Hurgada

There are three main areas; the central ‘old’ town, known as El Dahar, is accessible on foot for shopping and the multi-national party scene after dark in the city’s always-exciting clubs and nightspots. On the east facing shore is El Sakala with its old port, and south of this lies a 15 mile strip of hotels situated between the coastal road and the beach.

Backed by a distant range of saw-toothed mountains which provide the perfect backdrop of amazing sunsets, Hurghada is noted for its beautiful sandy beaches and crystal clear waters making this location a major resort for diving and water sports. The beaches are full of water lovers enjoying windsurfing, deep-sea fishing and sailing whilst divers from around the world come here to enjoy the soft, untouched coral reefs and variety of spectacular subtropical reef fish.

Location
Hurghada holidays –  The biggest holiday resort on the Red Sea, it is the ideal holiday resort for some of the of the best holidays in Egypt. With over 20 km of hotel accommodation stretched along the sandy beach, Holidays to Hurghada can satisfy the needs of every visitor, from diving in the Red Sea to safaris in the desert or wind surfing. Hurghada holidays – A beautiful crescent-shaped bay 240 miles south-east of Cairo Hurghada, has a beautiful  crescent-shaped bay, rugged mountains and good beaches. Safaga is just south of Hurghada, and Soma Bay is even closer. El Gouna to the North is a developed holiday community. Together they offer just about everything a visitor might wish for, from raucous parties to isolated scuba diving, with golf, bowling and  fishing in between. Islands near Hurghada offer all kinds of fun
and excitement. Take a day trip to Giftun Island for snorkelling.
When you’re not in the sea you can shop in the boutiques or visit
the Roman remains at nearby. Day-trips to explore the Red Sea Mountains are available.

Beaches
Holidays to Hurghada, with its clear water, untouched reefs and ship wrecks, the biggest holiday resort on the Red Sea, it is the place for some of the of the best holidays in Egypt. With more than 20 km of hotel accommodation along the beach,

Dining Out
It will come as no surprise that Hurghada caters well for visitors looking to eat out and with such a diverse population and flood of incoming tourists, restaurants here suit all tastes. Whether you are looking for a traditional dish of kushari rice, macaroni and chickpeas, a tasty soup made from seasonal vegetables, or even a takeaway pizza, Hurghada has it all.

Shopping
Hurghada, also known as the Venice of Egypt, the Resort of Hurghada in Egypt has over the recent years evolved into a reputed and sought after tourist hub. It has attained this status also for the reason that the city of Hurghada has a lot of good things to offer its visitors. Of the many goodies that this Egyptian sea side city has on offer is the provision for shopping in Hurghada. The city of Hurghada has some of the best and most renowned shopping destinations in the entire country of Egypt. Most of the local crafts that are made in Egypt are the best things to go shopping for in Hurghada. The city specializes in textiles and antiques.

There are plenty of great shopping destinations in the resort of Hurghada. However, the best of the lot has got to be the two names mentioned below. Not just are these joints the best in terms of the merchandise that they sell, but also because they are places from where you can pick up the best bargains and also acquire things for reasonable prices:
– El Dahar, Hurghada
– Sigala, Hurghada

Just because the above are the best shopping destinations does not mean that they are the only good ones around. There are plenty of other places for shopping in Hurghada where you can experience some really thrilling experience of shopping in Hurghada. They are:
– Arabia Beach Sharky’s
– Shedwan Village
– The Shoppin Center
– Zahran Shop

Of course, there is also an option of picking a whole lot of good bargains off the streets in Hurghada. The things to carry back from your trip to Hurghada are:
– Egyptian Souvenirs
– Gold
– Silver
– Metal works
– Egyptian textile
– Papyrus
– Perfumes
– Leather
– Lamps
– Antiques
– Hookah
– Wine and Sorbet set

Out & About in Hurghada
Hurghada Tours Available during a stay in Hurghada (bookable through your local rep)

Luxor overday Valley of kings, Temple of Hatchepsut, Colossi of Memnon & Karnak Temple.

Snorkelling Trip to Mahmya Island.
A lazy boat ride to the environmentally protected idyllic island at Mahmya

Desert Jeep Safari approx.
Enjoy a jeep safari through the desert for a typical bedouin night

Transfer Time
Transfer time from Hurghanda airport is approximately 15-20 minutes.

Resorts in Egypt
Alexandria, Aswan, Dahab, El Gouna, Hurghada, Luxor, Nuweiba, River Nile – Luxor, Sharm El Sheikh, Taba, Makadi Bay, Soma Bay,