Egypt is an ancient state with a rich cultural heritage and traditions. The tourist infrastructure is well developed here. Many people associate the country not only with the rich coral reefs, the Red Sea, wide sandy beaches, the sun and upscale hotels, but also with the famous sights - the pyramids and the holy mountain of Moses. It is worth seeing them, at least once in your life, with your own eyes ..

Egypt: rest, peculiarities of the country, its attractions

Egypt is a state of two continents. The location of the Arab Republic is North Africa and the Sinai Peninsula of Asia. The country has borders with Israel and the Gaza Strip in the northeast, with Sudan in the south and Libya in the west.

The state is washed by the Mediterranean Sea (in the north) and the Red Sea (in the east), which are connected by the Suez Canal. The northern part of Egypt is characterized by a subtropical climate, the rest of the territory is tropical and desert.

The Arab Republic of Egypt has a very hot and dry summer. The temperature mark can reach +50 degrees Celsius in the shade. Daily temperature drops in Egypt are great. The nights are sometimes even cool.

Tourism is one of the main income items of the state, which in every possible way contributes to its development. There are a large number of modern resort complexes here. In Egypt, it is possible to have a rest all year round. A particularly large influx of tourists is observed during the New Year and Christmas holidays. A trip to Egypt will give a lot of positive emotions!

Egypt attracts tourists with historical monuments of different civilizations, eras:

• ancient Egyptian;
• christian (Coptic);
• medieval arabic.

The most visited attractions in Egypt are:

• Ancient necropolises - pyramids, including Giza, tombs of the nobility, Valley of the Kings, Queens (Luxor)
• Temples of the pharaohs in Abu Simbel and Luxor.
• Medieval monuments - Cairo (Old and Islamic).

Egypt has always been a country of inexpensive beach holidays. Divers and windsurfers come here every year. Under the guidance of professional instructors, vacationers explore the underwater world on the high seas, rich in coral reefs. Tourists are offered to go on a boat trip on a special vessel equipped with an underwater capsule. The ship has large windows and a transparent bottom. Sitting comfortably in the armchair, you can enjoy the amazing world of underwater depths.

In Egypt, tourists have the opportunity to book exciting excursions and visit:

• world famous pyramids;
• holy Mount Sinai (Mount Moses).

You can also go on an excursion to the local Bedouins, ride camels, see how the water is extracted in the desert and taste it baked in the sand. bedouin bread.

Popular resorts of Egypt

The best resorts in Egypt are:

• Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh.
• Sahl Hasheesh and Dahab.
• Makadi Bay and Marsa Alam.
• Nuweiba and Safaga.
• Soma Bay and Taba.
• El Gouna, which is called the Egyptian Venice.

1. Dahab resort

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Dahab translated from Arabic means "Golden". Dahab has a gentle sea. There are no corals near the shore. The resort is suitable for tourists with children. The area is a real paradise for fans of windsurfing and scuba diving, as well as for those tourists who, in search of adventure, are ready to go on a safari deep into the Sinai Peninsula. The Dahab resort area stretches for several kilometers along the sea. There is a large number of shops and Bedouin shops, cafes and restaurants.

Tours for two in Dahab are available.

2. Resort Sharm El Sheikh

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Sharm El Sheikh is translated from Arabic as “Sheikh's Bay”. It is the most popular, modern and fastest growing resort in the Sinai Peninsula. There are many hotels, shopping centers and restaurants here.

Sharm El Sheikh is the perfect holiday destination. Prices are affordable, hotel service is developed at a high level. Thanks to the warm and dry climate, you can sunbathe and swim here all year round. The shores of the Red Sea are incredibly picturesque! The tourist area stretches for thirty-five kilometers along the sea coast. The hotels are located on the territory of Naama Bay and the Gulf of Aqaba.

Naama Bay has a sandy bottom and an incredibly clean, enchanting sea. In other regions of the resort, the entrance to the sea is coral. In the Naama Bay area, hotels are built in two or three coastlines. The resort is famous for its beautiful promenade, which is three kilometers long. There are souvenir shops, numerous cafes and restaurants.

In the old center (Sharm El Sheikh Bay) there is an Arab bazaar called Old Market. In the northern part of the resort, you can see a series of bays, which are united by the Peace Road.

Options for tours for two in Sharm El Sheikh are presented.

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Hurghada is the most popular, largest and dynamically developing Egyptian resort, an international center for water sports. Tourists are attracted in this region by the warm, with magnificent coral reefs, the Red Sea and oriental dance shows.

