Resorts in Egypt - Red Sea

Wind Surfing, Egypt - Red Sea, Egypt

Holidays in Dahab

Dahab at a glance:

  • Golden sands
  • Turquoise sea
  • Off-beat cafe life
  • Famous for windsurfing

Nestling at the foot of the Sinai Mountains and situated in between Sharm El Sheikh and Nuweiba lies the laid back resort of Dahab.

Dahab means 'gold' in Arabic. In Sinai it means golden sands, turquoise sea and off-beat cafe life. It is a focus of tourism development, with swaying palms, fine sand and wonderful snorkeling opportunities. About 5 miles from town is the famous Blue Hole, for diving.

Dahab is world-renowned for its windsurfing. Reliable winds provide superb flat water conditions inside Dahab's sand spit. Beyond the sand spit, wavy conditions couple with strong winds to provide formidable conditions for keen windsurfers.

Sip an expresso and have a banana pancake at one of the Bedouin style cafes that look out across the beach or sample some fresh local seafood offerings. Barter for local buys which include cotton garments, rugs, glass beads and crafts.

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Holidays in El Gouna

El Gouna at a glance:

  • Scenic beachfront
  • Turquoise lagoons
  • Unique architecture

El Gouna, the little Venice of the Red Sea is located 30 km north of Hurghada. Is built on 10kms of scenic beachfront and boasts unique and diverse architecture. Spread across a myriad of islands interlinked together by beautiful turquoise lagoons.

Soak up the sun on the sandy beaches, home to a variety of watersports as well as a number of diving centres. Away from the coast, there's plenty to do - you can even tee off at El Gouna's 18-hole golf course.

The variety of cuisine on offer in El Gouna spans traditional Egyptian fare to Italian, Chinese, French, German, Mexican and Lebanese dishes. There's plenty to do in the evenings in El Gouna.


Wind Surfing, Egypt - Red Sea, Egypt

Holidays in Hurghada

Hurghada at a glance:

  • Turquoise waters
  • Powdery white sand
  • Mix of eastern and western cultures
  • Haven of divers or snorkellers

Hurghada, known in Egypt as Ghardaga, was at one time just a simple fishing village. But now, with it's crystal clear water, untouched reefs and a multitude of ship wrecks, it has become one of the best Egyptian tourist destinations.

Hurghada is an ultimate mix of eastern and western cultures a lively growing resort making it the largest town on the Red Sea Coast. Egypt's most popular resort town is a haven for divers or snorkelers - and for those who simply want to relax in the year round continued sunshine.

Away form the beach, the bazaar area is the ideal place to shop - haggle with locals and pick up great gold and leather bargains. A large array of internationl cuisine awaits.

Many of the resort?s hotels offer various Egyptian themed nights while the town itself plays host to an array of bars, restaurants and discos.

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Holidays in Luxor

Situated on the east bank of the River Nile, Luxor offers the most magnificent sightseeing with an extraordinary number of archaeological sites The neighbouring west bank resembles an open-air stage, and visitors are immediately impressed by the magnificence of the temples and relics still standing since the days of the Pharaonic empire.

A stay here is incomplete without a visit to the two main temples, which were originally joined by an avenue of sphinxes. Sacred site of worship through millennia, Luxor temple, is in the town centre while the astonishing Karnak temple is slightly to the north, spread over a 250 acre site.

The West bank, opposite Luxor is a huge necropolis with the most amazing array of tombs and mortuary temples. This was the burial place for Pharohs and noblemen and the many ornate tombs are still decorated with colourful hierolglyphics.

The valley also houses the famous tomb of King Tutankhamun, discovered intact, in the early 1900's. Howard Carter. Priceless treasures discovered in the tomb are now on public display in the Cairo museum. Other interesting sites in this area include the Valley of the Queens, the temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. All are set amongst the desert landscapes of the Kharga Oasis.

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Holidays in Sharm El Sheikh

Sharm El Sheikh at a glance:

  • Luxury five star hotels
  • Colourful tents
  • Shopping and entertainment
The simplicity of sun, sea and sand. The luxury of five-star hotels, water sports, shopping and entertainment. This is Sharm el-Sheikh, one of the most accessible and developed tourist resort communities on the Sinai peninsula.

All around are Bedouins, colorful tents, mountains and sea. There are small, intimate hotels with modern designs, as well as larger hotel complexes belonging to International chains, plus about all the amenities one could expect of a tourist center, including casinos, discos and nightclubs, golf courses and health facilities.

In fact, with diving and snorkeling, windsurfing and other water sports, horses and camel riding, desert safaris, and great nearby antiquities attractions, it is almost impossible for a visitor to ever suffer from boredom.

The most popular resort is Naama Bay which has a wide selection of bars and restaurants, including the Hard Rock Cafe as well as a good range of top quality hotels. With the combination of year round tropical sun, modern, high quality hotels, fascinating excursions and a warm welcome.

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