Situated on the stunning Red Sea coast, the ancient town of Hurghada has become one of the foremost tourist destinations in Egypt. Stretching over thirty kilometres along the shore, Hurghada does not extend far into the desert around it, making it a great spot for a relaxing beach break. Hurghada caters to a diverse range of visitors, from family beach breaks to young groups that want to party every night. With some of the world`s best snorkelling and scuba diving spots you can explore the underwater paradise. Swim amongst the brightly coloured fish and plant life and feel your troubles float away as you enjoy the ultimate in natural relaxation. For a fun day trip that will appeal to all the family, why not take a boat ride to one of the many islands off the coast of Hurghada? A trip to the beautiful Giftun Island is a real treat and here you can enjoy a day of snorkelling, perhaps followed by a delicious fresh fish barbecue on the beach. For the more active, Hurghada and its surrounds are also great for waterskiing, windsurfing, sailing and swimming. Even if you are new to water sports there are plenty of introductory courses available that will have you riding the waves like a pro in no time. Of course many will tell you that life really begins when the sun goes down in Hurghada and there is certainly no shortage of places in which to sample the local nightlife. The bars and clubs in Hurghada are by no means restricted to the very young and people of all ages can be found dancing the night away. So, when night comes head to Hurghada Main Street and you`ll find a huge range of bars clubs and restaurants to keep you amused. Start with a traditional Egyptian meal in one of the many pavement restaurants and then move on to a bar and take it from there. A good tip is to follow the crowds as the locals always know where is best to go each night so wherever you find large groups of locals, you are sure to have a great evening. You can keep going as long as you can stay awake, with the many clubs pumping out dance tunes until well into the night. For those after a little more culture, Hurghada is also a fascinating spot to learn about the history of the area. You can find out about the town`s past as a small fishing village and its rapid growth following the discovery of oil here in 1931. It wasn`t until the 1980s that tourism really began to take off in Hurghada and once word got out about its fine sandy beaches and pristine coral reefs investment in the area multiplied. A visit to the local museum offers a unique insight into the history of the area. Also worth visiting is the fascinating aquarium with its collection of stunning tropical fish. Getting to Hurghada is easy with direct flights connecting the city to Leeds/ Bradford, London Gatwick, Glasgow and Birmingham. You can also join connecting flights from Cairo into the Red Sea town or even make use of Egypt`s well-developed public transport system to get to Hurghada by land from elsewhere in the country. If you shop around, cheap holidays in Hurghada are easy to find, especially if you go outside of peak season and are flexible with your dates. So if you are looking for guaranteed sun and plenty to do, try Hurghada for your next break. |
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