The climate of Hurghada is favorable for recreation. The area has low humidity at high temperatures. Breezes blow from the sea, so the heat is not sweltering. The tourist season here lasts all year round. Hurghada attracts tourists with its accessibility, excellent service and relatively low prices. The city has an excellently developed tourist infrastructure.

Hurghada has beautiful beaches. The resort offers a variety of water sports. It is suitable both for a quiet time with the family and for active youth recreation. A large number of night clubs function here, parties with wonderful show programs are organized. Most of the beaches in the resort area are gentle and sandy. But there are also areas with coral reefs.

Popular beaches in Hurghada:

• Dream Beach and Old Vic (the most expensive ones with highly developed infrastructure).
• Mojito. The beach is especially popular with lovers of outdoor activities. Here, in the daytime, you can play beach soccer, volleyball. At night, noisy parties are organized on the beach with the participation of famous DJs.

There are a large number of diving clubs in Hurghada. There are many entertainment options:

• Disneyland;
• the Thousand and One Nights Palace, where daily theatrical performances are shown, introducing viewers to the life of the pharaohs.

The city has a Marine Aquarium and the Red Sea Museum. From Hurghada, you can go on excursions to Cairo, Luxor. Tourists are also offered to take a jeep safari, visit the coral islands and enjoy their splendor.

Interesting offers of tours for two to Hurghada can be viewed.

4. Makadi Bay Resort

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Makadi Bay resort is located near Safaga, if you go in the direction of Hurghada. Makadi Bay is eighteen kilometers from the airport. The region attracts tourists with the crystal clear Red Sea and wonderful beaches with golden sand.

The hotels here are four-star and five-star, decorated in Moroccan style. They are on a deserted shore, among the dunes. Outside the hotels there are only mountains and endless desert. There are no settlements nearby. Infrastructure, discos, restaurants, shops and bars are located on the territory of the hotel complexes.

Affordable tours for two in Makadi Bay are presented.

5. Marsa Alam Resort

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Marsa Alam resort is a promising and young resort in Egypt. It stretches south of Hurghada, at a distance of two hundred and sixty kilometers. The resort area is famous for its virgin coral coastline, clear, clear water, diverse and incredibly beautiful flora and fauna. Rest on Marsa Alam will appeal to diving enthusiasts. Near the coast you can see dolphins, hammerhead sharks, manta rays, dunons.

Tour options for two in Marsa Alam can be viewed.

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Nuweiba is an excellent resort for recreation, scuba diving. It is close to Israel, Colored Canyon, a ferry crossing to Jordan, in the northeast of the Sinai Peninsula. The recreation area is spread out on the shores of the Gulf of Aqaba in the Red Sea. It is separated by two hundred kilometers (to the northeast) from Sharm el-Sheikh.

7. Safaga resort

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Safaga resort is located south of Hurghada, at a distance of sixty kilometers from it. The recreation area is famous for its wonderful coral shoals. The area is ideal for scuba diving, go-karting and windsurfers. In addition, the resort has received an international calling thanks to its environmentally friendly sands. It is recommended to visit it for people suffering from skin diseases and ailments of the musculoskeletal system.

Safaga beckons tourists with endless beaches with bamboo umbrellas, the indescribable beauty of the Red Sea, snow-white minarets and excellent hotels.

The offers of tours to the Safaga resort can be found.

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The resort is located fifty-five kilometers from Hurghada (to the south), on the Soma Peninsula. It is surrounded by desert and mountains. Soma Bay is a picturesque bay on the Red Sea coast. A secluded, year-round resort located between Safaga and Hurghada. He is very young. Diving enthusiasts are attracted by the pristine reefs in the area. Initially, at the resort site, there was a deserted wasteland. The development of the territory began only in the 1990s.

Soma Bay resort is conditionally subdivided into two parts. In the center are the five most fashionable hotels of the Soma Peninsula. From here you can go on excursions:

• To Luxor in the Valley of the Kings.
• Karnak and Luxor temples,
• In Cairo (distance from Soma Bay is five hundred kilometers) with local attractions or in the city of Alexandria.

Visitors are also invited to visit the quarries - Mons Porchirits, Mons Claudianus of the Roman Empire. They are removed from the resort area, towards the west, at a distance of sixty kilometers. Previously, marble was mined here.

Most of the hotels in the Soma Bay resort have their own spa centers. The largest thalassotherapy center in Egypt, Les Thermes Marins des Cascades, operates on the island of Soma, at Les Residence Des Cascades.

The resort will delight vacationers with water sports - windsurfing, yachting, kiteboarding. The main kiteboarding center in Soma Bay - 7BFT Kite Surf Center is located on the Soma Peninsula. In the center of Somabay's Surf & Sail Center, tourists can rent a yacht for sea trips. The main diving centers in Soma Bay are Orca Dive Club and Imperial Dive.

