Hurghada
Hurghada has 30km of long sandy beaches. It is served by an international airport which is 2 miles from the town. The old town has a daily ferry service to the resort of Sharm el Sheikh. It is a well known destination for sail boarders, divers and sunbathers. There are a large selection of diving centres in Hurghada. For the less sportily interested visitors, hotels and resorts offer a large selection of less extreme, but rather relaxing kinds of water sports. A snorkel trip to Gifton Island is recommended. Trips are available by paddleboat, canoe, catamaran, glass bottom boats or submarines.
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Local Amenities
As well as the many dive centres, the resort boasts a variety of things to do:
- Bowling Alley
- Go Karts
- Water Park
Restaurants include:
- Hard Rock Café
- Lebanese
- Chinese
- Italian
- Dutch Café
- Seafood
- Bistro
- Steakhouses
- KFC
- McDonalds
As well as the many hotel restaurants
In addition to the many restaurants, there are many bars and coffee houses in Hurghada and also an Irish pub. There are also clubs Little Buddha and Hedkandi. There are many private beach clubs which are open all day and evening for a small charge £1-£3 per day, per person.
Nearby new marina offers more restaurants and bars. This is a short 5 minute taxi ride from the new tourist resort.
For more information on the area visit www.hurghada-tourism.com.
Nearby Places to Visit
Sahl Hasheesh
13 miles from Hurghada is Sahl Hasheesh
A purpose-built paradise on the Red Sea Riviera, Sahl Hasheesh offers up everything from a sunken city to golf, as well as a fabulous white sand beach. Sahl Hashish is made up of a variety of Pharaonic, Greco-Roman and Oriental-style buildings. Divers, watersport lovers and sun worshippers love its clear waters, pristine beaches and marvelous coral reefs.
For more information visit www.sahlhasheesh.com.
El Gouna
A elite holiday of El Gouna resort built 10 years ago and is 14 miles from Hurghada. The resort has:
- 18-hole Championship Golf Course
- 2 Spa outlets
- 4 public-access beaches
- 9 certified diving centres
- 5 kitesurfing centres
- Horse stables
- Go-karts
- Paintball
- A wide variety of restaurants and bars
It is also known as the “Venice of the Red Sea” because of its famous lagoons. It has breathtaking views of the sea and the surrounding mountains.
For more information visit www.elgouna.com.