Snorkeling and Non-Diving Activities for the Whole Family
You do not need to scuba dive to enjoy the Red Sea. Hurghada's shallow reefs are spectacular from the surface. Glass-bottom boats, semi-submersibles, snorkeling trips and beach activities make this a destination for non-swimmers too.
Hurghada After Dark: Marina Dining, Live Music and the Party Strip
The marina district transforms at night into Hurghada's social hub. Seafood restaurants, shisha bars, nightclubs and beach parties all compete for attention. This route guides you through the best evening options from sunset cocktails to late-night dancing.
Hurghada Essential: Coral Reefs, Giftun Island and the Old Town
Hurghada transformed from a small fishing village into Egypts premier Red Sea resort in just a few decades. The underwater world is the real attraction: pristine coral reefs teeming with life just minutes offshore. Giftun Island offers the most accessible snorkeling. El Dahar old town provides a glimpse of the original town. The marina district pulses with nightlife.
World-Class Diving: Wrecks, Walls and Shark Encounters
The Red Sea around Hurghada offers some of the world finest diving. Abu Nuhas shipwrecks, the pinnacles at Sha'ab Abu Ramada, and the Brothers Islands liveaboard site are legendary. This route covers the dive sites, centers and what to expect at each level.
Day Trip to El Gouna: The Lagoon City of Water Sports
El Gouna is a privately planned resort city 30 km north of Hurghada, built around a series of lagoons. It hosts the annual Windsurf World Cup, has excellent kite and windsurfing, and offers a more upscale alternative to Hurghada with its own marina and island hotels.
Practical Hurghada: Transfers, Hotels, Health and Getting Around
Hurghada is one of the easiest Egyptian destinations to navigate. This practical guide covers airport transfers, the resort strip layout, health and diving safety, money exchange, transport to Luxor and general orientation for a smooth stay.
Water Sports Hub: Kitesurfing, Windsurfing and the Sahl Hasheesh Lagoon
Beyond diving, Hurghada is a major center for wind-powered water sports. The consistent northerly winds and flat lagoon waters near Sahl Hasheesh and El Gouna attract professionals and learners from across the world.
Desert Safari: Quad Bikes, Bedouin Camps and Stargazing
The Eastern Desert stretches immediately behind Hurghada, offering a completely different adventure from the sea. Quad bike tours into the desert, Bedouin cultural experiences and spectacular night skies without light pollution are easily arranged from any hotel.