Hurghada

Founded In The Early 20th Century , Hurghanda Has Gone On To Become The Foremost Tourist Resorts Of The Red Sea Coast And An International Centre For Aquatic Sports. If It Takes Place In The Water You Can Do It Here: Windsurfing, Sailing, Deep-Sea Fishing, And Snorkeling. The Unique Underwater Gardens Are Some Of The Finest In The World.

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The beaches of the Red Sea are an exquisite gift of nature. The sea with its crystal clear blue waters, offers colorful corals and rare marine life. The long chain of mountains, with their different colors, run parallel to the coastline, separated from the sea only by a plain, most of which is suitable for camping. All these elements, the work of the Creator, blend into a a rare painting of magnificent winter and summer climate and enchanting natural beauty that charms the visitor into believing he is on a legendary tour of a paradise on earth.

The Red Sea - 1930 km. long and 270,000 km. squared - is bordered by Egypt, Jordan, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Ethiopia, Yemen and Dijbouti. Mount Sinai, 2285 km., is the highest peak.

Its climate is equatorial with temperatures ranging between 35 C and 41 C. water temperatures range between 18C and 21C in winter, an 21C and 26.5C in the summer.

Underwater visibility is more than 30 meters and diving is possible up to 45 meters. You can take a day-trip to Giftun Island for snorkeling or a view of the ocean through a glass-bottomed boat or submarine. When you're not in the sea you can shop in the boutiques, relax in the luxury holiday villages, visit the aquarium or the Roman remains at nearby Gebel Aabu Dukhan. Day trips or safaris to explore the Red Sea Mountains by camel or jeep are also available.