The 5 Best Places to Visit in Hurghada - And Where to Stay When There

1. Take a Boat Trip to the Giftun Islands

The Giftun Islands are one of Hurghada's most popular boat excursions, with prime swaths of white sand to soak up the rays and snorkeling opportunities galore on offer.

For those who aren't scuba diving enthusiasts, the easily-accessed coral reefs in the area surrounding the island shore are an excellent taster of the Red Sea's beauty.

During the height of tourism season, when dozens of boats descend on the islands daily, treat a Giftun Islands trip solely as a beach trip, as the crowds scare off any sea life.

In quieter periods, while paddling close to shore, you could spot colorful fish flitting through the clear water,

Those not interested in underwater exploits can simply claim a palm-frond shelter on the beach, sit back, and enjoy the sun.

2. Enjoy Hurghada Grand Aquarium

Hurghada Grand Aquarium is dedicated to inspiring guests of all ages to appreciate the marine environment while promoting conservation action and developing an understanding for the irreplaceable value of all life in our world’s ocean.

3. Explore the Desert by Jeep or Quad Bike

With so much action happening in the water, some travelers forget that back onshore there's an entire desert world to explore.

Among Hurghada's most popular on-the-ground things to do are?quad biking, Jeep expeditions, and dune buggy trips?into the sand dune hinterland.

You don't have to travel very far off-road from the resort town to discover the acacia tree studded?wadis?(valleys), sandwiched in by red-tinged mountains, that make up most of the landscape of the Eastern Desert.

A popular way to experience this desert hinterland is on the?five-hour quad bike safari in?Hurghada , which includes a break at a Bedouin village and a camel ride.

4. Camel Ride into the Desert

Whether you want to go for a short stroll along the beach (great for the kids) or are looking for a longer one- or two-hour ride into the desert, all of Hurghada's resorts offer a chance to sample camel riding.

Longer trips usually head out to one of the Bedouin settlements not far from town and offer a chance to see the desert landscape, backed by the Red Sea coast's craggy mountains, from the high saddle.

All are guided by Bedouin camel-men, so you don't have to stress about skittish camels suddenly shooting off into a gallop, and you can simply sit back and enjoy the views.

5. Dine at Hurghada Marina

Hurghada Marina is a rather swish and modern addition to the central district of Sigala. Since it opened, it has become?one of the city's major dining destinations?and comes alive after dark.

Head here at sunset to promenade next to the Red Sea or sit back with a tea and sheesha (waterpipe) at one of the cafés, while soaking up the last of the evening light. Afterwards, stay on to dine at one of the restaurants here, which offer a range of cuisines from?classic Egyptian dishes to international fare.

Dining with views over the bobbing yachts and the Red Sea stretching to the horizon can't be beaten.

Address: Hurghada Marina Promenade, Sigala

Where to stay in Hurghada

Pickalbatros White Beach Resort Hurghada

Pickalbatros Citadel Resort Sahl Hasheesh

Pickalbatros Blu Spa Resort Hurghada

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