Added: 08/13/2005 |
Holiday activities in HurghadaHurghada is a city that attracts a lot of visitors from all over the world all year round. People come to spend holidays here attracted by splendid sights, impressive nature, exotic marine wildlife, luxurious hotels and restaurants that offer native, Arabic and European cuisine, night disco clubs, folk and animation shoes, and a wide range of water sports and outdoors activities. Every person that comes here will find activities in Hurghada to his or her individual preferences and tastes, something that fits particular age and health requirements.
Many people prefer to spend hours on end on private hotel beaches, and lazily sit in the sun and enjoy the sea, but those who prefer active life style will never be bored here. You can go for tennis, squash, volleyball or horseback riding, or choose water sports to your liking and go surfing, sailing, snorkeling or scuba diving. If you are a beginner and do not know where to start, Hurghada is a right place for you. There are many sports centers here located mostly next to hotels, and qualified and multilingual instructors are eager to help you learn whatever water sports you choose.
Scuba diving is probably one of the most popular activities in Hurghada due to crystal clear water, unique underwater wildlife and well preserved and accessible shipwrecks. The diving sites that can be reached from Hurghada are in Shaab Mahmud and Shaab Ali, the Straits of Gubal and Hurghada, laying between the tip of Ras Muhammad and the mainland. There is a great range of coral species there, forming the stunning colourful extensive reef systems where you can watch the schools of beautiful coral fish and sea turtles, swim with dolphins in the wild and even encounter sharks and hammerheads. Another attraction is shipwreck sightseeing. Shipwrecks are always interesting to explore, and here they cover the bottom of the entrance to the Gulf of Suez.
There are many dive clubs and centers in Hurghada, with highly professional staff and excellent equipment and facilities, offering various diving programs for a day trip or as a part of a cruise that usually lasts from one night to seven nights. The most popular dive clubs in Hurghada are "ISIS" in Grand Hotel, "James & Mac" in Giffun Village, "Jasmin Diving Center"in Jasmin Village, "Nautico" in Sonesta Paradiso, "Orca Diving Center" in Hurghada Beach, "Rudi Kneip" in Red Sea Diving Center, "Aqua Center" in Hurghada, and others. In many of them you may receive training and confirm qualification with PADI, SSI and CMAS certification. To contact these diving centers go to touregypt.net where their phone and fax numbers are given.
Night is not the reason to go back to your hotel room, for it is time when evening activities in Hurghada begin. This city has the reputation of not only a diving Mecca but the party town as well. Nightlife in Hurghada has a lot to offer. You may choose a romantic dinner in one of numerous restaurants, or spend time in bars that offer a traditional interiors and atmosphere and a very high level of service. Most of them are situated by hotels. The good choice is Arabella Iberotel that has four different buffet restaurants, Obba, Caio, Grill and Catean, the pool restaurant Little Venice, the beach restaurant Oasis, or the special one that features German cuisine, Bierkeller. If you do not wish to go to restaurants, you may relax in a pool, beach or reef bar, or the main El Khan bar. Younger vacationers enjoy nightlife in Hurghada as well going to unlimited techno, house and dance parties. The most popular discotheque in Hurghada is Calipso. There are also shows and activities in Hurghada where you can take your family to, such as spectacular fountain lightshow in the Golden Five Hotel.
The well developed infrastructure, many interesting activities, perfect service and wide range of entertainment programs and sports make vacations in Hurghada unforgettable.
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