Location: Egypt < Africa
Nearest Airport:
Hurghada International at 4
Kilometres
Nearest Ferry:
Hurghada at 10
Kilometres
Nearest Beach:
beach at 400
Metres
Car: not necessary
Where the desert meets the sea lies the capital of the Red Sea Governorate, Hurghada. Founded in the early 20th century as a fishing village, with over 40km of coastal resorts and spectacular beaches, the Red Sea Riviera has become a community of mixed nationalities. The permanent summer weather and leisure activities, including desert safaris, diving and golf, make this the most popular resort in Egypt. Hurghada is split into 3 areas, the 'Villages Road' tourist area where Desert Pearl Apartments are situated with 5km of promenade, shops, bars, restaurants and beaches, 'Sekalla' which is the downtown area with shops, jewellers and snack bars and the 'Old Town' which is where you see Egyptians going about their everyday lives. The tourist area has Water Park, Bowling Alley and numerous dive schools, watersports and desert safari's. Aquapark with pools and shutes is 5 minutes walk from apartment Scuba diving is main attraction of Hurghada and reefs are world renowned. Kite surfing.
