Sightseeing in Hurghada - what to see. Complete travel guide

The city named Hurghada is located in the area that is generously warmed by sunlight all year round. During the coldest month (February), the water near the coast cools down to 18C - 20C. In August the temperature of water reaches 28C or more. The February "coolness" (the temperature of air is approximately 23C - 25C and higher) is gradually transformed into a heat of 35C in August. This is an amazing place for beach rest all year round. There are also wonderful water parks in this city.

However, Egypt is not only a popular tourist destination as this place also attracts visitors by its history and sights. The old part of the city provides visitors with an opportunity to inspect the mosque named after Abdul Hassan Al Shazli, who has been born in this region. You will also find Coptic Church here. An amazing "East Disneyland" park offers stunning evening performances devoted to the theme of the ancient Egypt.

The unique nature of Egypt is another treasure of this area. Make a ride of just 12 km and you will reach Gebel Shayeb El-Banat - the second highest and the first in terms of beauty mountain of the country. While resting in Hurghada, people from all over the world try to enjoy the unique beauty of the desert. Rich and generous nature of sea provides visitors with excellent opportunities for fans of diving. Those, who have mastered the art of diving, can enjoy the beauty of fabulous underwater world by making a ride on a board with a transparent bottom. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

In Hurghada, there are a lot of interesting places for walks. In the district of Sahl Hasheesh, you can stroll along the Walk of Colored Fountains. It is more interesting to walk here in the evening when the alley is decorated with magnificent artistic lights and fountains are accompanied by music. The picturesque alley is the most romantic place in the city. There are a lot of popular hotels and restaurants near it.

You can take an exciting trip to the local Bedouin settlement that is about 30 km far from Hurghada. Despite the fact that the road to this village may seem quite tiring to many travelers, an unusual trip is worth such inconvenience. In this village, you can see how the Bedouins live their lives, visit interesting artisanal workshops, or buy hand-made souvenirs. The most popular entertainments here are camel rides. In the territory of the village, there is also a small terrarium and a zoo. Tourists are offered to spend the whole day in the village, as, in the evening, they can see fiery fire-eaters’ shows.

In Hurghada, there are also inimitable religious monuments, among which the Main Mosque should be noted. The main building materials for this big mosque were light stones. The Mosque minarets are 40 m in height. In the Mosque, there is a beautiful courtyard with several pavilions. Only adherents of the Islamic faith are permitted to enter the Mosque.

The district of Dahar located to the north from the city center is very popular with the fans of walks along historical sites. In this district, you can fell an atmosphere of incomparable local culture. There are a lot of preserved old streets and age-old constructions. Today, many old houses are occupied by shops where you can buy interesting products of the local production and gifts.

In Hurghada, there is an essential oil plant that can be visited in the context of excursions. The plant was opened in 1963 by the local farmer. Over the decades, the plant has been developed significantly. Nowadays, it produces oil of linseeds, almonds, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, and other plant ingredients. In the territory, there is also a shop where you can buy all the oil brands produced.