The city of Hurghada came into being in the 20th century and only a few years after its establishment this magnificent place has become one of the most significant and must-see tourist’s destination. It is located on the shore of Red Sea, Egypt and is considered to be the second largest city of the country. The area is well-known as the focal point of the aquatic sports and to have an ultimate fun, you can take cheap flights to Hurghada and can extremely enjoy your holiday break.
It extends to an area of about 36 kilometres along the coast and not stretching into the encircling desert. This mesmerizing resort is a notable destination for Egyptian visitors of Cairo, Upper Egypt and Delta as well as the International travellers from Italy, Europe, Serbia, Russia, Germany, Czech Republic and Poland. It was just a mini fishing village which now accommodates approximately 248,000 people and is separated into three different portions El Memsha, Sekalla and El Dahar. The city is very popular among foreigners because of its amazing nightlife, water activities and warm weather. The Russians, Germans and Italians love to spend their New Year and Christmas holidays in Hurghada.
The serene beach of Hurghada offers many fascinating activities like snorkelling, diving, swimming, water surfing, Jet Ski, parasail and kiteboard. There are various diving shops which provide many facilities such as Subex, James and Max and Divers Lodge. The most alluring activity is observing the underwater world without making yourself wet- the area offers you a Sinbad Submarine which can provide seats to 44 people with specially designed windows to have the panoramic view, and take its voyage with the help of 2 pilots.
Your visit would remain incomplete without visiting the Giftun Island which offers pristine white sandy Mahmya Beach and the quality time of snorkelling in the azure and turquoise waters of Red Sea. The beach promises you an unforgettable day of tranquillity and sunbathing. The idyllic and picturesque landscapes will undoubtedly cast a spell on you and there is even much more fun while swimming in the crystal-clear water with brightly-coloured rays, starfish, tuna, moray eels, barracuda, dolphins, turtles and octopus.
As the desert is very near to Hurghada, you can have an exotic excursion of Desert Safari, surrounded by the gigantic canyons and colourful mountains. The mode of transportation may vary from camels, horses, 4×4 vehicles and quads. Just don’t forget your cameras as you may get the chance of encountering the desert animals and snakes. Apart from it they also serve you delicious barbeque and drinks and some folkloric and oriental-style shows are also arranged.
Besides, there are also many other alluring spots in the close vicinity of the city such as Al Quseir, Sharm El Naga, El Gouna, and Soma Bay. The climate of Hurghada is subtropical-desert like with extremely hot summers and very mildly warm winters. The best time to visit this place is between November and March when it is moderate and comfortably warm. So without giving it a second thought, just plan a trip for the astonishing Hurghada city.
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