Hurghada
A town that wins the hearts
★ Hurghada: the town everyone loves
The attractive town of Hurghada captivates the hearts and the souls of whoever has seen it. While maintaining the vivacity, originality, cordiality and conviviality of a typical Egyptian fishers village it once was, Hurghada offers all the comfort, modern amenities and world standard activities and entertainment anyone could desire.
★ Wonderful sun soaked landscapes
Hurghada's spectacular landscapes, ranging from it's deep-blue sea with enchanting islands to the beautiful palm trees, green bushes and year-round blooming flowers of its parks, the desert panorama with its golden glitter in the sunset, framed by chains of rocky mountains convey a feeling of wellbeing, security and peace of mind.
★ Amazing beaches
Of course you can't be in Hurghada without enjoying its marvelous beaches... swimming during the day and enjoying its magic romance at night! most beaches in Hurghada offer cafeterias, lounge chairs, sunshade and snacks. While the entry fee of public or "club" beaches costs only 2$, private and hotel beaches are more expensive.
★ Underwater Paradise
The varied coral reefs of Hurghada and its islands, as well as the amazing variety of colored fish are among the most famous and best preserved in the World. Enjoy snorkeling or diving among breathtaking groups of fish, swimming with dolphins or observing them sitting in a semi-submarine or submarine! More details at Red Sea activities
★ Marvelous Islands
There are some fantastic islands close to Hurghada, where you will enjoy unforgettable views of deep-blue sea and fine sands. No wonder one is called "Paradise Island"... Numberless yacht, sailing boat or speedboat excursions bring you there... Explore the Red Sea activities!
★ Enjoyable promenades
Hurghada spares no effort to provide its visitors and inhabitants with a pleasant and cheerful environment. Many broad streets are boarded with gardens, seats, green spaces and playgrounds for children, so that the whole family can enjoy its stroll through the town.
★ Cozy cafés
All-over Hurghada you will be able to choose among various cafés, ranging from the typical Egyptian café to Western-style cafeterias to coffee houses inspired and preferred by communities of specific countries - the whole World in the heart of Hurghada!
★ Delightful restaurants
In addition to numberless outstanding hotel restaurants, you can also taste local and international meals in the many restaurants offering specialties from all-over the World. Of course, fish and seafood is the famous dish of Hurghada... Don't miss it!
★ Discover the town...
There are many exciting places to explore in Hurghada. The New Marina is the favorite, but there is also the Arabia Corniche, Sheraton Street, the park of central Dahar, the "Mamsha" promenade in the Kauthar expat neighborhood, the park in Zahran close to City Center, Hurghada City Red Sea Aquarium, Hurghada Museum... And enchanting El Gouna
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★ Large diversity of shops...
In every neighborhood of Hurghada you can find local shops, selling everything from spices, sweets, souvenirs, artwork, to clothes as well as swimming and diving equipment. Of course you can also buy food, fruit and vegetables, as well as household equipment...
★ ...and markets
Various markets offer fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and poultry, as well as fish. You will also enjoy the typical vivid atmosphere, as markets are the place where all the population meets - in addition to curious tourists... At the fish market you may also have your fish cooked, or eat it at a restaurant...
★ Do you prefer malls? In Hurghada you will find them...
If you prefer shopping in large malls or internationally known hypermarkets, you will find several in Hurghada... Beside Carrefour, Metro and Spinneys markets, you will also find clothes, watches and accessories of famous brands, in addition to specialized perfume and jewelry shops...
★ Hurghada is animated through the night...
Whoever likes to go out during the night will not be disappointed... Not only are there many bars and night clubs, most with international atmosphere, but many hotels as well offer music, dance, karakoe and entertainment throughout the night. Sitting at the seaside in one of the beaches can be amazing as well...
★ If you like to have a drink...
While in Egypt alcohol consumption is not allowed in public places, in Hurghada there are many bars and pubs, some with the imprint of specific countries - in addition to the nightsclubs. And all touristic hotels, restaurants and compounds have licences to serve alcoholic drinks. You may even buy it in large hypermarkets.
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★ If you need a pharmacy, a laboratory, a doctor...
Do you need a pharmacy? No panic... in Hurghada there are plenty of pharmacies, with international and local medicine. You can find lists of doctors of any specialty, speaking foreign languages. You can also find dental and other clinics and laboratories.
★ Several excellent hospitals are also available
There are several excellent hospitals in Hurghada. Beside the renowned Red Sea District hospital, many private hospitals - in addition to the hospital specialized in marine injuries - offer outstanding professional health care services.
★ Banks, ATM's, exchange offices and postal offices
In addition to all large Egyptian banks, many international banks are operating in Hurghada, all with branches in several locations. ATM's are present in most neighborhoods, as well as several exchange offices. Post offices as well offer their services in central locations.
★ Government buildings and services
Hurghada is inhabited by almost as many expatriates as Egyptians; its administration spares no effort to assist foreigners who want to extend their visa, obtain a working or study visa, invest or buy a property, open a business or just spend all year or a part of the year in Hurghada.
★ Public transportation
Public transportation is very well organized and affordable in Hurghada. There are minibuses or tourist buses to all directions inside and outside the town from the main bus station in Dahar, in addition to taxis and services like Uber.
★ Travel anywhere...
From centrally located Hurghada, it is easy to travel to Suez, Cairo, Alexandria to the North and Qena, Luxor, Aswan or Marsa Alam in the South. Large bus operators offer several tourist coaches daily to all major cities, and smaller companies and tourism offices offer daily trips as well. From Alexandria to Aswan you can also travel by train.
★ Flying in and out
From Hurghada International Airport, which operates day and night, many airlines offer several daily flights to Cairo and other cities in Egypt as well as direct international flights to many Western and Eastern European towns as well as Turkey and the Arabian Gulf. In the airport as well, friendly staff processes departures and arrivals swiftly.
★ Activities and entertainment
Hurghada is a town where you will never get bored, even if you live there many years. In addition to all the activities mentioned in the "Red Sea" section, you may also visit the Red Sea Aquarium in the town, the Hurghada Library, the Sand City with its beautiful sand sculpture, the museum...
★ Places of worship
In Hurghada you can easily visit places of worship; there are several churches for various branches of Christianity, including a Coptic Cathedral, as well as many beautiful mosques, including the famous El Mina Mosques with its wonderfully decorated domes and attractive architecture
★ Where to stay in Hurghada: fantastic hotels
There is an incredible choice of inviting hotels in and around Hurghada... from modest hotels to luxury establishments rivalling in creativity. You may find a good older hotel, with pool and possibly seaview, at a modest price starting at 14$ per night, or make a fuss in extravagance you couldn't afford elsewhere...
★ Excellent hotel apartment compounds
Nearly half of Hurghada consists of modern furnished apartment buildings or hotel apartment compounds, most of them close to the sea and with a pool. You may rent a hotel apartment for a short period of time, but if you plan to stay longer it is certainly an ideal and more economic solution. You may get a discount for a rent contract for more than 3, 6 or 12 months, feeling at home but still benefiting from hotel services...
★ Purchase a property; Buy a studio, an apartment or a villa
If - like us - you love Hurghada, you may like to settle here, buy a vacation apartment or invest in one and rent it out. Hurghada is also an ideal location to spend all or part of the year or your retirement; it is affordable, wonderful, entertaining and relaxing, while finally owning your own property! Again, an excellent choice is a compound apartment, but you might prifer a private apartment in town or even a villa!
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