Introduction to Hurghada

Hotels have existed in Hurghada since the 1960s but it wasn’t until the 1980s that tourism really started to develop. The resort is split into 3 main areas; the central town (El Dahar) has a north facing coast and a handful of beach hotels. Shopping and nightlife is accessible on foot. El Sakala is around the corner on the east facing coast where generally the lower category hotels are located. To the south of El Sakala lies a 15 mile strip of hotels situated between the coast road and the beach. They are more or less isolated with little infrastructure around them. Scuba diving and watersports are a major attraction and excursions to Luxor and Cairo are available as day trips.

Getting There & Around

The resort is served by Hurghada International Airport which is only a few minutes away from many of the resorts hotels. The airport has links to many European cities as well as other domestic destinations. A ferry connects the town with Sharm el Sheikh in the Sinai. Hurghada stretches for several miles so in order to get between areas of the town, you need to take a taxi or a cheaper option is one of the mini-buses which drive up and down.

Weather

This year round resort although further south than the Sinai, a year round sea-breeze means it is slightly cooler in the high summer. The average daily temperatures in Celcius:

Who it suits

Coral reefs, spectacular fish and relatively warm water in winter make this a specialist scuba-diving destination. Its frequent North-West wind also makes it a major resort for serious windsurfers; the numerous other water-sports activities available are really add-ons. No antiquities for the historically minded and, for those seeking a Mediterranean-type holiday, little to do at night after your day of sun, sea and beach. Possibly a relaxing second week for a 2-centre holiday after visiting Egypt's antiquities elsewhere.

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