In the center of one of the provinces of Egypt, called the Red Sea, Hurghada annually rest tens of thousands of tourists from all over the world. The city is located on the western coast of one of the most beautiful seas of the planet, according to divers and snorkelers. The Red Sea has the highest salt concentration of all water bodies that make up the World Ocean. It is the only one, into which not a single river or stream flows.
The resort of Hurghada consists of the old historic center of Dahar and hotels, stretching as a single chain for many kilometers along the seashore. Hurghada today occupies about 40 km., The coastal strip and the largest number of guests in its hotels is observed from the first days of April to the end of November, when the thermometers in the water reach especially comfortable values. In summer, the sea in Hurghada warms up to + 28 ° C, and in winter it cools down to + 19 ° C, which does not prevent the most seasoned tourists from swimming with pleasure even on New Year's holidays.
Hurghada beaches
The seaside beaches in Hurghada are sandy and countless. Each hotel has its own recreation areas, but there are a lot of public beaches in the resort:
- In the ranking of the cleanest and most comfortable, Dream Beach occupies one of the first places in Hurghada. There is a lot of greenery on the beach and the infrastructure is well organized, including changing rooms, showers, toilets. There are cafes and restaurants on the seashore, a children's club, and lifeguards oversee the safety of vacationers. Of the minuses - the inability to carry even drinks and the considerable cost of renting beach equipment.
- Old Vic Beach is ideal for families with little ones. The beach has a gentle entrance to the water and is famous for the absence of waves. Old Vic Beach is equipped with umbrellas, sun loungers and you can even rent a bungalow on it. Entrance and services are paid, and the contingent is generally quite respectable and calm.
- The recreation area near the Mojito club, on the other hand, is more suitable for active youth. During the day, a gym and sports activities are organized on the beach, and after dark, Mojito becomes a dance floor, where the most fashionable DJs work.
- Inexpensive Paradise Beach was chosen by locals, but in the morning on weekdays, tourists can relax here relatively calmly. The little ones will love the playground, and the parents will enjoy the opportunity to rent not only an umbrella and sun lounger, but also a jet ski or catamaran.
The beaches of the resort are usually open from 7.00 am. Preschoolers do not need to buy a ticket, and for adults, the daily pleasure of relaxing on the sea in Hurghada can cost from 50 to 100 Egyptian pounds if the beach is public.
Children's holidays
The sea in Hurghada is ideal for families. Unlike Sharm el-Sheikh and other Egyptian resorts, it has a gentle entrance, the beaches are covered with sand and it is completely safe for babies to swim in this part of the Red Sea. You do not need special shoes to enter the water, and the marine life in the coastal waters of Hurghada are mostly friendly and do not pose a threat to human health.
You can better acquaint children with the underwater world of the Red Sea in the Hurghada Aquarium. It is open at the Sea Life Hotel and offers to see the richest collection of flora and fauna of the Red Sea. The premises of the Aquarium are arranged in such a way that visitors find themselves in the very center of marine life - glass tunnels and walls with sea inhabitants create the feeling of being immersed in the depths of the sea.
Children will also be delighted with the excursion on a boat with a transparent bottom, which allows them to look at the underwater inhabitants in all their splendor.
Divers note
It is known that the Red Sea is one of the most picturesque and favorite among divers around the world. Hurghada is famous for its dive safaris, which are organized by local diving clubs for tourists. Staying at any hotel in the resort, you can find a diving club nearby, where there is often a Russian-speaking instructor. At the resort, you will not only be taught diving techniques, but will also be issued a certificate of compliance with international requirements for divers, so that you can then enjoy underwater walks anywhere in the world.
