Established egyptian town popular for diving/snorkeling – coral reefs etc. New area south of old town, where new tourist development is being established. New build restaurants, bars and hotels along the 3 km of seafront, with a 50 metre wide promenade.

Where the desert meets the sea lies the capital ofthe Red Sea Governorate, Hurghada, a bustling town, known as Al-Ghardaka in Arabic. Founded in the early 20th century as a fishing village, with over 40km of coastal resorts and spectacular beaches, the Red Sea Riviera has fast become a community of mixed nationalities and cultures.

The permanent summer weather and leisure activities, including desert safaris, diving and golf, make this the most popular resort in Egypt. Nearby, on this impressive strip of the Red Sea coast, lie the stunning resorts of Sahl Hasheesh and ElGouna, both exclusive destinations offering residents and tourists fantastic views of the desert and mountains.

At the heart of the El Gouna Resort withits natural lagoons is the Abu Tig Marina, the most luxurious harbour on the Red Sea designed around the spectacular El Gouna Golf Club, an 18-hole, PGA professional golf course. The Red Sea Riviera has two seasons: a hot summer,which runs from May to October, followed by a mild winter for the remaining months. The dry climate makes the area a highly desirable location at anytime of the year.

Known as one of the most beautiful places on earth, the Red Sea is a truly exotic and fascinating natural seascape environment. Its crystal blue surface and oasis of living creatures, reefs and coral formations, make it one of the world's most highly sought after diving locations.

Diving in Hurghada
Hurghada provides a gateway to the Red Sea's prime diving sites and is unique in offering access to many uninhabited offshore reefs and islands, allowing a myriad of opportunities for swimming, snorkelling, scuba and free diving. The warm watersare ideal for many varieties of rare fish and coral reefs, which can also be observed through glassbottom boats or submarines.

There are also many other excellent aquatic sportfacilities enjoyed by visitors such as:

• Kite surfing
• Deep sea fishing
• Windsurfing
• Swimming with dolphins
• Sailing
• Jeep adventures
• Boat trips on the Red Sea at dusk

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