Tours for two in Soma Bay are presented.

9. Taba resort

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Taba is a small resort town of the Sinai Peninsula, located on the border of Egypt and Israel. The region is developing rapidly. Taba is a great place to stay. It is located on the shores of the Gulf of Aqaba. Connoisseurs of comfort come to Taboo. Here tourists can practice water sports.

The most expensive luxury hotels in Taba are located close to each other in the Taba Hayats area. There are also golf courses here. The main attraction of Taba is the Pharaoh Island with fragments of a fortress that previously served as a Phoenician port. This island was also at one time in the possession of Sultan Salah el-Din.

Profitable tours to the Taba resort are located.

10. El Gouna resort

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El Gouna resort (translated from Arabic, the name of the resort means "star") is located north of Hurghada, at a distance of thirty kilometers from it. The distance from the resort area to Cairo is three hundred and seventy-five kilometers, and to Luxor - two hundred and ten kilometers.

The city on the Red Sea coast attracts tourists with its unique charm. There are two marinas here. The resort has another name - "Venice on the Red Sea". It consists of islets. There are more than twenty of them. The beaches in El Gouna are sandy and the entrance to the sea is gentle and safe. There are coral reefs.

Instead of high-rise hotels, small, comfortable and cozy houses are located on the islands. They are connected to each other by passages and bridges. Boats move along the canals of El Gouna.

El Gouna is a year-round Egyptian resort. You can relax here at any time of the year. In summer, the average air temperature is from +23 to +33 degrees Celsius. The water temperature reaches - +28 - +30 degrees Celsius.

The resort will delight lovers of water sports - surfers, windsurfers, divers. Tourists, near the resort area, will be able to view fragments of sunken ships, as well as go on an excursion to Cairo. In the recreation area you can visit nightclubs and discos, a cinema, cafes, restaurants.

Tours for two to El Gouna can be viewed.

11. Sahl Hasheesh resort

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Sahl Hasheesh Resort is an international resort located on the coast of the Red Sea (translated from Arabic means "Green Valley"), which is under construction. The cleanest beaches are spread here. At the moment there are only a few hotels operating here. The territory is being developed at a rapid pace. Sahl Hasheesh is located at a distance of eighteen kilometers from the airport of Hurghada, if you go in the direction of Makadi Bay and Safaga.

Tatiana Solomatina

Resorts of Egypt: description and features of rest

Hello dear readers! Egypt has always been a sought-after destination. There is nothing surprising in this - residents of northern countries come here primarily in order to profitably change one or two weeks of slush, mud or freezing temperatures, for the hot sun and carefree pastime in the company of the same vacationers on the shore of the warm sea.

After the tragic events of 2015, Egypt has ceased to be a mass destination for Russians. Tour operators do not sell package tours to this country. However, some tourists continue to visit the resorts of Egypt, organizing holidays on their own, because the charm of this place is difficult to replace with something else. Many believe that the political environment will soon change and it will be possible to safely visit the country again. I believe in this too, so I am opening a new heading "Egypt", before you is the first article: Resorts of Egypt description and features of rest.

Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh? Maybe Dahab or El Gouna? In the article I will tell you about the main resorts of Egypt: Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh, Alexandria, Dahab, El Gouna, Nuweiba, Taba, Safaga, Makadi Bay and Soma Bay. Read the description of the resorts, remember and rediscover this mysterious Arab country!

This city is one of the main tourist centers of Egypt on the Red Sea coast. Almost 161 thousand inhabitants live in Hurghada. It is cooler here than in the same Sharm el-Sheikh due to the fact that the resort is not surrounded by a mountain range.

Hurghada is perhaps the most famous resort in Egypt for Russians. This is due to the fact that mass tourism in Egypt began here. And it was here that the conveyor construction of hotels for the rest of foreigners began along the entire coast. Here are the oldest hotels. What positively affects the prices in them.

The tourist center of Hurghada - Sakkah - is full of entertainment, here you will find oriental-style cafes, shops, bars and discos. And supporters of a quiet holiday can spend time on the beach, so everyone can find something for themselves here. The resort boasts beautiful beaches and an impressive hotel infrastructure.

In terms of sightseeing trips, Hurghada significantly outperforms Sharm el-Sheikh in Luxor, but is inferior in terms of the pyramids located within the boundaries of Cairo. This should be taken into account, as it is not easy to overcome eight hours on a bus in the desert.

In the quick access zone there is the Red Sea Museum and the Marine Aquarium, active tourists can choose camel or ATV safari. It also organizes trips to the Sindbad Water Park.

