































