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 Once just a simple fishing village, Hurghada has now transformed
into one of the best Egyptian tourist destinations. The crystal
clear water, untouched reefs and a numerous ship wrecks, along
with its bazaars, mosques and lively atmosphere reflects typical
Egyptian life. An international center for aquatic sports,
Hurghada is famous for windsurfing, sailing, deep-sea fishing,
swimming, but, above all, snorkeling and diving. Its unique
underwater gardens offshore are some of the finest in the
world. The combination of sun and sand make for a terrific
holiday
LOCATION
Hurghada is a resort town on the Red Sea Coast of Egypt.
HOW TO REACH
Hurghada can be reached from Cairo in an hour by air. Also
there are International Fast Ferries that run high speed boats
from Sharm el Sheikh along the Sinai Peninsula.
PLACES OF INTEREST
Roman Mons Porphyrites
The term "porphyry" is from Latin and means "purple".
Purple was the color of royalty, and the "Imperial Porphyry"
was a purple igenous rock with large crystals of plagioclase.
This rock was prized for various monuments and building projects
in Rome and later. It came from quarries in the Eastern Desert
of Egypt, from the.600 million year old andesite of the Arabian-Nubian
Shield. Tourists can still see the mountain of porphyry at
nearby Gebel Abu Dukhan.
Careless Reef
An excellent spot for diving, Careless Reef lies north of
Giftun Island. Offering almost no protection against the high
seas, This reef is the home of an extended community of moray
eels.
Omo Gamaar
The island, positioned at the southern tip of a very long
reef stretching for a distance of 2km is approximately 400m
in length. Teeming with pelagic fish, the spot opposite the
lighthouse is perfect for diving. Many cracks and overhangs
mark the upper section of the reef, all adorned with soft
coral. A distinctive feature of the island is a coral formation
on the reef wall, exactly in the shape of a rhino horn.
Abu Rimata and Ota Abu Rimata
This reef is nicknamed "The Aquarium" thanks to
its enormous schools of fish. Even reef fish typically found
in pairs tend to cluster in large groups here. The enormous
schools of bannerfish are particularly impressive, although
many other reef fish may been found here. The eastern section
of the reef has a very different character. Soft corals and
rocky outcrops predominate.
Marine Biology Museum
The Marine Biology Museum, replete with a small aquarium offers
a quick look at the rich marine life that abounds in the Red
Sea and an opportunity to wonder at the ancient relics on
display. The museum also showcases the complete collections
of flora and fauna of the Red Sea
Vacations in Egypt offers online tour bookings for Hurghada.
To book a tour, or for more information, please fill up the
form below.
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