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Dana Beach Resort Located on Hurghada’s sandy beaches, this luxury hotel offers many facilities. This hotel is perfect for those looking for a relaxing Hurgada holiday... More » |
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Coral Beach Rotana Resort The Coral Beach Rotana Resort, with its own private beach and on-site facilities has something to offer to both families and couples alike on Hurghada holidays... More » |
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Albatros Dana Beach Resort This attractive hotel is just a short drive from the airport and a short stroll from the beach. It provides many relaxing facilities, including a scuba diving centre... More » |
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Three Corners Ocean View Situated in the stunning Abu Tig Marina, this pleasant hotel is ideal for those wanting to explore the surrounding area... More » |
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Primasol Albatros Beach Resort This luxurious hotel is set beside the beach, and is close to local amenities. With many facilities on-site there is much to keep the whole family enetertained on a Hurghada holiday... More » |
Hurghada, was once a small fishing village, and has now blossomed into a vibrant resort, known throughout the world. It is located on the Red Sea coast of Egypt, and because of this it is perfect for its diving and snorkeling. It is popular with European tourists who want to soak up the sun in this idyllic setting. Its popularity has meant that throughout the years many Hurghada hotels and apartment complexes have been built. To the south of Hurghada is a 12mile long stretch of beaches, which are also adorned with hotels, for those who want the peacefulness of their hotel, as well as being close to the bustling town of Hurghada. Within this lively city there are many shops, bars and restaurants as well as nightclubs. As well as this there are many other facilities, such as diving schools, that are perfect for all the family.
Giftun
Island National Park
This beautiful island has some gorgeous sandy beaches as well
as snorkeling facilities. It provides many conveniences, such
as a restaurant and bar, as well as beach volleyball facilities.
It takes approximately an hour by boat, and many hotels and diving
schools offer these excursions.
Mons Porphyrites
Mons Porphyrites was once an important quarry in the Roman period.
It is set within the Eastern Desert, where for thre centuries
the Romans mined Imperial Porphyry – a beautiful purple rock.
The emperors of the time love this rock, which has fine grains
and also has some white crystals. The colour, and the rock itself
soon became the symbol for royalty and emperors wanted exclusive
rights to it. Nowadays you are able to visit this mine, as well
as find your own piece of royal rock.
Watersports
Hurghada is well-known for its water sports, including fishing,
sailing, kitesurfing and windsurfing. The most popular however
is diving and snorkeling. The underwater gardens and coral reefs
make this the perfect location for diving. However if you do not
want to get your feet wet, there are also many glass-bottomed
boat companies, where you can enjoy the underwater delights while
keeping dry! Hotels and other companies also offer banana boats,
pedal boats as well as canoes.