is one of the most romantic holiday destinations in the world, and is ideal for families, couples and tour parties who want something unique from their sunshine vacation. But what about Egypt as a seaside holiday destination? Egypt has many resorts on the shores of the Red Sea and is growing in popularity as the location for traditional style beach holidays with a twist. In particular, the stunning resort of Hurghada and its high quality hotels offers something that little bit special for your next vacation.
This Egyptian resort city has grown very quickly, and up until a few years ago was only a small fishing village. Now Hurghada accommodation and hotels are so popular with tourists that the population has grown to almost quarter of a million people. The town is now one of the top resorts on the Red Sea.
This part of the world experiences very good weather all year round. However, in the summer temperatures can really rise and it can get very hot, so it’s best to pack your sun cream. Hurghada is one of the most popular spots in Egypt for water sports, with scuba diving being particularly popular. The corals reefs and clear waters here are classed as some of the best in the world for underwater diving. This also makes the resort one of the best destinations for deep-sea fishing, windsurfing, snorkelling, kiting and sailing.
One of the most interesting things about a holiday in Hurghada is the form of transport that people use to get around. There is not public transport to speak of, so everyone uses "jalla-jalla's". These mini vans can be safely used by tourists too, and are very cheap.
There are many nearby attractions and you’ll be able to visit the Valley of the Kings, the Karnak Temple and Porphyry Mountain. There are also plenty of desert activities available, and you can take a safari, ride a camel across the biblical plains of the Sahara, or even go quad biking in the dessert. There are great opportunities for shopping and fine dining too, with international cuisine available.
