Hurghada Beach – Egypt

Once a small and isolated fishing village, Hurghada has developed dramatically since the 1980’s due to both Egyptian and foreign investment to become one of the major touristic centers in Egypt. Today, Hurghada Beach is one of the most popular holiday destinations on the Red Sea and it is somewhat understandable: Hurghada boasts a succession of beautiful white sandy beach that stretch along the seashore for about 30km. The warm, crystal waters and world-class diving add to the lure of this thriving seaside town, ideally located in the Middle East.

Tens of sandy beaches stretching along several kilometers and a year-round dry, temperate climate make Hurghada a destination of choice for water-sports enthusiasts and sun-seekers. The area's calm and clear waters are particularly popular for scuba-diving and snorkeling, sailing, windsurfing and deep-sea fishing. Hurghada is an excellent gateway to the Red Sea, reputed to feature some of the best diving spots in the world. The warm waters are ideal for the aquatic life to develop and a wide range of fish and coral species can be found here. Experienced divers and beginners alike will be delighted by the amazing underwater environment that those many incredible dive sites have to offer.

Hurghada offers a wide range of dining options, both of local and international cuisines. The dowtown area of El Dahar, where you will find a number of street vendors and small restaurants serving authentic Egyptian food, is probably the best place to experience the local flavours. Those after some international cuisine may head to one the many hotels' restaurants of chain restaurants, that can be found pretty much anywhere.

Hurghada Beach features a vibrant nightlife, with a vast array of bars, pubs and nightclubs to choose from. When the sun sets, the crowds in need of action after wasting the day away on the beach invade the local restaurants and entertainment venues.

With hundreds of hotels and resorts along its shores, Hurghada will surely satisfy the needs of every visitor. From simple guest houses to the finest five-star hotels, the range of accommodation on offer is likely to match every budget and expectations. For the once who can afford it, all the most luxurious hotel groups are represented here on Hurghada beaches, each coming with its very own blend of sophisticated design, fine dining restaurants and rejuvenating spas. Notable resorts at Hurghada Beach include the Hurghada Marriott Beach Resort and the Hilton Hurghada Long Beach Resort.

Hurghada Beach is located along the Red Sea, south of the Suez Canal on Egypt's east coast.

by air Hurghada boasts its own airport, Hurghada International Airport, which has good connections with Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

by road Hurghada is about 530km (330mi) south of Cairo and 290km (180mi) east of Luxor. Driving times from those two cities are 6 and 3.5 hours respectively.