Hurghada is the capital of the Red Sea Governorate and welcomes holiday-goers from all over the world to stay in one of its 250 hotels, from comfortable 3 * to luxurious 5 * hotels or one of the many self-catering apartments. Things to do are endless, whether you are interested in windsurfing, golf, sailing, sea-fishing, diving, snorkelling, history or simply just want to relax on the beach. Nevertheless, if you are not exhausted after a very active day, you can go for a typical Egyptian drink cappuccino and treat yourself to a Shisha (water pipe) in one of the many cafes. Still not tired? Then visit one of the several clubs on the marina which are, open well into the morning hours. Hurghada airport (code HRG) the main international airport which you'll be glad to hear is easily accessible and very close to all types of accommodation within the city of Hurghada. Airport transfers are generally very quick, from 10 to 30 minutes, to all of the major 3 to 5 star hotels in the Hurghada and El Gouna area.)
Hurghada consists of many districts, here are the oldest three, El Dahhar, Al-Sakkala and El-Kawser: El Dahhar district: This is the old city centre, where the typical Egyptian life pulsates. Local markets (Souks), local stores and the fish market invite you for strolls and shopping. Particularly in the evening hours, there are more Egyptians than tourists. Al - Sakkala district: is also known as the tourist district, which has developed its walking passages around the old port. It is a dynamic area with many hotels, stores, shopping centres, cinema, clubs, and restaurants, which are all open well into the night and who are visited predominantly by holiday-makers. El-kawser: smack bang in the middle of Hurghada , 2 minutes from the airport, El-kawser boasts its name as bank city as all major banks are situated together .El-kawser is also the start area for the mamsha(promenade ) walkway with its many cafes, bars and night clubs
El Gouna is among one of the most famous holiday destinations on the Red Sea and it is hardly believable that is only 20 years old. At the beginning it was only a fantastic idea of the Egyptian's businessman Samieh Sawieras to found an artificial city on the shore of the red sea. The realization of this bold project began with the construction of one single hotel with a 200 room capacity in the middle of the desert, approximately 22 km North of Hurghada. Today exists a good working infrastructure, from an excellent road network to extensive hotel and golf installations, the location also posses its own small airport. With comfortable housings or luxurious hotels, it leaves nothing to be desired.
Sahl Hasheesh: the name sounds strange but it contains a true origin. Several decades ago rumours were afloat that the majority of the drugs were smuggled over the seaway at this hidden corner. The place lies approximately 18 kilometres South of Hurghada and is among the newest big tourism projects on the Red Sea. A "mini city" is built with 6 hotel resorts; most were opened officially at the end of 2007 and are already in operation. A cinema complex and a centrally-located bustling downtown will be opened at the end of November 2012, several golf courses are also due to open in this area in the near future (already under construction)
Makadi Bay is located approximately 30 km south of Hurghada. Also this is a place, which only in the last several years really began to establish. Makadi Bay is built on a romantic bay and includes 15 hotel resorts. In order to create a more vibrant Hurghada, the developer built a small downtown with a bank, oriental café, supermarket, and among other things, a pharmacy and more recently an 18-hole golf course. The offshore coral reefs and the beautiful footpath along the promenade through the hotel resorts are the most important characteristics.
Soma Bay lies approximately 45 km south of Hurghada on a 10 million m2 peninsula. Soma Bay houses altogether 4 hotel resorts, a top-class 18-hole golf course, which was designed by the golf legend Gary Player. As a result of the available black sand a spa & thalassic therapy centre has been opened. For snorkel fans and those who want to be, there is a breathtaking house reef which lies directly ‘in front of your door’.
Safaga is a seaport and an attractive tourist destination. It is located 60 km south of Hurghada and has fine sandy beaches of approximately 60 km in length. The place is among Egypt's most important health resorts due to the black sand, which contains a healthy share of Uranium. This sand is the basic substance for the treatment of many skin illnesses, especially psoriasis. The air quality in Safaga is very high-quality, because the place lies directly on the red sea and is surrounded by mountains. The foundation of the city dates back to the year 1911, this happened at the same time with the discovery of phosphates in this area. Two small villages are in the vicinity of Safaga. The El Nasr village, it is located on the kilometre 85 of Safaga-Kena Street and is the home of the original desert inhabitants.