Hurghada is suitable for tourists with any requests. If you wish, you can find here both noisy hotels with a vibrant nightlife, and family hotels with a large selection of entertainment for children.

Sharm El Sheikh: King's Bay

Sharm el-Sheikh is located in the southern part of the Sinai Peninsula, its name means "the King's Bay". Tourists who come to rest in Sharm El Sheikh have the opportunity to enjoy the fabulous reefs that nature generously scattered along the entire coast of the Red Sea.

There are more than 500 hotels in Sharm El Sheikh, there are both well-known world lines and low-budget, but no less comfortable Egyptian options. Most of the hotels are located in the famous Naama Bay, known as the tourist hub of the Sinai region. This is where you should go if you have a desire to spend an evening full of entertainment. Clubs (including the legendary Hard Rock Cafe), restaurants, countless shops (including duty free), casinos, banks - Naama Bay is teeming with life from morning to night.

Near Naama Bay is the oldest district of Sharm el-Sheikh - Sharm al-Maya, also known as the Old Bazaar. There you can stock up on fresh fruits, vegetables, and discover the exquisite taste of seafood. Looking for interesting souvenirs is a pleasure for those who do not want to leave Egypt empty-handed.

Sharm el-Sheikh is famous for its abundance of marine life and flora. The richest underwater world of the coastal waters of the resort provides an excellent reason for both boat trips and snorkeling or diving near the shore.

Otherwise, Sharm El Sheikh is the same Hurghada with minor variations. The same relaxed family vacation. However, the riot of underwater fauna has left its mark on the beach holiday in Sharm El Sheikh. The fact is that swimming without special shoes is not possible everywhere - corals are felled only locally. Such bathing areas are usually marked with buoys. They are typical for the Bay of Naama Bay - the oldest part of the Sharm el-Sheikh resort, the most comfortable part of it. When choosing a hotel, always specify the description of where it is located and what type of bottom on the territory of its beach.

Sharm El Sheikh is suitable for literally all tourists. However, the success of the holiday depends on the right place on the coast, depending on the purpose and desires of the pastime. Snorkeling along the entire coast of the resort will meet the most daring expectations. For families with children, you need to carefully choose a hotel. Be guided by the name of the beach, read the hotel description and reviews.

Alexandria: a city on the Mediterranean

The famous Alexandria is the second largest city in the country with more than 4 million inhabitants. Alexandria is divided into 27 districts and has everything you would expect from a thriving city: squares, palaces, libraries, museums, schools, universities, religious centers. If somewhere in Egypt the influence of European civilization is noticeable, then it is in Alexandria.

Unlike the resorts of Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh, Alexandria is a city that already existed when the history of the ancient world was being made, when empires were created and collapsed. Historically, the Egyptians themselves traditionally rested in Alexandria, while the eastern coast of the country was left at the mercy of foreign tourists.

A rare hotel in the city has its own comfortable beach. If you have already decided to stay within the city, then most likely you will have to be content with the city beach. It is much better to stay in the suburbs, here any hotel will provide you with quality service, including the beach one.

What to see first: Fort of Alexandria (the city's trademark), Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace, Museum of Fine Arts, Ras al-Tin Palace, Greco-Roman Museum. The price level in Alexandria will pleasantly surprise - it is significantly lower than in resorts oriented towards Europeans.

The city is unlikely to surprise with intimate charm and wild beaches, but if you are mainly focused on sightseeing, then Alexandria is a great starting point. From here, you can go on a desert trip, see a beautiful oasis and incredible natural formations of the Western Desert.

I think it's obvious that Alexandria is a great option for those who prefer not to move away from the city and are interested in the history of the ancient world. Suitable for tourists who are tired of annoying hotel animators and the standard all-inclusive pastime. It is a great miracle to meet a Russian speaker here. Do you love history? Visiting castles, forts, museums, the old part of the city, is it as important to you as a beach holiday? To Alexandria!

Golden Dahab

Dahab - translated as “golden”, is located an hour's drive from Sharm el-Sheikh, and is a great alternative to this famous resort. In 2004, there were only 1,300 permanent residents, most of them Bedouin.

It is hard to imagine that just a hundred kilometers from Sharm el-Sheikh, there is a paradise ideal for a savage holiday. Dahab is possibly the only resort in Egypt where you don't have to worry about booking a hotel in advance. Due to the remoteness from the airport, there are fewer tourists.

