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Capital of the Red Sea Egyptian Governorate
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Hurghada (Arabic: الغردقة el-ğarda’a) is a resort town on the Red Sea Coast of Egypt. Famous for its superb diving opportunities, Hurghada is especially appealing to those with little experience of scuba diving, who come to marvel at the underwater reefs and awesome marine life.
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A lot of space and just a few tourists.
Ashraf Asheaf
Reliable, relaxed and friendly dive master. His dives include everything; travel, boat, equipment, food, drinks. Though, do not rely on him for booking your accommodation—read Egypt#Cope. WhatsApp: see phone number. WeChat: ashraf diver. See also: Ashraf Abat.
Live-aboard diving operator with mostly positive reviews.
Chinese restaurant, which may be a welcome change.
Seafood in an unfussy environment.
Delicious meals, variety of fish, low prices, welcoming host.
Small restaurant next to the street, sitting on couches, staff speaks hardly English, many local dishes available including BBQ, very local experience and prices.
Arabic, grill, shawarma, falafel. Has delicious and inexpensive falafel sandwiches.
Czech pub.
Variety of non-alcoholic drinks and hookah, welcoming local atmosphere, street-side and indoor lounge area.
Good value. Includes access to a beach (200 m) – not great but free chairs and towels. There is a dog that continuously barks and fights with other dogs or various by-passers, even during the night.
Almost even better value than Golden Rose but without free beach access. But there is Sea Sand Resort around the corner, which charges LE50 for a whole day of beach access. However, it is in the northern part of the city, where not much is happening due to the low occupation of the local resorts.
Adults only.
On Resort strip. Small beach but good water-sports facilities, Aquarius Diving is based here.
Opulent Moorish-style hotel
By bus
The bus operators have different bus stations:
By taxi
Long-distance "servees" taxis run from Hurghada bus station in El Hegaz Street (which you can reach by bus 4 or 7, or by local taxi).
By boat
Ferry services between Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh, on the Sinai peninsula, were suspended in 2010, and no resumption is in sight.
By e-hailing
Uber and Careem operate in Hurghada and can be convenient for short trips within the city, avoiding much of the haggling required for ordinary taxi rides.
By taxi
Taxi drivers in Hurghada have an astonishing talent for spotting tourists from far, far away; look at the approaching car and it may stop for you — at a price.
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Travel tipsThis page is an overview of ferry services in the Red Sea. It gives only basic information, see each ferry port or country's "Get in by boat" section for more on times, fares, and other practicalities - especially visas.
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Nature & adventureScuba diving is an activity in which you swim underwater for extended periods using self-contained underwater breathing apparatus, hence the acronym scuba.
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Travel tipsFerries are ships of various size, which carry passengers, and in some cases vehicles, between ports on a schedule.
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Culture & historyAncient Egypt was one of the world's first known and longest living civilizations. Some of its most iconic landmarks, the Pyramids of Giza, are 4,500 years old.
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