subject: The Best Red Sea Holiday Destination [print this page] Hurghada holidays have been inviting keen divers here for the last 50 years. This thriving tourist resort in Egypts Red Sea Riviera began life as a small fishing village and has developed almost beyond recognition over the last half century. It is roughly split into three main areas, although these are now so well developed they have just about merged into one large resort. Furthest north is the old town of Ad-Dahar this is the main area and has managed to preserve some of its traditional fishing village image. It is set a little away from the main hotel strip, although does have some of the best restaurants, however it is quieter here and does not offer much in the way of nightlife. Just south is Port of Sigala and then below that New Hurghada. With a 25 mile stretch of coastline it is easy to see why keen divers enjoy Hurghada holidays year after year, but there are also plenty of other water sports available. Northerly winds mean windsurfing, kite surfing, paragliding and sailing conditions are exceptionally good here, deep sea fishing trips are readily accessible and the pristine beaches are ideal for families with each hotel usually having its own stretch. Most hotels on Hurghada holidays also offer dive opportunities for tourists of all ages and experience. Most of the best dive sites are slightly off shore so require a short boat ride to reach them, with Giftun Island being one of the best. If diving seems a little intense then grab a snorkel and enjoy the underwater world from above. Boats will take you to small islands with fantastic opportunities to see the colourful corals and rainbow coloured fish that dance below the surface. The canvas covered alleys and traditional souks offer everything from fashion and handbags to spices and shisha pipes or brassware and copper, leather goods and rugs. The melodic call to prayer rings through the air as the friendly traders entice you to haggle and offer a cup of hibiscus tea for your trouble. Hurghada holidays can offer trips to Luxor and the Temples of Karnak and Valley of the Kings or to archaeological sites close by. Jeep safaris take you out into the desert to discover life as a traditional Bedouin would see it. Hurghada holidays have something for the whole family and with winter temperatures that rarely drop below 23C it is the perfect year round holiday destination.
The Best Red Sea Holiday Destination
By: Yvonne Dawson
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