Dahab is located on the shores of the Gulf of Aqaba and is divided into two parts:

1. In the first, tourist one, there are several quite good hotels. Are you a wealthy person, but prefer to rest like a hermit? This is for you. And if you also love water sports - doubly for you.
2. The second part, the so-called "Bedouin", is campgrounds offering inexpensive, to put it mildly, accommodation from $ 5 per day. Can you imagine it? For $ 10 it is quite possible to find an apartment with air conditioning. What else do young people need who do not care about comfort and convenience? Picturesque establishments for food and recreation in the national style, hookah bars ... All this against the backdrop of a landscape of fantastic beauty.

This place is located near coral reefs, therefore it is often chosen by divers, there are about 80 dive centers. Inexperienced divers will be offered introductory dives. More experienced divers can choose from a wide variety of packages and night dives can also be arranged.

In Dahab, you can relax well, there are centers for yoga, massage and meditation. Holidays at this resort will appeal to young people and all tourists who prefer both a quiet vacation against the backdrop of beautiful landscapes and active pastime with masks and fins. There are no entertainment centers here, only simple cafes and bars.

El Gouna: Venice in Egypt

El Gouna is a resort twenty five kilometers north of Hurghada. Built on water by Gene Bates and Fred Para, creators of EuroDisney. Like Venice, the resort is surrounded by lagoons and canals. Hotels in El Gouna are considered one of the best in all of Egypt, built on separate islands, between which you can move along the canals by boat.

The main contingent of holidaymakers is lovers of inexpensive vacations from Western Europe - Germans, Dutch. Not all hotels have their own beaches with access to the sea (you should carefully read the description of the hotels). It is true that you can swim right in the canals, but again, not everywhere. However, the sea is easily accessible by one of the regular boats.

The half-kilometer shallows are a big plus for families with children, but an adult swimmer is unlikely to enjoy it. It should also be noted that the pyramids in Cairo and the temple complex in Luxor from El Gouna can be quickly reached by air - the resort has its own small airport.

This resort is perfect for families with children, it will appeal to tourists who want to relax in a luxurious atmosphere with all the advantages of decent all-inclusive hotels (animation, food, beautiful large territory and landscape - canals, unusual for Egypt).

Nuweiba coast

Nuweiba is the name of a coastline about thirty kilometers long in the east of the Sinai Peninsula, which includes many small settlements located at a short distance from each other. This place is located almost two hundred kilometers north of the resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.

Nuweiba is divided into three parts:

1. Tarabin is a Bedouin village that attracts tourists from all over the world with its bamboo huts (everything inside is made with bamboo sticks). In this part of Nuweiba, you will find the ruins of a fortress that was supposed to protect Sinai from Turkish invasion in the sixteenth century.
2. In the southern part of Nuweiba is Meisena, a seaport where you can enjoy a walk along the promenade.
3. The most interesting part of Nuweiba resort is Nuweiba City, a luxurious tourist center with many hotels and restaurants.

Nuweiba Resort is a paradise for water sports and diving enthusiasts, with over 15 diving centers. Interestingly, the attractive coral reefs are located very close to the coast. This is an ideal place for beginner divers, for those who only dream of conquering the underwater world. From the port of Nuweiba, you can go on exciting sea voyages on high-speed catamarans along the Sinai Peninsula - Aqaba (Jordan) route.

If you drive not far from Nuweiba (about 30 km) you will see the magnificent Colored Canyon. This canyon is more than 2.5 km deep, making it the third largest canyon on Earth. The colorful canyon literally shimmers with seven colors - from white to deep red, hence its beautiful name. Once here, you can visit the camps of the Israelis, which are located in the neighborhood (20 km) - Kibrot Ghattaavy, Taber, Rita and Asirofe.

If you want to take advantage of the opportunity during your stay in Egypt to visit the Christian monastery of St. Catherine or climb Mount Moses, then Nuweiba is most conveniently located for this purpose. Trip to Mount Moses: three hours of night ascent led by a professional Bedouin guide. Tourists can watch the sunrise on Mount Moses, this is one of the most beautiful landscapes you can imagine.

Holidays in Nuweiba are suitable even for a demanding vacationer, here you can find accommodation and leisure activities for every taste and budget. A great place for snorkeling and diving lovers.

Taba: a relaxing getaway on the Israeli border

Taba - a small resort located near Nuweiba, has a slightly more inhabitants than the city of Dahab, about 4,700 people.

This is a very quiet place, where even with all the desire you will not find noisy bars and discos. Taba seems like a small and inconspicuous city, but it gives pleasure to those who appreciate the highest level of comfort, here is the Taba Hilton (casino).

The beaches in hotels of different types, you can find comfortable for small children with cut corals on the shore, there are hotels with standard pontoons and rich underwater flora and fauna.

