Red Sea
Hurghada
A major Red Sea resort city known for year-round sun, diving, snorkelling, and family-friendly resorts.
Why visit
Warm, clear water and coral reefs; a base for boat trips, diving courses, and desert safaris.
Top sites
- Giftun Island & offshore reefs
- Diving/snorkelling sites
- Marina Boulevard
- El Dahar old town
- Desert quad safaris
Best time to visit
Year-round; spring and autumn are ideal. Summer is hot but sea-cooled.
How to get there
Hurghada International Airport (HRG) with many charter flights; ~5–6 hours by road from Cairo.
Suggested length of stay
3–5 days.
Best for
Beach & diving · Families · All-inclusive resorts
Local transport
Resort shuttles and ride-hailing where available; agree taxi fares in advance.
Cultural etiquette
Beachwear is fine at resorts; dress modestly in town and markets.
Safety notes
Resort areas are well managed. Follow dive-operator safety rules and check the operator's certification. Heed any coastal or maritime advisories.
Scams to watch for
- Unlicensed dive operators
- Excursion 'upgrades' sold on the beach
- Timeshare/'free trip' pitches
Emergency & medical
Emergency numbers
Police 122 · Ambulance 123 · Tourist Police 126 (verify locally)
- Hurghada has private hospitals and decompression facilities — Divers: know the nearest hyperbaric chamber; carry dive insurance.
Source
Egyptian Tourism Authority (reference) · view source ↗
Last fetched: 2026-07-15Confidence: mediumStatus: needs review
⚠️ This is independent, general information — not official advice. Verify with the relevant authority before you act.