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Hurghada:
Hurghada was founded in the
early 20th century, and until a few years ago, remained a small fishing
village. But today, it has gone on to become the foremost tourist resort of
the Red Sea coast and an international center for aquatic sports. If it
takes place in or on the water you can do it here: windsurfing, sailing,
deep-sea fishing, swimming, but, above all, snorkeling and diving. The
unique underwater gardens offshore are some of the finest in the world,
justifiably famous amongst divers. The warm waters here are ideal for many
varieties of rare fish and coral reefs, which may also be observed through
glass bottom boats. This area has many fine accommodations, usually offering
warm and efficient service. Restaurants are mostly along the main road.
While in Hurghada, don't miss the museum and aquarium, with their complete
collections of flora and fauna of the Red Sea.
Today, Hurghada is known as a party town, particularly among Europeans.
Locals and others will tell you that life begins at night in Hurghada, with
the many, many clubs. They are particularly frequented by the young, but
certainly many others of all ages. One may often find a rousing party
centered around the visitors from a tour group taking over the action of a
particular bar. They are easy to find along the main street, along with
loads of inexpensive and expensive hotels
Islands near Hurghada offer all
kinds of fun and excitement. Take a day trip to Giftun Island for snorkeling
and a fish barbecue, or view the Red Sea from a submarine! When you're not
in the sea you can shop in the boutiques, relax in the luxury holiday
villages or visit the Roman Mons Porphyrites (mountain of porphyry) remains
at nearby Gebel Abu Dukhan (Father of Smoke). Day-trips or safaris to
explore the Red Sea Mountains by camel or jeep are also available. Other
nearby islands and destinations include the Shadwan Island (Diving,
snorkeling, fishing but no swimming), Shaab Abu Shiban (Diving, snorkeling
and swimming), Shaab el-Erg (Diving, fishing and snorkeling), Umm Gammar
Island (Diving and snorkeling), Shasb Saghir Umm Gammae (Diving), Careless
Reef (Diving), Abu Ramada Island (Diving), Shaab Abu Ramada (Fishing),
Dishet el-Dhaba (Beaches and swimming), Shaab Abu Hashish (Beaches, diving,
snorkeling, swimming and fishing), Sharm el-Arab (Diving, swimming and
fishing and Abu Minqar Island (Beaches and swimming).
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