Hurghada city

Hurghada city extends for about 40 km along the Red Sea coast, Red Sea Governorate. Hurghada is located 225 km from the nearest governorate (Qena) in the Nile Valley, and 446 km south of Cairo. It is bordered by the city of Ras Ghareb in the north, the tourist city of Safaga in the south, the Red Sea coast in the east, and Assiut Governorate in the west.

Hurghada history

Hurghada is one of the cities located in the Red Sea Governorate on the Red Sea coast. The town was founded in the early 20th century, and until recently it was a small fishing village with a small population. Since the nineteenth century, it has been continually expanded by Egyptian and foreign investors to become the leading seaside resort on the Red Sea. Oil was discovered in the area in 1913, but actual production and export only started in 1921 under the British oil tycoon.

During the reign of King Farouk, who ruled before the 1952 revolution, an entertainment center was built in the city. After President Nasser nationalized Egyptian Industries, the place was handed over to the Armed Forces.

Hurghada administrative divisions

Today Hurghada is divided into three main areas:

Dahar is the old city center

Sakkala is the center of the city and the old part of the city

Kara is the modern part

Besides these three main sections, Hurghada has a number of suburbs; But it does not have villages, as is known in the cities located in the Nile Valley.

Activities and things to do

So, here is a comprehensive list of activities and things to do in Hurghada, Egypt. For your convenience, Ive grouped these entries into five basic categories:

Related history / sightseeing in Hurghada

Diving in Hurghada

Diving in Hurghada

Sea related activities

Water sports / water related activities

Fun and entertainment in Hurghada