Red Sea
Hurghada
The most accessible Red Sea resort town, with reefs offshore, a desert behind, and direct flights from most of Europe.
Stretching 40 kilometers along the Red Sea coast, Hurghada is Egypt's most accessible beach destination and the ideal relaxing finale to a week of exploring inland monuments. With an international airport and straightforward driving routes from Luxor (4.5 hours) and Cairo (5 hours), this coastal hub is the ultimate launchpad for both aquatic and terrestrial adventure. Warm, shallow reef systems and popular boat trips to the Giftun Islands make it a prime spot for diving and snorkeling, with reliably clear visibility and daily introductory dives for beginners. Inland, the rugged Eastern Desert provides a dramatic backdrop for quad and 4x4 safaris, while those seeking a quieter, family-friendly escape can head just twenty minutes north to El Gouna, a tranquil resort town built entirely around serene lagoons.
Main attractions
- Giftun Island and the national park reefs
- Hurghada Marina
- Dive sites along the Red Sea reef wall
- El Gouna lagoons
- Eastern Desert, for safaris
- Makadi and Sahl Hasheesh bays
Things worth doing
- Snorkel or dive the Giftun Reefs
- Take a boat out for the day with lunch aboard
- Try a first dive with an instructor
- Quad bike or 4x4 into the Eastern Desert
- Kitesurf; the wind here is dependable
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