Travel guide

Hurghada

Red Sea reefs and resorts

🗓️ Best time: March–May, September–November💰 Budget · ~$70/day📍 Egypt

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About Hurghada

Egypt's biggest Red Sea resort city — warm turquoise water over spectacular coral reefs, world-class diving and snorkelling, desert quad safaris, and a long strip of beach resorts.

⭐ Things to do in Hurghada

Reef diving & snorkelingGiftun Island boat tripDesert quad & Bedouin dinnerSubmarine reef tourMarina promenadeGiftun Island sandbarsAbu Dabbab turtle & dugong bayEl Gouna lagoon town

🍽️ What to eat in Hurghada

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Fresh Red Sea seafoodKoshariGrilled calamariMango juice

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Taxis and resort shuttles; boats for the reefs.

💡 Local tip

Take a boat to Giftun Island for the clearest snorkelling water away from the town beaches.