Hurghada, A Revelation On The Red Sea

By Author: Bonny Kominek
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Until quite recently, the area was a relatively small village, but in the last two decades it has developed considerably. The benefit of this is that Hurghada hotels are modern and spacious and all the facilities around the city are perfect for tourists, the downside is that everything is setup for tourists and if you''re looking for Egyptian culture, then you may not be heading to the right place.

That aside, some parts of the city are pure heaven. The Red Sea is a beautiful stretch of water and unsurprisingly, Hurghada is probably best known for its aquatic sports. Without a great amount of surf the area is perfect for windsurfing and kite surfing. The offshore reefs around Hurghada are considered to be some of the best in the world and scuba diving is the best way to see them. Of course, the water quality is so good that if you don''t fancy heading underwater, a trip in a glass-bottomed boat is also a great way to see the sea-life.

For a little more money, just up the coast from Hurghada is the exclusive El Gouna hotel town. El Gouna is a specifically built hotel complex, with a number of top quality hotels ...
... and a range of private villas for hire. El Gouna is a lot quieter than Hurghada, and accordingly loses out to its neighbour in terms of nightlife but is still worth a look if you want to head out to the Red Sea.

Hurghada, and the Red Sea region in general, is rapidly growing as a tourist destination, and the Egyptian authorities have been careful to make sure that the developments meet the standards of foreign travellers. It is, undeniably, a tourist resort, but it is one of the finest tourist resorts in the world, and with a little effort you can get amazing value stays out of Hurghada''s hotels. Bonny Kominek, a freelance writer, writes this article after being inspired by a recent trip to Egypt with Octopus Travel. For cheap Hurgharda hotels visit the Octopus Travel website.