Hurghada, Egypt is a city located in eastern Egypt on the coast of the Red Sea. It was a small fishing village for many years, and has only recently come to the attention of travelers.
Things to do in the City
Hurghada can be divided in the different districts. To get to experience downtown, visit El Dahar. It is considered to be the oldest part of the city. Sekalla is a very modern area, and Sakkala is an area where one can find a number of hotels. In case you want to go shopping, you can visit Dahar where large bazaars are located.
Today, the city has a population of nearly a quarter of a million people and is a very popular destination for tourists, especially those who love adventure.Most of the people who seek accommodation in this place are scuba divers, snorkelers and sailors..
People who come to the city will be able to find a number of different things to do while in the city. What you will find here is world class: beach, desert and sea are included.
Scuba Diving and Snorkeling
Due to its location in the east coast of Red Sea, it has become famous among those who love scuba diving.Divers will be able to choose the spot that they want. They can avail of this from the different tour operators present there and diving areas. Both amateur and experienced divers will find wonderful sites here, and you can even take lessons if you have never tried it before.
Similar to diving, through the years, snorkeling has been enjoyed by a number of visitors coming to Hurghada. A number of Egypt tour operators offer these services. You can take part of the snorkeling excursions to different areas; Paradise Islands is an example.
Boats and Submarines
To be able to discover the beauty of the coral reef and the plethora of colored fish swimming about, you can use a glass-bottom boat. This cruises over the said areas of the water–you might see sharks. Another thing you can do is go underwater. Here you will be able to ride the small submarines to acquire the greatest experience of these reefs. While on the sub, you’d feel as if you are one with the fishes, and all these you can do without getting wet!
Desert Excursions
After you have had your fill of all of the watery fun that the city has to offer, you can head into the desert for an entirely different experience. You will be able to find plenty of day tours in Egypt that will take you deep into the desert on quads or in jeeps. Many of the tours into the desert last several days. It is a wonderful way to see the country.
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