What country is Hurghada?
Egypt
Hurghada
| Hurghada الغردقة | |
|---|---|
| Country | Egypt |
| Governorate | Red Sea |
| Founded | 1905 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) |
How do I get to Hurghada?
Hurghada has an International Airport with direct flights to the main airports in Europe and in Middle East. It takes about 4 to 5 hours. You can also fly first to Cairo than take a 1 hour flight with Egypt Air to Hurghada. The third option is to fly to Luxor then to take a taxi for 4 hours to get to Hurghada.
How safe is Hurghada for tourists?
We consider Hurghada safe to travel. Egypt as a whole is relatively safe to travel to, more so in Hurghada for the fact that there are many resorts and infrastructure to support tourism. People are warm and friendly, and we felt comfortable walking around day and night.
Is Hurghada hotter than Sharm?
Hurghada It has been slightly cooler than sharm but may depend on the time of year you go, We usually go Feb or Oct, we did go in june once and it was really hot! We do prefer hurghada, there is a lovely marina with restaurants, and yes there is a Hard Rock cafe which we have visited a few tines. Hope this helps.
Is Hurghada town safe?
As one of Egypt’s most popular tourist destinations, Hurghada is considered safe to visit. Some travelers even said on TripAdvisor that they felt safer staying in Hurghada than in Europe and America.
Are there sharks in Hurghada?
It was November 2015, where I went to a Safari diving with Dive Hurghada for one week in the south of Red Sea, sites called Daedalus, Elphinstone, and Brothers. These sites are most famous for different types of sharks (grey shark, tiger shark, hammerheads).
How far are the Pyramids from Hurghada?
473 km
Yes, the driving distance between Hurghada to Egyptian pyramids is 473 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Hurghada to Egyptian pyramids.
What is the coldest month in Hurghada?
January
The cool season lasts for 3.1 months, from December 5 to March 9, with an average daily high temperature below 76°F. The coldest month of the year in Hurghada is January, with an average low of 55°F and high of 71°F.
What is the population of Hurghada?
Governorate: Red Sea. Population: ~ 270,000. Neighborhoods of Hurghada: El Ahia and El Helal, El Dahar (Downtown), Sakala, El Kawsar, El Mamsha. Main sights: Giftun Islands, Mahmya Island, Hurghada Marina, Abu Tig Marina, Jungle Aqua Park, Makadi Water World, Hurghada Grand Aquarium.
What is Hurghada famous for?
Hurghada was founded in the early 20th century. For many decades it was a small fishing village, but it has grown into a major Red Sea resort as a result of Egyptian and foreign investment that began in the 1980s. Holiday resorts and hotels provide facilities for windsurfing, kitesurfing, yachting, scuba diving and snorkeling.
Where is Hurghada resort located?
The resort is a destination for Egyptian tourists from Cairo, the Delta and Upper Egypt, as well as package holiday tourists from Europe. Hurghada has a population of 248,000 and is divided into: El Mamsha (Village Road) – a pedestrianised street with a length of over 4 km (2.5 mi)
What are the recent attacks in Hurghada?
The 2016 Hurghada attack was caused by two terrorists inspired by IS. Three tourists were wounded. On 14 July 2017, in the 2017 Hurghada attack a man proclaiming, that he wanted to kill only non-Egyptians, attacked and stabbed five German, one Czech and one Armenian tourists, all women, killing two German women.