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Red Sea Coast:
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The Red Sea coast in Egypt is loaded with many cities to visit. These cities do
not offer ancient Egyptian history like what Cairo, Luxor and Aswan offer, but they
do compensate their visitors through their amazing sea shores and wide variety of
water sports. The nightlife in this region is full of beat and entertainment that
could keep you up all night. Major cities in this region are:
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Hurghada:
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Whether you are looking for relaxation or enjoying one of the world's clearest waters,
then Hurghada is the place to go. Whatever you wish to do in or on the water then
you must go to Hurghada. Snorkeling, diving, windsurfing, sailing, swimming and
fishing are some of the activities that you can do in Hurghada. Hurghada offers
more than 10 miles of beach with different hotels, restaurants and nightclubs for
all budgets. Hurghada’s must do list:
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Visit Giftun Island: it’s a deserted paradise island located an hour from
the Hurghada shores. It's well known for snorkeling, swimming
and having a fish barbecue.
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Diving: Explore the Red Sea's underwater world with all the amazing fish
and coral reefs located there. The major diving places in Hurghada
are: East and west of blenda coral reef, Abu Ramada Grana coral reef,
Abu Hasish Island coral reef, Megawish Island coral reef.
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Take a Glass Boat: For those who are not accustomed to diving, then taking
a glass boat is their key to take a look at the underwater world.
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Visit the Marine Biology Museum: The museum offers a look at the underwater
life, with all its variety and wide color spectrum. It also
includes a small aquarium which tries to copy the life of the underwater
creatures.
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Dive with a submarine: Fantastic underwater trip for two hours through the
only submarine in the Middle East to discover the wonderful marine life of the Red Sea.
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Visit The Aquarium: If you are planning to go diving in Hurghada, then a
visit to the Aquarium is a must since it will give you more
information on the creatures you will see deep in the sea.
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Desert Safari: Hurghada is surrounded by colorful mountains and canyons that
make the desert safari an unusual experience. The safari may
vary from half day to 4 or 5 days.
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Go to Alf Leila we Leila: Enjoy a splendid Arabian night with fancy folkloric
shows and belly dancers while enjoying an oriental dinner.
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El Gouna:
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Located 22 kilometres north of Hurghada, El Gouna is a fantasy island of buildings
straight out of Disney's Aladdin, with arches, domes and mashrabiya all painted
in Crayola colours. El Gouna is considered a premier leisure destination. It is
a tourist community rather than a traditional resort. All the activities provided
by El Gouna would keep you busy and entertained throughout your vacation. A destination
for golfers, divers and sailors, the Gouna has a unique style with an environmental
character.
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Safaga:
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At 53km south of Hurghada, Safaga gains popularity from its harbor and its small
neighboring village. With the little nightlife going on around in Safaga, a holiday
there is mainly about water sports, relaxation and diving. Safaga is known as a
curative destination in the Red Sea Riviera given its sea water that is rich in
minerals and highly saline.
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Marsa Alam:
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Marsa Alam is growing quickly into becoming a major holiday destination. After the
opening of Marsa Alam’s International Airport in 2001, the city’s popularity has
increased rapidly and will soon be competing with Hurghada and Sharm el Sheikh.
Having your vacation in Marsa Alam is all about enjoying the sun and sea water peacefully
with no distractions. It is also about diving in the unspoilt diving sites, where
the dolphins and sea turtles swim freely.
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Sahl Hashish:
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Sahl Hashish is a developing gigantic project located 17km south of Hurghada. The
expected plan is to make Sahl hashish double the size of Hurghada. Similar to El
Gouna, Sahl Hashish is trying to establish itself as a tourist community, rather
than a tourist resort. Sahl Hashish is the ideal place for those looking for complete
relaxation. It is located in a small bay to the south of Hurghada.
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Ain EL- Soukhna:
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It is about an hour away drive from Cairo; this popular weekend resort has fine
beaches, coral reefs, fishing and water sports. The beaches there are sandy and
nowadays the area is developed into modern resorts.
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Other Red Sea cities: Ql Quseir, Makadi Bay, Soma Bay, and Zafarana. All
of these cities offer their visitors sandy beaches, crystal clear water, hot diving
spots and different water sports.
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