How long should I stay in Hurghada?

Most people head to Hurghada for its almost guaranteed sunshine and warmth, so the usual stay there will be between one and two weeks and that’s the perfect length of time. Top up your tan, relax a little, float in the sea with a mask and snorkel and get hypnotised by the colours of the reefs. When the rest of the world feels a distant memory you can book a tour and head out into the desert. It’s an easy, relaxed place to be, with enough cultural excursions and amusement parks to keep anyone entertained for a fortnight.

What type of holiday does Hurghada offer?

This is where you go when you want to relax. Many of the hotels have luxurious spas attached to them, and it can be a question of merely staggering between sunbed, massages and sea for days on end. There are plenty of all-inclusive hotels that just make life easy, too. It’s probably simplest not to think about hiring a car here and instead just head off with the tour operators or a taxi when you want to do something. The desert makes an excellent playground, and the traditional souks offer a little bit of magic.

What's Hurghada known for?

The first thing anyone remembers about Hurghada is its palm-lined, white-sand beaches. There’s so much more to this former fishing village than that, though There are traditional souks and coffee houses in the heart of the Old Town, and it’s easy to get to the Eastern Desert – part of the vast Sahara. Party hard at night in the clubs, and laze hard during the day on the sun loungers.

Can I pay with card in Hurghada?

Not all places will accept card payments so it's best (and cheaper) to bring Egyptian Pounds and keep back smaller denomination notes for tips.

Does Hurghada have good nightlife?

Hurghada has some of the best nightlife in Egypt, with indoor and outdoor clubs offering live music and international DJs. Most of the hotels have their own club onsite for those who don’t want to stray too far. If you want to be part of the party, you can just head down to the marina as the sun starts to set. There are restaurants from around the world, cocktails as colourful as the coral reefs, and dramatic sunsets to start the night off in style.

When's best to go to Hurghada?

Hurghada is a year-round destination with hot dry summers and pleasantly warm winters. If you're travelling during Ramadan, you might find it a little quieter.

Any good festivals in Hurghada?

Hurghada's Grand Fest and the Coptic New Year take place in January while February plays host to the fitness-focused International Festival.

Is Hurghada family-friendly?

In a word, yes. While some of the hotels are adult-only, many of them are designed with families in mind. Look out for all-inclusive hotels with kids’ clubs for a stress-free holiday, but don’t forget that getting off-site is absolutely worth it too. There are water parks, a fantastic aquarium with a glass underwater tunnel and the glass-bottomed boat trips are great for younger kids.

Where are the best beaches in Hurghada?

Hurghada is all about its coastline and the endless stretches of white-sand beach. It’s almost impossible to pick the best – they’re all pristine, lapped by warm waters, and lead out to fantastic snorkelling sites. But 45 minutes south of Hurghada by car lies Makadi Bay, its beach lined with luxury hotels and palm trees, and that is a great starting point. Go a little further south, though, to find Soma Bay with beaches that are known as the best in Egypt.

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Sunbaked coast with sunken treasure

Peaking out into the Red Sea at the top of Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, Sharm El Sheikh's blissful beaches are a haven for heat seekers and underwater explorers. Affectionately known as Sharm, this large resort is really a collection of smaller resorts, each with their own flavour but all sharing in the year-round warmth and rare rainfall that draw visitors from near and far. Choose a holiday to Sharm El Sheikh for a vast stretch of sun-warmed coastline, incredible reefs and unique National Parks.

Sharm El Sheikh began life as a simple fishing settlement but today it's Egypt's premier beach resort. The long stretches of soft golden sands are home to a plethora of fabulous hotel complexes and schools of dive shops which bring snorkellers and divers out to explore the area's incredible underwater landscape. No less 250 different coral reefs and 1000 species of fish thrive in these waters. The resorts cater to an international crowd with global cuisine, lively bars and famous clubs but you can also find a slice of culture at local restaurants serving Egyptian specialities, authentic old markets, beautiful mosques and Coptic churches.

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A true-blue beach destination, Sharm El Sheikh's stunning strands are mostly occupied by private hotels but you'll also find some public numbers in each resort.
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