Get relaxed in Hurguda
Located at the coast of the Red Sea in Egypt, the city of Hurghada used to be a quiet fishing village some twenty years ago. However, since then the city has seen some rapid transformation to become the leading seashore resort on the Red Sea. Hurghada is relatively easy to get to with direct flights going there from all over the world. It boasts impressive views and beautiful scenery in every direction. This is a place that is extremely popular with diving tourists. Due to this there are many diving schools in operation to take you and introduce you to the wonderful world you can discover when you dive.
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Get relaxed at Continental Hotel – Hurghada
The Continental Hotel is a beautiful 5-star spa resort hotel. Perfectly nestled into Hurghada bay it consists of 252 rooms and suites offering spectacular views out over the Red Sea. With its own private beach, lush green gardens and extensive leisure and sports facilities, you may never have to leave the complex if you don’t want to. There are of course what you would expect, swimming pools and water sports available as well as Kids Club playground so the parents get a chance to relax too. You will also find a whole host of Spa facilities and treatments available for you to take advantage of and indulge yourself for a while. If you are wondering about the food, worry not. With 6 different restaurants and bars to choose from, including an all-day dining buffet, Italian and an Oriental A la carte restaurant you will not run out of options to delight your palate. Then, of course, you can enjoy one of the many bars to wash it all down with.
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Now that we covered food and hotel, what are the activities you can do, Hurghada is Diver’s Paradise. To pin point one of Hurghada’s most popular boat excursions, that may be Giftun Islands it allow you to enjoy the white sand while you soak up the sun. There are also plenty of snorkelling and scuba diving activities, so you can fully explore and experience the exquisiteness of the Red Sea. However, for those wanting to stay away from the water, there are palm shelters where you can just sit back, relax and enjoy the pleasant views.
Wanna experience some Wreck Diving go to straight to Straits of Gubal best place for snorkelling and diving. The Straits of Gubal is a narrow strip of water squeezed between the Red Sea Coast and the Western shore of Sinai Peninsula. It is one of the country’s major diving destinations and something that should be at the top of your things to do in Hurghada. Wanna see Dolphins, best place to spot dolphins is Mahmya Island. The beach of Mahmya should be at the top of your list of things to do in Hurghada. Located at the Southern tip of the glorious Giftun Islands, the beach can be reached by booking a short boat trip. Once you get there, you can enjoy lazing on the glowing white sand and twirling through the crystal clear waters. You might even spot a pod of dolphins on your boat ride so keep your cameras ready!
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Build and admire sandcastles at Sand City Hurghada. This is the only Open-air and Sand Sculptures Museum in Africa and the Middle East. Sand City Hurghada is made of 42 sculptures and 17 reliefs by artists from different countries who left a piece of heart and soul in their work. They also have regular events and workshops. Go Horse Riding On The Beach. Yes, I wrote it write, what better place to take a horse ride than in Hurghada, Egypt? On this horse ride, you will get to experience the real Arabian feel as you take this horseback tour on the finest bred horses and experienced trainers. The trainers provide pre-ride coaching and assist you throughout your ride.
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Go on a Private Hurghada Sightseeing Tour and Gaze at the Stars during an Astronomical Night Tour:
Apart from the desert and beaches, there’s still so much to do in the city of Hurghada. This private sightseeing tour takes you on a three hour tour to see the top attractions of the city. You will get to witness some of the biggest tourist attractions like the Big Mosque and the Coptic Church of Saint Mary, and will even get to visit the picturesque and the local viewpoint that provides sweeping city views. The astronomical night tours offered in the city involve journeying away from the city and into the desert away from the noise and light pollution so you can enjoy the wonders of the night sky with a telescope at hand for closer inspection.
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Hurghada at it’s best
The spring and fall seasons are the best times to pay Egypt a visit. From November to February the Red Sea is quite cold so that snorkelling and swimming won’t be as enjoyable. In July and August, on the other hand, the air temperature rises up quiet high which can be exhausting. If you’re visiting during this time, desert trips may be a bit too much. You’ll probably want to spend most of your time in the water to cool down. It’s a great season for diving and free diving though.
Make sure to also keep the Ramadan dates in mind, as the holy month of Muslims will be starting on May 6th this year and continuing for a full month before it comes to an end. During Ramadan, everyday life in Egypt changes a bit.