If you want to go everywhere, and there is only one vacation, then keep in mind that Taba is located in the border zone, in close proximity to countries such as Jordan, Israel and Saudi Arabia. While spending your holidays in Taba, you can get to know the most beautiful places that are outside of Egypt. Day trips to Jerusalem and Bethlehem are organized here, you can find out the description of the excursions from the booklets of travel agencies.

This city is a real find for history lovers. After traveling 24 miles southwest, you will reach Rimmon Peretz (the Bible camp of the Israelites, which they set up during their journey to the Promised Land). At 250 m from the sea is the Pharaonic Island, where you can see the ruins of the Crusader castle.

It could be the perfect destination for tourists who love the luxury of Naama Bay and prefer the tranquility of Dahab at night. A great place for a quiet family vacation in comfortable hotels with a worldwide reputation.

Safaga: a paradise for water sports

Safaga Resort, located 50 km south of Hurghada Airport, is one of the best places in the country for windsurfing and kiteboarding. The city is small, next to it there are two islands - "Tobia Island" and "Tobia Kebira". They are a natural protective barrier for the city.

Tourists tend to have different opinions about Safaga. This is not surprising - the city is located on the border of two worlds: very expensive and luxurious hotels coexist with low budget ones. But the main competitive advantage of Safaga is not hotels, but a long line of hotel beaches, and their small "population" by vacationers. Plus, there are several wrecks near the islands, which are very interesting for lovers of the underwater world. The reefs here are really very attractive.

Nightlife in Safaga is not very diverse, of course there are restaurants and bars, but their level is still low and experienced tourists tend to prefer the entertainment offered in hotels.

In Safaga, you can go on excursions to the Turkish fortress, the Harbor of the Pharaohs, Roman quarries.

Safaga is more suitable for those who want to spend a holiday in a mask and fins, who are looking for a beach holiday without a large crowd of people, and are ready to be content with entertainment at the hotel.

Makadi Bay: a new resort near Hurghada

Makadi Bay - a new respectable resort, located thirty kilometers from Hurghada, offers 4-5 * hotels. The quality of service in Makadi is significantly higher than in other resorts in Egypt. However, all the nightlife here is concentrated on the territory of hotels and this is perhaps not the best choice for young people who want to actively spend their holidays.

Makadi Bay is a relatively new resort known mainly for its beautiful beaches. Of course, there is an entertainment infrastructure here: shops, bars, cafes and discos, but it is far from the active life of Hurghada.

Makadi Bay is perfect for a relaxing beach holiday with the whole family. The remoteness from the noisy cities and towns will allow you to enjoy the silence and decent service.

Soma Bay: luxury getaways

The Soma Bay resort, in fact, like Makadi Bay, is a new Egyptian resort that claims to be the most respectable in the country. If a hotel, then 5 *, if sand, then pure gold, and so on. Soma Bay offers absolutely all types of recreation - both beach and active, both excursion and treatment-and-prophylactic (good courses in the SPA-salon).

Soma Bay is ideal for those seeking a luxurious ambience. Here you will find a range of cafes, bars and beautiful sandy beaches. Many will appreciate the large golf course.

The resort is especially suitable for wealthy tourists who value a high level of comfort and service in hotels. Luxurious beaches and sea riches will leave pleasant impressions of your holiday.

Egypt is an ancient country. Seeing Egypt in two weeks is a utopia. An even greater utopia is just to try to understand what Egypt is during this time. But you can fall in love or hate Egypt at first sight. There are many supporters and opponents of this country among tourists. Let the resorts of Egypt do not reach the level of service to the European resorts of the Mediterranean, but in terms of price / quality ratio, they are, in my opinion, out of competition, especially for a beach holiday in winter.

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Tatiana Solomatina

Egypt is one of the most popular resort countries, ready to receive guests almost at any time of the year. Sun, sea, luxury hotels in Egypt and first-class service - all this has been mastered over the years by millions of tourists. And in order to navigate where to rest, we present to you the best seaside resorts in Egypt.

This resort is rightfully considered the most luxurious in Egypt - not only the most expensive and prestigious, but also the most favorable city for the most exclusive vacation. This is a real diving center in Egypt, with coral beaches and clear warm sea.

Here you can relax with children, do any kind of sports - from parachuting to equestrian sports, tennis and golf, surfing and fitness. The vibrant nightlife on the busy streets will not let you get bored on the hot Egyptian nights, many bars and nightclubs, restaurants are always glad to welcome guests. Sharm El Sheikh Resort is a paradise in Naama Bay.

Located on the coast of the legendary Red Sea, the city is also one of the best seaside resorts in Egypt and a famous tourism center 500 km from the capital. This resort is unique in its climatic features: here the air temperature is always just ideal for beach activities, and the sea water temperature is never below 23 degrees, even in winter.

