Red Sea governorate
🏙️ Hurghada
Capital of the Red Sea coast: reefs, islands, desert safaris and a lively marina.
📍 Districts & areas
El Dahar
The old town: local market, fish restaurants and the Al Mina Mosque.
The old town: local market, fish restaurants and the Al Mina Mosque.
Sekala & the Marina
Restaurants, cafés and the departure point for boat trips.
Restaurants, cafés and the departure point for boat trips.
Village Road & Mamsha
Long promenade of resorts, shops and nightlife.
Long promenade of resorts, shops and nightlife.
El Gouna
Lagoon town north of Hurghada with kitesurfing and boat taxis.
Lagoon town north of Hurghada with kitesurfing and boat taxis.
Sahl Hasheesh & Makadi Bay
Quiet resort bays to the south.
Quiet resort bays to the south.
🏛️ Places to visit
- Hurghada Marina
- Giftun Islands
- El Gouna
- El Dahar (Old Hurghada)
- Sahl Hasheesh
- Desert Safari & Quad Biking, Hurghada
- Makadi Bay
🍽️ What & where to eat
- Fish you choose yourself, grilled or fried
- Seafood soup and shrimp
- Bedouin dinner on a desert safari
🛍️ What to buy
- Spices and herbs at the Dahar market
- Beachwear and snorkel gear
🏬 Where to shop
- Dahar old market
- Senzo Mall
- Marina and El Gouna boutiques