Attractions Hurghada Has to Offer
Posted By seovine on March 3, 2011
Hurghada, Egypt is a city located in eastern Egypt on the coast of the Red Sea. It was a small fishing village for many years, and has only recently come to the attention of travelers.
Things to do in the City
Hurghada can be divided in the different districts. El Dahar, which is the oldest part of the city, is the downtown region. If you want to know where to find accommodations in this location, you can visit Sekalla which is a very modern part of the city. In case you want to go shopping, you can visit Dahar where large bazaars are located.
Today, the city has a population of nearly a quarter of a million people and is a very popular destination for tourists, especially those who love adventure.Most of the people who seek accommodation in this place are scuba divers, snorkelers and sailors..
Those who decide to visit the city will note that there are a number of great things to do while staying here. The beach, sea, and desert here are world class.
Scuba Diving and Snorkeling
Because Hurghada is located right on the coast of the Red Sea, it makes it quite a popular destination for those who love scuba diving. Visitors will be able to choose from a number of different tour operators and diving destinations.Amateur and experienced divers will be able to locate their perfect spots here. For those just starting out, there are diving lessons they can take part of to learn the sport.
Equally as popular as diving, snorkeling is an experience that many visitors to Hurghada. A number of Egypt trip operators offer these services. You can take part of the snorkeling excursions to different areas; Paradise Islands is an example.
Boats and Submarines
You can take a glass-bottom boat ride that cruise over some beautiful coral reefs, where you can see a variety of brightly colored fish and maybe even sharks. Or you could head underwater and take a ride aboard one of the small submarines. While on the sub, you’d feel as if you are one with the fishes, and all these you can do without getting wet!
Desert Excursions
Once you are done experiencing the water adventure this exciting city has to offer, you can visit the desert to acquire another unique experience. You will be able to find plenty of day tours in Egypt that will take you deep into the desert on quads or in jeeps. Most of the trips here lasts a long time.This is a great way to experience the country.