Hurghada holidays are very popular with Europeans who want to escape the cold winters of Europe. It has plenty to offer with its desert climate which ranges from temperate in the winter to very hot in the summer. Sea temperatures generally stay around 20 – 22 degrees Celsius. December to March are the best months to travel to Hurghada, since temperatures are comfortably warm without the unbearable heat of summer.
Diving Holidays Hurghada
Red sea diving and snorkeling in Hurghada is reputed to be one of the best areas in the world for these sports. There are several professional diving centres around the town which will organise everything from food to island excursions and other add-ons. Full courses and refresher courses are also on offer on location from the many internationally recognized providers in the area.
Wreck diving and certain reefs, such as the St. John’s reefs are a not to be missed experiences for divers. The Red sea has one of the most famous wrecks in the world, the Thislegorm, which was a British vessel attacked from the air and sunk in 1941 while transporting a cargo of war supplies. Visibility is usually excellent, diving can be undertaken all year round and best of all, the reefs are now protected by the government which will mean diving tourism in this beautiful area can be sustained into the future.
Hurghada Desert Safaris
Quad bike excursions, camel rides, jeep rides into the vast Sahara desert are some of the activities on offer for holiday makers to Hurghada. Some camel treks take the visitor along remote plains mentioned in the bible and ancient ruins and quarries can also be viewed. Local desert tribes still call this area home and tourists may have the privelege of seeing them going about their daily lives.
Hotels Hurghada
There is no shortage of resorts and hotels in Hurghada, but it does not seem to be enough. Many of them are booked out long in advance by package deal tour operators. For those travelling to Hurghada independently, shopping and booking for a hotel online will secure a place, since hotels are reasonably priced in this part of Egypt. Many are booked out even out of peak season.
Because of the number of tourists coming to Hurghada, eateries and quality of food is good, most restaurants offering local dishes as well as an international range of food. Make sure water is bottled or boiled.
Shopping is excellent, with several bazaars to choose from as well as boutique shopping available. In the bazaars, prices will be inflated and locals expect to barter.
Hurghada is known for its night life and the party atmosphere begins as night falls. Many hotels provide their own entertainment consisting of live music but clubs, restaurants, coffee houses are plentiful for those interested in an active night life.
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