The Picturesque pristine natural splendour, rich marine life, exotic fauna, luxurious accommodation, delectable Arabic cuisine, the beach, opulent tradition and culture and plenty of activities have made Hurghada a buzzing vacation destination for tourists across the globe. Hurghada, a coastal harbour city comprises three parts - the old part, Sekalla; the modern part, and El Korra Road. Numerous activities are in store for a tourist, who visits this beautiful Egyptian city that was founded in the early twentieth century.

Visit:

The Giftun Island, a primary attraction of Hurghada situated off the coast of the resort is flanked by vast expanses of coral reefs. Abu Rimata, a reef located to the southern part of the island is famous for a variety of fishes that gather there. The Marine Biology Museum and the Red Sea Aquarium rank among the prominent highlights of the city. The former provides detailed information on the Red Sea creatures. The latter allows the tourists to watch a wide variety of exotic fishes on the move.

The remains of Mons Porphyrites, a Roman quarry complex near Gebel Abu Dukhan or the Father of Smoke Mountain is a major ancient landmark in Hurghada. The Ad-Dahar Aquarium that is situated on the northern part of Hurghada allows travelers to catch a glimpse of the unusual native fish species. For an exciting view of a collection of coral reefs and a variety of aquatic species, Underwater Gardens in the resort is the best place.

The Red Sea Mountains, a towering highlight of the city, the sunken British cargo vessel- Thistlegorm and the Sinbad Submarines are the other important highlights in the resort. Near the resort, the monasteries of St. Paul and St. Anthony, Quseir, Cairo and Luxor are the prominent attractions.

Indulge:

For those who love water sports, the beaches of Hurghada offer plenty of activities like swimming, sailing, windsurfing, deep sea fishing, water skiing, pedal boating, etc. The coral reefs in the resort are ideally suited for snorkelling, diving and scuba diving. Tourists can also sunbathe on the beach to relax and indulge in glass bottom boat trips. Kite surfing, quad biking, desert drives, desert safaris and jeep safaris are other activities that the travellers can enjoy in Hurghada. After days of activities, visitors can enjoy the ultimate party time in the beach parties.

Shop:

Hailed as the Venice of Egypt, Hurghada offers a memorable shopping experience for a shopaholic. Home to many a famous shop, Hurghada is the best place for buying antiques, textiles, metal works, gold, silver, perfumes, leather, souvenirs, lamps, hookah, wine and Sorbet set, Papyrus and hand crafted items. El Dahar and Sigala are the favourite haunts for retail therapy at affordable rates. Zahran shop, the shopping centre, Arabia Beach Sharky’s and Shedwan village are opted by many visitors and locals for a thrilling episode of shopping.

Revel:

The pubs, discotheques and clubs of Hurghada ensure that there is not a dull minute, even during night in the resort. The ambience, up tempo and latest music, a good selection of drinks, wide range of nightly entertainments and dancing makes a night out at Hurghada exciting. The Black Out Disco, Jungle Disco and Palladium Discotheque are the famous spots to enjoy cocktails and dancing at the same time. The DJ’s mix music and make the atmosphere at these night haunts very lively. This ‘party city’ is a hot favourite vacation spot among youngsters, owing to its lively nightlife scene.

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