Highlights at the Red Sea
The Red Sea is 1930 km long bordered by Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Ethiopia, Yemen, and Djibouti. It is characterized by its warm climate all year round. Its coast temperatures range between 35 and 41 degrees and the temperature of its highly saline water ranges from 21 and 28 degrees, making it an ideal environment for the growth of coral reefs, colorful fish of various species and rare marine life. The coast of the Red Sea extends from Ein El Sokhna to Halayeb and its beaches are distinguished by their soft sand and clear turquoise sea where underwater visibility is greater than 30 meters.
Hurghada:
It lies 395 km South of the Suez and it is noted for its magnificent summer
and winter climate. The clarity of its water makes it a famous tourist
attraction especially for divers. Visitors can watch the exquisite
underwater marine life through glass bottom submarines. Hurghada has a large
number of hotels and tourist resorts. There is also an aquarium which houses
the most wonderful marine species. Hurghada is connected with Luxor and a
cruise service connects it with Sharm El Sheikh taking 90 minutes by ferry.
Ein El Sokhna:
Meaning "The Hot Spring" in Arabic. It lies 55 km south of Suez and is one of the most beautiful spots of the Red Sea and the nearest to Cairo. It is noted for its sandy beaches and has many tourist resorts.
El Gouna:
25 km north of Hurghada, it is a tourist resort recently developed that offers ultra modern facilities. It also has a small airport for handling private planes.
Safaga:
65 km south of Hurghada it is a marine port connected by a regular cruise shuttle service line with Jordan and Saudi Arabia. It is considered one of the most important therapeutic tourist centers as it combines treatment by sea water, coral reef mud, sun rays, sand, sulphur water, and mine dust.
Al Qusseir:
80 km south of Safaga, it is an excellent site for camping. Recently, several new hotels have been developed here.
Marsa Alam:
135 km south of Al Qusseir, it is a suitable place for fishing and diving. It is connected to Edfu by a desert road 280 km long. This allows its visitors to enjoy the pleasures of the Red Sea as well as the chance of visiting important monumental sites.
Red Sea Day Tours:
Half Day Island of Giftun
Full Day Sharm El Naga
Over Day trip to Luxor
Over Day Trip to Cairo
Half Day Snorkeling at Sharm Al Naka
Over Day St. Catherine
Over Day tour to Ras Mohamed
Half Day Red Sea Monasteries
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