Hurghada, Egyptian Coast: International Hub for Water Sports

Capital of the Red Sea Governorate, Hurghada stretches for about 40 kilometers along the coast, offering multiple opportunities for underwater exploration and beach relaxation.
Thanks to its vast territory (which never extends far into the desert) and the winds that temper the dry heat of the summer season, Hurghada boasts one of the most renowned international centers for water sports in the world.
Arriving in the Egyptian city via its international airport, one can dedicate themselves to underwater activities by choosing from a wide range of entertainment and sports disciplines.
Certainly, Hurghada is popular due to the presence of the coral reef, which makes the Red Sea a stage showcasing a spectacular variety of precious corals and colorful fish. There are many different ways to admire such extraordinary nature. Arriving at various diving spots (usually offshore), you can dive into the beautiful blue waters, clear and warm, suitable for scuba diving at any time of the year.
If deep dives are not preferred, you can also opt for the more shallow snorkeling.
If you don’t want to get wet at all but still wish to explore the seabed, you can board submarines that allow dives 25 meters below sea level.
Those who don’t like such depths can board semi-submarines, special boats with transparent bottoms that provide underwater viewing without optical distortion. Besides diving and snorkeling, the Hurghada international water sports center also offers windsurfing, kitesurfing, sailing, deep-sea fishing, and horseback riding.
If you want to venture a bit inland and discover the Egyptian hinterland, you can choose a desert safari to explore Bedouin villages by horses, camels, jeeps, or quads. It is also possible to dive into the past through excursions to famous archaeological sites such as Luxor and Cairo.
Originally a fishing village, today Hurghada is dotted with numerous villages and hotels ranging from 2 to 5 stars, bazaars, and shops where you can buy alabaster, perfumes, oils, and much more. After days of underwater exploration and intense shopping, you can relax in the many bars and pubs where you can taste typical Egyptian products like koshari (a dish made of rice, pasta, chickpeas, lentils, garlic, and fried onions) and falafel (fried balls made from fava beans or chickpeas, onion, garlic, cumin, and coriander).
If you want, you can also smoke flavored tobacco with the traditional ‘shisha’ and enjoy yourself to the rhythm of Egyptian music (and beyond) on various dance floors.