Hurghada Tourism and Places to Visit

Hurghada is the best destination for sea and water lovers. It hosts for a variety of activities such as, Scuba-Diving, Snorkeling, Windsurfing, Parasailing, and Jet skis. Ride a glass boat, which gives you a visual feast of underwater sceneries and ridges. Tourists are indulged into the bay of Red sea which is the major attraction in Hurghada. Snorkeling in red sea will be an amazing experience and by diving 10 meters from the beach into the sea  you will see the incredible coral reefs and plenty of varieties of tropical fish. Scuba diving (2 dives) cost between 50-65 USD. Non-swimmers will be escorted by local professional divers. If you are in late march then choose to wear a wetsuit to dive in cold water.

On the other hand, adventurers can experience the unique desert riding with motorbikes or beach buggies. Also, Hurghada allows you to experience numerous activities, which are not to be found anywhere else on the globe. By ‘Quad Biking’ you will be taken hundreds of miles into the Sahara desert for a ‘tea’ with a Bedouin tribe. Remote and archaic wonders tour of ‘Camel riding, ‘Boat trips’ to the unpopulated big and little ‘Gifton islands’.

Shopping, Dining & Nightlife in Hurghada

The shopping in Hurghada is bit different when compared with other cities in and around Egypt. You can find numerous souvenirs from the stores that are spread around the city. Head-down to the ‘New Marina’ and the ‘Sheraton Road’ for high-quality products. The city is famous for handmade perfumes, organic oils, spices, hand maid bottles, silver, coral and other jewellery.

Note: Haggle everywhere except in restaurants.

The nightlife begins late in Hurghada, it is also known as parting town with many pubs and nightclubs and you can find proximity to the promenade. And the city is famous for belly dancing, Arabic and Nubian folk bands.

Hurghada offers a variety of culinary including western food, modern restaurants, oriental food, and many others.Restaurants are mostly along the main road. All over the city, you will offered by a tasty, healthy drink ‘Karkaday’ made of a strain of hibiscus, and ‘Chi’ (local tea) along with a ‘Sheesha” pipe (hookah).

Hurghada Festivals & Seasons

Hurghada shows diversity in their festival celebrations. The year starts with Coptic Christmas and Islamic New year eves in January. The Hurghada International Festival and Hurghada International Fishing Festivals invite competitors to participate in the longest running events. Yacht Racing and Water Skiing Festival will be held in the cities of Alexandria and Hurghada and attracting local and international yachtsmen and water-skiers

Ramadan is the other big festival happens in Hurghada. During Ramadan, Muslims will go for a fasting from dawn to dusk and feast from dusk to dawn for a month. Businesses will be affected during this time.

Hurghada gates are open all year round. However, Hurghada attracts you during the summer and allow you to escape from heat. It is better not to visit during June, July and August as the summer will be extreme during this time.

Transportation in Hurghada

There is no public transport in Hurghada. You can get through either by white colored Mini buses or taxies. Mini Bus is a cheap way to get around the city. Before the ride it is better to haggle with drivers

Popular Sports in Hurghada

Hurghada is a paradise for all aqua sports like Windsurfing, Sailing, Deep-Sea fishing, Swimming but above all Snorkelling and Diving, and also famous for a motor bike tour in the desert.

Weather in Hurghada

Hurghada has a hot desert climate with temperature variation from 12°C to 37°C and is rarely below 9°C or above 39°C as the city is mostly covered with oceans, seas, lakes, rivers. The hottest season recorded as high as 37°C and low of 29°C and the coldest season recorded as low as 12°C and as high 22°C. It experiences summers between May to September and winter in between November to March.

Emergency Numbers

For emergency services contact 122 & 126

Hurghada Airport Information & Location

Hurghada international airport (IATA: HRG, ICAO: HEGN) is the second busiest airport in Egypt after Cairo which sprawls in an area of 5 kilometers. Located in the southern part of the country, it takes about 15 minutes drive from the city centre. The airport buildings are noticeable from the highway, so it is impossible to miss them. It serves two terminals namely terminal 1, and terminal 2.

Airline Information

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Local Transportation To & From Hurghada Airport

You can get though by cars, taxis, and mini vans.

Airport Facilities

Hurghada international Airport facilities include cafes, bars,  restaurant, Currency exchange, postal office, Internet access, pay phones for international calls, duty-free shops, airline lounges, VIP lounge, kids play area, Car Rent Disabled persons  services, customer care and information desk are

Hotels near HRG Airport

There are a good number of hotels available in and around HRG airport. Most of the best hotels are aligned within a radius of 3 kilometres. Steigenberger Al Dau Beach Hotel (2.9 km), Steigenberger Aqua Magic Red Sea (3.1 km), Sindbad Aqua Hotel & Spa (3.1 km), Moevenpick Resort Hurghada (3.1 km), Hilton Hurghada Resort (3.4 km), Sindbad Beach Resort (3.5 km).

Airport Enquiries

Enquire the schedules and other travel issues at Contact Number – +20 65 3462723

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Hurghada Airport Address

Hurghada, Egypt

Ph: +20 65 3462723

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