Sunday, April 24, 2011

Hurghada Red Sea Holidays

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.

It has a total population of just under two hundred thousand, with many being employed in the tourist industry. Others have found employment in the local fishing industry, as well as in mining and construction. It also has quite a large European community as many have come but not all want to go back.

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.

Egypt is one of the top spots for history, as it has one of the most ancient civilizations in the world. Cairo offers the ideal way to experience some of these sights and is worthy of one or two days of your time. This ancient city is the capital of Egypt, as well as being the largest city in the whole of Africa. It offers a chance to experience a culture that may be very different from your own. You just have to see the pyramids and the Sphinx, and pay a visit to Cairo museum. It is also a good place for souvenir shopping.

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.

If you want to get off the beaten track then consider a desert safari. Jeeps will take you into the Sahara desert where you will have the opportunity to visit a traditional Bedouin camp. You will have the chance to ride a camel, and then to relax and watch the spectacular sunset from in the camp while a barbecue dinner is prepared. Hurghada red sea holidays offer the chance to experience so much more.