Hurghada is a few settlements, each characterized by different types of hotels and restaurants. In the north, in Ad-Dahar, you can find decent hotels at a low price, in New Hurghada - the most popular and expensive resort areas, in Sigal - quiet places without an abundance of tourists. Here you will find fantastic underwater landscapes, bottlenose dolphins ideal for diving and surfing. From this resort it is very convenient to go on excursions to such famous cities of Egypt as Cairo or Giza, where the famous pyramids are located - Cheops (the largest architectural building in the world), Khafre, Mikerin, as well as the mysterious Sphinx.

Luxor is not just a resort area of \u200b\u200bEgypt, it is the real "heart" of the country, and without visiting it, the trip can become meaningless. This is the ancient capital of the Theban kingdom, where the tombs of the pharaohs are located, the necropolis of the Valley of the Kings, included in the UNESCO list, the Cities of the Living and the Dead, the famous temples of Karnak and Luxor, the tomb of Tutankhamun, the majestic Nile - and all these famous places can be found just a few hours drive from Hurghada ... Tourists will find excellent service, service in any language, as well as all kinds of sports and cultural recreation.

The capital of Egypt and one of the world's centers of modern Muslim culture, Cairo attracts the eye and arouses curiosity in both its parts: modern and ancient. The old city, located in front of the citadel, is the "cradle" of one of the greatest ancient civilizations. The new city is as modern a business and trade "beehive" as any modern city in the world. Thousands of minarets, the Egyptian Museum with collections of unique treasures, the famous Ibn Talun Mosque, the oldest in the world - all this is amazing. Tourists can immerse themselves in an oriental atmosphere by visiting the oriental bazaar of Khan al-Khalili, full of silks and aromas, spices and ornaments, carpets and souvenirs.

This city of Egypt - the former capital of the empire - was founded by Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC and became the tomb of the great conqueror. As the second city after Rome, Alexandria included two of the seven wonders of the world at once - the lighthouse and the Alexandria Library, now restored and modern. Today Alexandria is a very advanced and fashionable Egyptian resort with a rich historical and cultural heritage. Nearby is Abu Kir, a town of excellent fish restaurants, as well as almost 40 kilometers of beautiful beaches with clean sand.

The hotel season - the most popular period from May to September - can last all year round, because five- and four-star hotels are always glad to tourists, and there are incredibly comfortable conditions for sports and outdoor activities.

If you prefer a quiet place away from the tourist crowd and close to nature, a comfortable hotel in one of the newest resorts in Egypt - Makadi Bay, which is located just 18 kilometers from Hurghada, is for you. Nearby is the "city of ghosts", soft desert dunes, the always warm and gentle Red Sea, pristine beaches, sunken ships ...

This is a great opportunity to escape the tiresome hustle and bustle of Hurghada without losing the opportunity to receive the highest level of service. The popularity of the local all-inclusive system, a large selection of excursion programs, virgin nature, a large selection of shops, bars, bright and cheerful show programs - all this makes the Makadi Bay resort a real hit among holiday lovers in Egypt. Sports fans can always go sailing or surfing, tennis or yoga, and numerous boutiques will delight fashion lovers. Sweets and wines, a fabulous atmosphere, luxury service - you will find all this in this paradise of Egypt.

This resort, whose name is translated from Arabic as "lagoon", is unlike any other Egyptian tourist destination. El Gouna is the real "Venice" of Egypt, located in the sands, between the Red Sea and the Ebtay Mountains. It is a young resort town that was founded in 1990 and has become a truly unique architectural collection. The owner of El Gouna is the Christian billionaire Samikh Savaris, an Egyptian whose company manages all the buildings, bridges, canals. 24-hour security and comfortable hotels make El Gouna the safest city in Egypt for tourists. 3

Remains attractive holiday destinations that are difficult to find alternatives. Where else can you find such a unique combination of a wonderful climate, warm sea, developed tourist infrastructure and beach hotels with the best value for money. In addition, the underwater landscapes of the Red Sea are some of the most beautiful in the world. Diving and snorkeling in the company of colorful fish is an unforgettable experience.

Beach holidays in Egypt are successfully combined with a rich excursion program. From the resorts of the African Red Sea coast, it is easy to reach the temples of Luxor and Aswan. Sinai is a convenient starting point for climbing Mount Moses and excursions to Jordanian Petra and the biblical sites of the Holy Land. Holidays on the Mediterranean coast can be combined with visits to Alexandria, the pyramids and Cairo.

