Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Looking At Hurghada Red Sea Holidays

By Wayne Bromiley


Hurghada was once a small resort by the red sea. But has grown in size and popularity over the past few years. Its climate remains perfect all the year round, so there is no such thing as a bad time to come. Hurghada red sea holidays are good all the time. In spite of its rapid growth it still remains a charming resort with local colour.

Hurghada has a population of about one hundred and eighty thousand, who are largely employed in tourism. It has a thriving European population as some people cam here and love it so much that they never leave. A small amount of industry comes from mining, fishing and construction.

There is a massive range of available accommodations in Hurghada, ranging from the basic to the top of the range luxury. Whatever you want Hurghada has it to offer. The majority of hotels are in the Promenade road or Village road area, or in the Sheraton road area. The local are is called El Dahar, but there are some nice places to stay here as well. It is worth a look round to see the local culture as the local food markets and bazaars can be found here.

A lot of people pick Hurghada for a holiday as it is right on the Red Sea. There is a large range of activities that can be tried out in the clear and very warm waters of this resort. You could try deep sea fishing, windsurfing, or sailing. But most will come to see the fish and coral reefs. It offers some of the best opportunities in the world for diving and snorkeling.

The underseas world here is very pretty and includes a large variety of fish, some of whom are rare, as well as pristine coral reefs. Most people will chose to get up close to the fish by trying diving or snorkeling form one of the many available tours. If you do not want to actually get into the water then you could go on a glass bottomed boat trip.

As well as having enviable resorts, Egypt is also renowned for its historical sights. If you would like a bit of culture then why not spend one or two days in Cairo. This city is the capital of Egypt, and the largest city in Africa. As such it is noisy and crowded but offers a fascinating glimpse into local life. There are lots of bazaars and markets to see, and perhaps do some haggling for that perfect souvenir. Then there are the must see sights of the pyramids, the Sphinx and Cairo museum.

Another top destination is Luxor. This is famous for its position right on the River Nile, and for being home to the Valley of the Kings. This was once the capital of Egypt. A must see are the temples of Karnak which are amazingly well preserved.

For something a little bit different then why not try a desert safari. A jeep will drive you into the Sahara, and take you to a local Bedouin camp. Here you can try your hand at riding a camel, before relaxing on cushions and watching the sunset. The trip will finish with a barbecue under the stars.Hurghada red sea holidays have something for everyone.




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