Hurghada Travel Guide
Holidays in Hurghada put you at the centre of a desert oasis. One that also happens to be perched on the shores of one of the world’s best diving spots. The rich colours of the Red Sea’s corals and creatures are a stark contrast to the barren dunes of the Sahara beyond. But that’s not to say you should skip Hurghada’s desert entirely. 4X4 adventures await – along with tea-bearing Bedouins. Swap your quad for a minibus seat and you’re just a few hours away from the Valley of the Kings. Pharaoh tombs, the Karnak Temple and Colossi of Memnon are more than worth the journey.
Though, Hurghada does a grand job of convincing you to do little but flit from pool to sun lounger to jacuzzi for a solid 8 hours of Vitamin D and relaxation. It’s the irresistible combo of year round sunshine and stellar in-resort service. But, do prepare for a little bit of FOMO to creep in. Hurghada’s got a cracking set of golf courses to play on between mooching around the mosques and bazaars. The perfect compromise comes in the form of a gaudy yellow submarine. Where you can see the Red Sea’s wonders without donning so much as a flipper.
Hurghada Travel Guide
Holidays in Hurghada put you at the centre of a desert oasis. One that also happens to be perched on the shores of one of the world’s best diving spots. The rich colours of the Red Sea’s corals and creatures are a stark contrast to the barren dunes of the Sahara beyond. But that’s not to say you should skip Hurghada’s desert entirely. 4X4 adventures await – along with tea-bearing Bedouins. Swap your quad for a minibus seat and you’re just a few hours away from the Valley of the Kings. Pharaoh tombs, the Karnak Temple and Colossi of Memnon are more than worth the journey.
Though, Hurghada does a grand job of convincing you to do little but flit from pool to sun lounger to jacuzzi for a solid 8 hours of Vitamin D and relaxation. It’s the irresistible combo of year round sunshine and stellar in-resort service. But, do prepare for a little bit of FOMO to creep in. Hurghada’s got a cracking set of golf courses to play on between mooching around the mosques and bazaars. The perfect compromise comes in the form of a gaudy yellow submarine. Where you can see the Red Sea’s wonders without donning so much as a flipper.
Soundtrack of the city
Haggling in Hurghada
3 course meal for 2: £21.30
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A regular cappuccino: £1.20
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A medium beer: £1.30
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One-way (Local Transport): £0.14
Haggling in Hurghada
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3 course meal for 2: £21.30
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A regular cappuccino: £1.20
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A medium beer: £1.30
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One-way (Local Transport): £0.14
Soundtrack of the city
Hot, hot, hot in Hurghada
In Hurghada, summers are HOT. Winters are often warmer than anything the UK can muster in May and rain barely ever features. The best time to visit Hurghada? It’s all down to just how hot you like your holidays. Peaks of 39°C in July may be a touch too warm. April and May hit that ‘just right’ spot – but October can bring the annual few mm’s of rain.
Discover the real Hurghada
The real Hurghada lies in its roots as a fishing village. And while those quaint days of simply landing the catch are long gone, there’s still some authenticity to be found in the main town. Away from the marble floors of the resorts, the working city represents the real Hurghada.
We’ve already mentioned the diving – but Hurghada’s also harbouring some attractions that do lean a little towards tourism. Not that they should be swerved, but it pays to know what you’re in for. Alongside the ticketed entry venues, you’ll find a green and pleasant clutch of golf courses, desert safaris and stargazing.
Hurghada’s food scene is a world tour for the tastebuds. Chefs and those with culinary know-how have been lured in from across the globe to cater for everyone from all-inclusive guests to nomadic types with a penchant for sushi on every continent. Don’t pass on the Egyptian dishes, even if they are hard to track down.
Jetting into this corner of Africa often pairs with a schlep around the pyramids and a good, long stare at the Valley of the Kings. But when you’ve ticked off the big names, what’s left? In Hurghada, it’s all about the wrecks, reefs and excursions that go beyond the well-known must sees.
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We’ve already mentioned the diving – but Hurghada’s also harbouring some attractions that do lean a little towards tourism. Not that they should be swerved, but it pays to know what you’re in for. Alongside the ticketed entry venues, you’ll find a green and pleasant clutch of golf courses, desert safaris and stargazing.
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Hurghada’s food scene is a world tour for the tastebuds. Chefs and those with culinary know-how have been lured in from across the globe to cater for everyone from all-inclusive guests to nomadic types with a penchant for sushi on every continent. Don’t pass on the Egyptian dishes, even if they are hard to track down.
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Jetting into this corner of Africa often pairs with a schlep around the pyramids and a good, long stare at the Valley of the Kings. But when you’ve ticked off the big names, what’s left? In Hurghada, it’s all about the wrecks, reefs and excursions that go beyond the well-known must sees.
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More of Egypt
Drop into this corner of Africa for untold travel riches. Trot into pyramids that we’re still technically and artistically puzzling over, don a scuba tank or two to marvel at reefs and wrecks with a colour chart that really can only be described as vibrant or check yourself into a hotel resort for a fortnight of R&R. A bold choice in a country with gems that practically beg to be explored. But one with just as many rewards.
