HURGHADA originally a small fishing village, has become one of the
foremost resorts on the Red Sea and has developed into an area that is a
haven for holidaymakers and divers alike.The Resort’s great mix of hotels,
shops, restaurants and nightlife plus some fine dive sites and access to the rest
of the southern Red Sea, makes this a great base.Whilst Hurghada has no real
centre, the harbour area of Sekkala offers a good range of facilities, while other
locations are ideal for peace and relaxation.The Hurghada area offers a
multitude of reefs, walls, wrecks and abundant marine life, with those further
off-shore offering challenges for the more experienced diver.There are about
10 islands, which can be visited on day trips from Hurghada, where sharks,
giant eels and manta rays can be found in deeper waters. For those wishing to stay on dry land, an exciting choice of excursions are available, including day trips to Luxor and Cairo plus the opportunity to journey through the desert on a jeep, camel or quad bike safari.

Today, Hurghada is known as a party town, particularly among Europeans. Locals and others will tell you that life begins at night in Hurghada, with the many, many clubs. They are particularly frequented by the young, but certainly many others of all ages. One may often find a rousing party centered around the visitors from a tour group taking over the action of a particular bar. They are easy to find along the main street, along with loads of inexpensive and expensive hotels.