Hurghada, Egypt

Hurghada is the capital of the Red Sea Governorate and welcomes holiday-makers from all over the world for staying in one of its 250 hotels, from comfortable 3 * to luxurious 5 * hotels, the offer is manifold and grows constantly. Whether you are interested in windsurfing, sailing, high sea-fishing, diving, snorkeling, or simply want to relax on the beach. Hurghadas’ offers are very multifaceted.

Nevertheless, if you still are not exhausted after a very active day, you can go for a typically Egyptian Schai (tea) and Schicha (water pipe) in one of the many cafes or you can go to the market and try your luck in bargaining with the local people. Still not tired? Then visit one of the several discotheques which are opened into the morning hours.

Hurghada consists of three districts, El Dahhar, Al- Sakkala and Al-Ahiaa:

• The El Dahhar district: This is the old city centre, where the typical Egyptian life pulsates. Local markets (Souks), local stores and the fish market invite you for strolls and shopping. Particularly in the evening hours, there are more Egyptians than tourists.
• The Al - Sakkala district: is also known as the tourist district, which is developed its walking passages around the old port. It is a dynamic area with many hotels, stores, shopping centers, cinema, clubs, and restaurants, which are all opened into the night and who are visited predominantly by holiday-
• The Al - Ahiaa district: starts approx. 22 km north from Hurghada between EL Gouna and EL Dahhar and is located along the coastal road. Characteristically is the small number of native residents and a multiplicity of finished or still under construction hotels. One cannot enjoy at the moment the eastern flair yet, but this may come in the next years.

Due to the impressing underwater life of its reefs and islands, as well as the outstanding weather conditions Hurghada represents the most important destination for divers, water sports in all kinds and sunbathers in Egypt.

Where the desert meets the sea lies the capital of the Red Sea, Hurghada, a bustling town, known as Al-Ghardaka in Arabic

Red Sea Riviera has fast become a community of mixed nationalities and cultures. The permanent summer weather and leisure activities, including desert safaris, diving and golf, make this the most popular resort in Egypt

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.

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, snorkeling, scuba and free diving.

Hurghada (Al Ghurdaqua) is:

• A regional capital lat:27.2 long:33.86667, 15 miles north of Sahl Hasheesh, and about the same distance south of Abu Shar (El-Gouna). Hurghada is on a gently rounded peninsula opposite Szigetek and other small islands just off the coast. It is just across the water from Sharm El-Sheikh (about 55miles).
• +3:00 from GMT (UTC) so very little adjustment or jetlag risk compared to destinations on the other side of the world
• All year round sunshine – it rained 12 years ago and a fairly constant 102° F (38° C) with typically light cooling breezes
• Served by an international airport (HRG)
served by over 100 airlines including budget airlines 
includes UK departure direct flights from Birmingham, Bristol, London Gatwick and Manchester taking typically 5-6 hours and costing typically under £100.
• Has 26 diving and snorkelling centres to choose from to help you learn to dive as you explore coral reefs in warm seas that are unlikely to have sharks (compared to South Africa and Australia – this is a real bonus in both respects!)
• Is a protected coast in more than one sense – the Red Sea is an inlet, 100mile wide and 1000 miles long and leads to the Suez Canal at its uppermost regions – has teaming wildlife and coral beds to amaze practically everyone, and of course crystal clear waters that usually let you see right down to the sandy bottom at depths most learner divers can explore around the coast.
• White gold sandy beaches with little more waves than you’d expect from the Med, and much cleaner beaches.
• Golf, tennis and other sports to entertain you on land.

Hurghada is both accessible, abundant with leisure activities including World-class diving and offers investors a low-entry investment option with potential for great and consistent returns.

A combination of ancient history meets new, cosmopolitan development to form a new community based around the clear waters of The Red Sea.

Whether you're looking for rental returns and capital growth, or just a holiday home in the sun, Hurghada really does offer something for everyone.