Hurghada (Egypt)

----------Writers Notice--------- This review is based on personal experiences and opinions, I do not claim it to be the truth, nor am I responsible for any assumptions you might make. ---------Introduction--------- Hurghada is a coastal town in Egypt, that stretches for about 30 miles along the shore, but does not really go deep into the desert, a perfect town for tourism, and the battle for pieces of private beach by hotels have made this town so wide I think, because offering your guests a calm spot on a private beach, how is that not attractive right? I have been in the town, during ... more

Coral reefs, spectacular fish and relatively warm water in winter make this a specialist scuba diving destination. Its frequent northwesterly wind also makes it a major resort for serious windsurfers. The myriad of other water sports activities available are really add-ons. No antiquities for the historically-minded and, for those seeking a Mediterranean-type holiday, little to do at night after your day of sun, sea and beach. Possibly a good relaxing second week for a 2-centre holiday after visiting Egypt's antiquities elsewhere. Accommodation: Nearly all hotels are on the beach, with the ... more

Hurghada Review, I went to Hurghada last December with my husband on a week’s holiday. The week fell over the Christmas period, which allowed us to have Christmas day and the 4 proceeding days leading up to it on a dive boat experiencing the wonders of the red sea! I would recommend getting away from England over the Christmas period to any and everyone! Hurghada had it's bit's of tinsel and blow up papa noels hanging around, and many of the bar staff at various pubs had a token Santa hat, but that was as far as it went. No hassle, just the odd "happy Christmas" shouted to us across the ... more

I went to Hurghada in April 2006 and the weather was absolutley beautiful, although the sun is still really strong even in April. On my first day there i went exploring the hotel complex...and i didn't use any suntan lotion and i got burnt!! That was just walking about for a couple of hours. TIP Make sure you use sun lotion! I stayed outside the main town at the Coral Beach Rotana Resort which is along Safaga Road, this where a number of hotels are. Although there are a few shops at the hotel they are not that interesting and it is a mile walk to the next hotel along the strip, again the shops ... more

I have been here a few times now, and I still enjoy it, loads to do or lie on the beach all day. Hurghada is large, quite varied and spreading with all the building going on. There is the old town, Sekalla, new part of town, shopping areas and hotel zone, each with slighlty different charachter. And transport on little mini buses with the locals is cheap and reliable. The big attraction here is the year round sunshine, ideal for sun and sea worshippers. The water is clear and full of marine life, boat trips to nearby Giftun Islands are a must., bookable from most hotels. It is possible to ... more