About Egypt
Where the desert meets the sea lies the capital of the Red Sea Governorate, Hurghada, a bustling town, known as Al-Ghardaka in Arabic. Founded in the early 20th century as a fishing village, with over 40km of coastal resorts and spectacular beaches, the Red Sea Riviera has fast become a community of mixed nationalities and cultures.
Nearby, on this impressive strip of the Red Sea coast, lie the stunning resorts of Sahl Hasheesh and El Gouna, both exclusive destinations offering residents and tourists fantastic views of the desert and mountains. At the heart of the El Gouna Resort with its natural lagoons is the Abu Tig Marina, the most luxurious harbour on the Red Sea designed around the spectacular El Gouna Golf Club, an 18-hole, PGA professional golf course.
The Red Sea Riviera has two seasons: a hot summer, which runs from May to October, followed by a mild winter for the remaining months. The dry climate makes the area a highly desirable location at any time of the year.
The Red Sea Riviera offers something for everyone with an extensive range of activities, including:
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Sailing
- Sail-Kiting
- Quad biking
- Golf
- Desert safaris
- Camel riding
- Go-Karting
Hurghada provides a gateway to the Red Sea's prime diving sites and is unique in offering access to many uninhabited offshore reefs and islands, allowing a myriad of opportunities for swimming, snorkelling, scuba and free diving. The warm waters are ideal for many varieties of rare fish and coral reefs, which can also be observed through glass bottom boats or submarines.
In addition, excursions to the Red Sea Mountains, the Eastern Desert and Bedouin camps can be arranged and visited by jeep, horses or camels.
Golf has been played in Egypt for over 100 years, and the last 10 years has seen a growth in its popularity that has made the Sinai & Red Sea coast an exceptional golf destination. The area around Hurghada boasts beautiful golf courses, such as the Golf Club at nearby El Gouna and The Cascades Golf Club in Soma Bay designed by Gary Player. Further afield, the Jolie Ville Golf Resort in Sharm El Sheikh is one of Egypt's best and most challenging golf courses and home to a number of International PGA tour events. |