Resorts of the Sinai Peninsula

Sharm El Sheikh

The most famous resort of the Sinai Peninsula - Sharm el-Sheikh - is considered one of the most Europeanized. This rugged coastline is located in the south of the peninsula. A distinctive feature is higher prices than in Hurghada.

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Red Sea resorts

Hurghada

Hurghada is the queen of the east coast of Egypt. It is the oldest and most famous resort, attracting a huge number of tourists every year. Of course, thanks to the warm sea and good beaches, most of which are sandy. A gentle descent to the water, homogeneous and fine sand, the absence of a coral bottom are the main characteristics of almost all beaches, with the exception of areas with new hotels. The best choice for families with children and older people. The most comfortable time for rest is autumn.

Hurghada grew out of a small village. The right of the discoverers belongs to the British. The first hotel of the international level - "Sheraton" - was built here in the 70s, since then the development of the coast does not stop for a second.

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Geographically, the city is divided into several districts (Dahar, Sakkala, New Hurghada), each of which has hotels of varying degrees of "star rating", private and public beaches, a well-developed entertainment industry, including nightlife. Hurghada is convenient for those who plan to visit the famous sights of Egypt, Cairo with the pyramids of Giza, Alexandria, Luxor, as it is one of the closest resorts to the named places. However, it must be remembered that some hotels have lost some of their advantages over a long period of operation.

Safaga

The port city of Safaga is located 60 km from Hurghada. This resort is extremely popular with kitesurfing and windsurfing enthusiasts. Diving fans will also find everything to practice their favorite sport. The beaches in Safaga are not always clean, the descent to the sea can hardly be called gentle. But sand heals skin diseases, in particular psoriasis, and restores the musculoskeletal system.

Hurghada, Safaga, Marsa Alam and El Gouna are home to the world's most popular diving and spearfishing centers.

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Makadi Bay

Makadi Bay Resort is located between Hurghada and Safaga, 20 km from the airport. This extremely secluded place is ideal for those who are tired of the noise of city life. There is nothing outside the hotels - just a desert. All entertainment is on the territory of Hurghada, which can be reached in just a few minutes or on the territory of hotels. Beaches in Makadi with uneven sand, descent to the sea is not always convenient. The bottom is coral in some places, so swimming is possible only with special shoes.

The resorts of Egypt are concentrated on the coast of two seas - the Red and the Mediterranean.

Mersa Matruh and Alexandria -the most famous Egyptian resorts of the Mediterranean. The distance between the cities is 240 km, which facilitates a variety of excursion programs with sightseeing of the resorts.

Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh Are the most popular resort cities on the coast The Red Sea.

Beach holidays in Egypt on the Red Sea lasts all year round!

There are two seasons in Egypt:

• hot - from April to October;
• cool - from November to March.

Egypt's Red Sea resorts are tropics, therefore, in July and August there is an unbearable heat here, and the sea warms up to +28 C + 30 C.

In Upper Egypt and the Red Sea, summers are hot and dry. The air temperature from May to September is kept in the region of +35 C +45 C, and the water temperature is +26 C +28 C.

Hurghada is a resort where the summer heat is more easily tolerated due to the geographical features of the area.

The best time to travel to the Red Sea is from April to May, as well as late September - early November.

The coldest months on the Red Sea in Egypt are January-February with strong winds and short-term rains (air temperature +23 С +25 С during the day and below +20 С at night, water temperature +18 С +20 С).

The resorts of Egypt on the Mediterranean Sea are a subtropical climatic zone. Beach holidays here are of a seasonal nature.

The best time for a beach holiday on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt is from May to October. At this time, the weather is hot and dry with air temperatures of +25 C +32 C, water +24 C +27 C.

The hottest month is August. Winter months have a temperature of at least +18 C, and the water in the Mediterranean cools down to +16 C.

Resorts of Egypt Is, first of all, rest on a unique Red sea with its crystal clear water, coral reefs and an amazingly beautiful underwater world.

The resorts of Egypt are diverse:

• long forty kilometers bustling coastline Hurghada attracts with sea activities;
• endless azure tranquility of exquisite El Gouna gives peace to those who come here;
• Sharm El Sheikh enchants with the treasures of its luxurious fairy-tale hotels and oriental dances;
• cruise on the nile on comfortable liners gives you the opportunity to get in touch with the ancient history of Egypt, its majestic and mysterious pyramids.

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Elite resorts in Egypt: Sharm El Sheikh, El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh.
Budget popular resorts in Egypt: Hurghada and Safaga.

Detailed description of the resorts of Egypt, their attractions and individual characteristics, will help you choose exactly the resort on which you dreamed of vacation!