7) Hurghada information

Hurghada is at present one the top destinations in the world and in no way does it remind the small fishing village it used to be.The simple reason for that is that Hurghada enjoys marvellous climate conditions even in winter time when temperature does not fall under 24ºC therefore is always suitable for enjoying the sun and the sea.

Diving
In Hurghada you can find the finest diving locales. Coral reefs with exotic names like Ota Abu Rimata and Shabroor Om Gamaar are home to immense schools of fish. Even for those that are not into diving Hurghada has still much to offer, especially if you are looking to enjoy beautiful white sand beaches. You can also do wind surfing, participate into a snorkelling trip to the small offshore islands or choose an inland journey for a safari in the desert, home to Bedouin tribes.

Situation
Egypt lies on the north part of the African coast on both the Mediterranean and the Red Sea. The very famous Nile is the longest and most well known river of Egypt. Hurghada lies on the Red Sea and on the opposite coast is the popular resort of Sharm El Sheikh.

Temperature
In Hurghada the weather is sunny throughout the year. The weather actually is very pleasant during spring and autumn. However if you visit it in the summer you should be very careful and stay in the shadow up until the afternoon since the temperature is around 40ºC! A bottle of water and suntan lotion is vital to carry with you. In the evening though and during the night the temperature can drop roughly as it happens in the desert.

Language
The official language is Arabic, but English is spoken everywhere.

Customs formalities
You will need a valid international passport and a visa. The passport must still have validity of at least six months upon the return journey from Egypt.

Currency
The official currency in Egypt is the Egyptian Pound (LE), called "gineh" in Arabic. Usually you can convert your cash directly at the airport, or in any local banks as some of them have ATM machines, and in most hotels you you also find banking services. Most hotels also accept credit cards.

Full Name
Sharm El Sheikh (Arab Republic of Egypt)

Capital City
Cairo

Country Area
1,001,449 sq km 386,659 sq miles

Population
69,500,000

Time Zone
GMT/UTC +2 ()

Daylight Saving Start
last Friday in April

Daylight Saving End
last Thursday in September

Religion
94% Muslim, 6% Christian

Electricity
220V 50HzHz

Electric Plug Details
European plug with two circular metal pins

Country Dialing Code
20

4) Hurghada resort information

Hurghada is located on the east coast where Eastern Desert meets the Red Sea.Hurghada airport is located south of the town centre and transfers time for the actual resort area is approximately 5-10 minutes drive.

2) Hurghada tourism

The town of Hurghada itself features a basic commercial street for tourists, and apart from that it doesn’t offer really anything else to do. Around that area most of the resorts are autonomous and feature hotels recommended for people that are looking for an isolated and quiet place away from the actual Egyptian culture.

However some resorts do connect one with the other, so you can always walk around a different resort and visit its shops and restaurant in case you get tired of the area you are staying. Apart from that Hurghada is worth to visit mainly because of the beautiful Red Sea, which is really recommended for those who love diving or snorkelling. Underwater you will see fantastic coral reefs and a great variety of exotic fish just 10 meters away from the beach. The hotel will either provide you with a dive escorts on the spot, or they can organize a scuba diving tour with guides.

1) Hurghada Travel Guide

Hurghada was founded in the beginning of the 20th century, and has been the top bathing resort on the Red Sea ever since the 80’s where it began to be enlarged by American, European and Arab investors.

The facilities in total provide excellent water sport amenities for sail boarders, yachtsmen, scuba divers and snorklers. Hurghada used to be a small fishing village stretching a long way along the seashore (almost 24 ml), and it doesn't reach far into the desert that surrounds the area.

Nowadays Hurghada has population of 40,000 and is divided into three areas: Downtown (El Dahar) is the old part; Sekalla is the modern part, and El Korra Road is the most modern part. Sakkala is the relatively modest hotel quarter. In Dahar there is the largest market in town, the post office and the long-distance bus station situated. A large number of restaurants, bar and shops, small pubs and internet cafes are offered all over Hurghada.

The city is served by the Hurghada International Airport with scheduled transfer to and from Cairo and direct connections with many cities in Europe.