hurghada - Blogs - TheBlackList Pub2024-03-29T14:45:43Zhttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/hurghadaMake your next vacation Hurghada, Egypt - the foremost tourist resort of the Red Sea coasthttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/make-your-next-vacation-hurghada-egypt-2012-11-12T13:00:00.000Z2012-11-12T13:00:00.000ZManta Royalhttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/MantaRoyal<div><p>Hurghada was founded in the early 20th century, and until a few years ago, remained a small fishing village. But today, it has gone on to become the foremost tourist resort of the Red Sea coast and an international center for aquatic sports. If it takes place in or on the water you can do it here: windsurfing, sailing, deep-sea fishing, swimming, but, above all, snorkeling and diving. The unique underwater gardens offshore are some of the finest in the world, justifiably famous amongst divers. The warm waters here are ideal for many varieties of rare fish and coral reefs, which may also be observed through glass bottom boats. This area has many fine accommodations, usually offering warm and efficient service. Restaurants are mostly along the main road. While in Hurghada, don't miss the museum and aquarium, with their complete collections of flora and fauna of the Red Sea.</p><p>Today, <a href="http://www.hurghadaexcursions.net/" target="_blank">Hurghada Excursions</a> are known as a party town, particularly among Europeans. Locals and others will tell you that life begins at night in Hurghada, with the many, many clubs. They are particularly frequented by the young, but certainly many others of all ages. One may often find a rousing party centered around the visitors from a tour group taking over the action of a particular bar. They are easy to find along the main street, along with loads of inexpensive and expensive hotels.</p><p>It is also a beach resort, where thousands of older Europeans and others come with their families to enjoy the sun and fun of private resort beaches, some all inclusive. Many of these hotels offer so many activities and facilities that one may never need to leave the resort. Often, the larger resorts have zoos, playgrounds, discos, bars, a number of pools and even small theaters.</p><p>Hurghada is also a city under development. Many new hotels and construction are taking place, and we can expect to see some great new hotels, restaurants and other facilities in the near future. Actually this is a busy section of the Red Sea in general. Safaga is just south of Hurghada, and Soma Bay with its beautiful Sheraton is even closer to the South. To the North is El Gouna, a highly organized resort community. Together, these communities and resort areas offer just about everything a visitor might wish for, from raucous parties to isolated scuba diving, with golf, bowling and fishing in between.</p><p>Islands near Hurghada offer all kinds of fun and excitement. Take a day trip to Giftun Island for snorkeling and a fish barbecue, or view the Red Sea from a submarine! When you're not in the sea you can shop in the boutiques, relax in the luxury holiday villages or visit the Roman Mons Porphyrites (mountain of porphyry) remains at nearby Gebel Abu Dukhan (Father of Smoke). Day-trips or safaris to explore the Red Sea Mountains by camel or jeep are also available. Other nearby islands and destinations include the Shadwan Island (Diving, snorkeling, fishing but no swimming), Shaab Abu Shiban (Diving, snorkeling and swimming), Shaab el-Erg (Diving, fishing and snorkeling), Umm Gammar Island (Diving and snorkeling), Shasb Saghir Umm Gammae (Diving), Careless Reef (Diving), Abu Ramada Island (Diving), Shaab Abu Ramada (Fishing), Dishet el-Dhaba (Beaches and swimming), Shaab Abu Hashish (Beaches, diving, snorkeling, swimming and fishing), Sharm el-Arab (Diving, swimming and fishing and Abu Minqar Island (Beaches and swimming). Before Hurghada became the ideal vacation getaway for those seeking tranquility, superb diving locations, impressive choices of water and land activities, and a vibrant nightlife, it was a remote and calm town that still attracted daring tourists even before there was an international airport, who found its perfect weather and striking scenery a haven for water sports and winding down. Despite its rapid development, Hurghada is still known for its local atmosphere</p><p><a href="http://www.hurghadaexcursions.net/">Hurghada Excursions</a></p></div>Hurghada, noteworthy for diving and scuba diving worldwide - Explore with Hurghada Trips and Tourshttps://www.theblacklist.net/profiles/blogs/hurghada-noteworthy-for-diving-and-scuba-divingworldwide-2012-11-10T10:00:00.000Z2012-11-10T10:00:00.000ZManta Royalhttps://www.theblacklist.net/members/MantaRoyal<div><p>It goes without saying that Hurghada is a notorious diving location for scuba divers worldwide. Its comfortable weather is ideal for many varieties of rare fish. Daily excursions are available where you can witness colorful species, hard and soft coral, whale sharks, mantas, moray eels, turtles, dolphins, napoleons, tuna, including renowned wreck graveyards such as the one at Sha'ab Abu Nahas. Giftun Island, the second biggest island of the Red Sea, is a picture perfect destination, known for its turquoise waters, white sandy beach, underwater scenery, surreal views, unspoiled coral reefs, and straw huts. Another superb diving location is Sha'ab Ruhr Umm Gamar. You will find substantial varieties of species despite its relatively small reef. Careless Reef is another diving location, known for its immense amount of moray eels surrounding two coral towers. A wide range of services are available to satisfy scuba diving beginners, professionals, and technical divers… all of whom can enjoy Hurghada's stunning marine life. Its convenient shallow coral gardens are beneficial for those learning to dive. Snorkeling is the most demanded activity in Hurghada. Snorkeling with family, friends or even alone is an enjoyable way to witness Hurghada's magnificent marina life with minimal effort. The Giftun Island National Part is notorious for such activity as well as in the doorsteps for our beachfront resorts.</p><p>A wide variety of water and land activities will make your vacation an unforgettable one. Hurghada's all year-round windy weather makes it the best Red Sea location for wind and kite surfing as well as wakeboarding. Several yearly international competitions are held in <a href="http://www.hurghadaexcursions.net/" target="_blank">Hurghada trips</a>, thanks to its perfect conditions of wind created from the temperature difference between the land and sea, accelerated by the mountain range. For more relaxed water sports, banana boat rides, snorkeling excursions, pedal boats, canoeing, and glass-bottom boats, among others, are also available. Land activities are a favorite in Hurghada. The desert offers opportunities for several excursions, be it by camels or jeeps, to explore its mountains and valleys. Your trip is not complete without a desert safari, where you'll spend the day in the desert and enjoy a taste of the Bedouins' culture. You can even go hiking and trekking in the desert to take in the natural beauty of the mountains. If you're feeling lazy, hop on a camel or a horse and explore Hurghada's scenery at a slow pace. If you're a golf enthusiast or a golfer-wannabe, you can take advantage of Hurghada's coast scenery by taking in its natural beauty while golfing the day away.It is important to note that these activities do not require special skills, and that even the less fit can enjoy these adventures.</p><p>At night, you'll get to experience a local flavour of "shisha" cafes as well as a European flavour of nightclubs and pubs. Chic lounges, karaoke nights, live bands, billiard bars, and vibrant clubbing scenes are just a few of the activities that one can enjoy in this boundless town. A wide variety of local and European inspired restaurants are also available.</p><p>Hurghada's close proximity to key locations such as Luxor makes it a hub for those seeking historic sites and tranquil settings. In Luxur, you will find an infinite amount of breathtaking historic sites that we recommend you to stay at one of our hotels so that you won't miss out on anything. The tomb of queen Hatschepsut (in the Valley of the Kings), shining wall paintings dating 3550 years ago, and the famous temples of Karnak and Luxor are a few samples of what one gets to see in Luxor....and so as not to take away of what Luxor has to offer, we recommend you to see Luxor's webpage and indulge.</p><p><a href="http://www.hurghadaexcursions.net/">Hurghada Trips</a></p></div>