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Destination guide > Egypt > Hurghada
Holidays in Hurghada:

Hurghada was just a small fishing village founded only in the early 20th century. Up until a few years ago, it has developed to become one of the foremost tourist resorts of the coast of the Red Sea. It is most famous amongst divers and underwater enthusiasts for beneath the turquoise waters are unique gardens said to belong among the finest in the world. The ideal water temperatures here are a perfect condition for many varieties of rare fishes and coral reefs, thus creating such splendid seascape to be enjoyed first hand or observed through glass bottom boat rides.

The little town has an international center for various water sports. Among the wide selection of aquatic activities includes wind surfing, sailing, deep sea fishing, and of course, above all, diving and snorkeling. The whole area has many fine selections of accommodations from Cheap holidays options to more upscale facilities but all offering warm and efficient services.

Along the main road are a number of restaurants. Certainly not to be missed is the town's museum and aquarium, which showcases Hurghada's complete collections of flora and fauna of the Red Sea.

Hurghada's beach resort is widely known as a Cheap holidays Egypt destination for thousands of rather older Europeans, some coming in with their families, where they could enjoy the warmth of the sun and the fun in its beaches. Many hotels offer inclusive activities and facilities so to promote them staying within the resort. The larger resorts even have mini zoos, playgrounds, a number of swimming pools and even small theaters.

Today Hurghada is becoming a party town and becoming a hotspot among many Europeans. The locals will tell you that nightlife begins in Hurghada, with its many clubs and discos all over. Particularly seen are teenagers and the younger ages, but indeed many other people of different age ranges do come also.

Being a city still under development, you could expect even more hotels, restaurants and other facilities in Hurghada in the near future. All of El Gouna's communities in the north and south offer just about everything you could ask for, from scuba diving to golf and bowling, and whatever activity you would rather enjoy in between.

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