Hurghada
It lies
395km south of Suez, and is noted for its magnificent
summer and winter climate. The clarity of its water made
it a centre of tourist attraction especially for divers
and practicing water sports because of the worldwide
fame of its coral reefs and rare marine life it enjoys.
Visitors can watch the exquisite underwater marine life
through well-equipped glass bottom submarines.
Hurghada has a large number of
hotels and tourist resorts of different categories, as
well as well -equipped diving centers offering
facilities for aquatic sports, in addition to
restaurants and bazaars.
There is also the Aquarium which
houses the most wonderful marine species especially the
mermaid. National and international fishing contests are
held in Hurghada. It is connected with Luxor by paved
road across Safaga / Qena / Luxor. Daily sightseeing
tours to Luxor can be arranged. A cruise service
connects Hurghada with Sharm Al-Sheikh,the cruise takes
90 minutes by ferry.
Marsa Alam :
Since the opening of its
international airport in 2001, Marsa Alam has become a great
Red Sea destination for diving enthusiasts. Nestled between
sea and desert, the town offers all kinds of accommodations,
ranging from upscale comfort establishments with complete
Western amenities to Bedouin-inspired eco-lodges. Dive sites
accessible from Marsa Alam number among the most attractive
in the Red Sea for experienced divers. Healthy coral reefs
and the wide range of underwater wildlife such as dugongs
and dolphins are the principal draw factors of Marsa Alam.
For less experienced divers, in-shore coral reefs are the
ideal location for hours of marine wildlife watching.
The new Port Ghalib Marina at Marsa Alam added to the
location a very exclusive standing, with its luxurious
hotels, resorts and berthing space for about 1000 yachts.
The newly built marina offers some of the best relaxation
and entertainment options on the Red Sea coast, including
gourmet restaurants and tantalizing Spas.
Additionally the resort houses the International Convention
Centre, the only multipurpose state-of-the-art centre of its
size on the Red Sea. The centre offers a meeting space of
1,950 sq. m. that is capable of hosting all events from full
scale conventions of 2,000 delegates to informal small size
meetings.
Marsa Alam is also a world-renowned kite surfing
destination, and an ideal starting point for safaris and
wilderness exploration. In ancient times, the surrounding
mountains were mined for gold and emeralds - today you can
visit some of these ancient mines. It is located 274 km
south of Hurghada city. The pleasant climate makes it a
great vacation spot, winter temperatures have been known to
reach 31°C and in summer they lie between 20 and 35°C.
The nearby National Parks of Gebel Elba and Wadi al Gimal
are home to a stunning variety of birds and desert animals.
Marsal Alam is also known as a therapeutic destination. So
whether it is the beach, the desert, the reefs or a
combination of sightseeing and activities you’re interested
in, you’ll love Marsa Alam.
