Red Sea
Red Sea
Any words and photos can't say all about the Red Sea and Sinai. It's nature, history, religion, wellness, sports and more other points of interest. Still there are feelings beyond meanings and reasons of attraction to this area. When you visit, try to comment and you'll find it hard to have all the meanings also.
El Ain Al Sukhna, the Arabic for (hot spring) short name (Al Sukhna), was named after the nearby sulfur springs. The springs originate at Gebel Ataka, the northern most mountain in the Eastern Desert. Al Sokhna town is close enough to Cairo and Suez for a day-trip, this popular Egyptian weekend town has spectacular beaches on the Gulf of Suez, Dolphins, fishing and water sports. It is located on the West coast of the Suez Gulf, about 150 Km from Cairo and is the nearest bathing resort to Cairo. Visitors can find different classes of hotels and resorts in the small town of Sukhna.
El Gouna
Just 24 Km North Hurghada, El Gouna resort is a fantastic resort on the Red Sea with many hotels and resorts inside and rich with its views, Gold clubs and Yacht marines.
Hurghada
| On the Red Sea about 520 KM from Cairo. Paradise of underwater photography, deep-sea fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving. A town surrounded by mountains and desert. A clean sandy shore and clear blue sea. All categories of hotels and resorts are there and thousands of tourists from different classes and from all over the world. Climate: Moderate during all seasons - Sunny most time of the year Activities to enjoy: Swimming-Scuba diving-Sea Trips-Snorkeling- Submarine boat-Underwater Photography-Fishing |
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Safaga
Safaga, is a town in Egypt, on the coast of the Red Sea, Safaga is located about 60 km south of Hurghada on the Red Sea coast. It is so beautiful, so relaxing and also very healthy. Safaga is a favourite spot for sun bathers, and its water is known to have a high content of saline, the air is pure, dry and warm. The area is extremely calm, even the sea seems silent
Sand in the area has also been found to contain radioactive elements and minerals effective in rheumatoid therapy. Analysis also showed the soil to contain black sand, which is useful in curing acute and chronic arthritis, rheumatism and skin inflammations.
This small town south of Hurghada should be one of the best
international health spa
Water sports and activites in Safaga
Also a home of two chain reefs line the shore and make it an ideal spot for daily diving.The town is also popular for windsurfing and, in 1993, hosted the World Windsurfing Championships.
Most dive sites are still unspoilt and can be reached by boat.
Al Quseir
Location: About 85 km south of Safaga, 205 km south of Hurghada, 103 km north of Marsa Alam and 73 km north of the Marsa Alam International Airport.
Today, it is a quiet resort with sandy beaches, clear waters and coral reefs. The town's narrow streets are lined with colorful bazaars which have a decidedly Bedouin accent. An ancient caravan trail, to Qift in the Nile Valley, leads from al-Quseir through the mountains, passing several Pharaonic and Roman sites. A new road, directly to Luxor, opens soon.
Activities : Main activities are water activities. The well preserved coral reefs near the coasts of Al Quseir makes it a good spot for practicing diving and snorkeling to explore the beauty of the underwater life. However the area abides to strict environmental regulations to preserve the fragile coral reefs.
Marsa Alam
| Marsa Alam is a town in south-eastern Egypt, located on the western shore of the Red Sea. It is currently seeing fast increasing popularity as a tourist destination and development following the opening of Marsa Alam International Airport in 2001.
Marsa Alam coast fringed with barrier coral reefs. It has already gained a strong reputation amongst scuba divers due to its numerous and unspoilt diving sites both along the coast and offshore. Sightings of spinner dolphins, dugongs and hammerhead sharks are a frequent occurrence for those who venture into its waters. Marsa Alam also has some inland attractions, such as the Emerald Mines and the Temple of Seti I . |
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