hurghada egypt
for holidays .also those
who cannot dive can watch the exquisite underwater marine life through
well-equipped glass bottom submarines. Hurghada has a large number of facilities
such as :- 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 contains the most wonderful marine species especially
the mermaid. National and international fishing contests are held
in Hurghada
.
The Red Sea
area abounds
historical monuments of the various eras.
Pharaonic
and
Roman antiquities
There
is a collection of Pharaonic remains in Um AL-Fawageer in Wadi El-Hamamat 235km
south Hurghada, in addition to Roman ruins(71 km south of Hurghada),also the
remains of Roman temples in Gabal EI-Dokhan (65km north of Hurghada). Christian
Monuments St. Antonius's Monastery: on Za'afarana / Koreimat road,. This
monastery is considered one of the largest and oldest Christian monasteries as
its construction dates back to the 4th century. It lies at the foot of the
mountain below a high hillock overlooking the sea. St. Paula's Monastery: On the
Ra'as Ghareb / Za'afarana road. Its construction dates back to the end of the
4th century. lslamic Monuments The shrine of Sheikh Abuel Hassan AL-Shazli,150km
from Marsa Alam City. It dates back to 656 Higri. The tower of Sultan Selim in
Al Qusseir,140km south of
Hurghada
.
The Red Sea
Isles There are about 24 isles
possessing a plant and ecological environment on the surface. Most important of
them are: - Al-Zabargad isle in front of Bernese coast. - Al-Geftone isle in
front of Hurghada coast. - Abu Menkar isle in front of Hurghada Sheraton. Diving
sites
The Red Sea
was created by the movement of plates on the Earth's surface
about 30 million years ago. At that time, the Arabian Peninsula started to part
from Africa creating along a thin break line which was filled by the ocean's
water. Twenty million years ago another geological movement started. The Arabian
Peninsula which parted from Africa started to move to the North. That movement
struck resistance in Turkey and swung to the East, and another break line was
formed. .
The Red Sea
is still widening at about one half inch per year, Diving
locations, south of Hurghada - Al-Gona. - East of blenda coral reef. - Abu
–Ramada Grana coral reef . - Abu Hasish Island coral reef. - West of blenda
coral reef. - South west Abu-Ramada coral reef . - Megawish Island coral reef .
Diving locations North of Hurghada - Abu-Monkar coral reef . - Abu katra coral
reef . - Abu Nahass coral reef. - Um –Kamar coral reef . - Al-oroof coral reef -
Al-Fanadeer coral reef . - Abu-Monkar coral reef . - Abu-Nekad coral reef . -
Tall coral reef. - North of Al-Geftoon coral reef. - Major Seol coral reef. -
Minor Seol cora reef. Finding Your Way Around Hurghada It's best to view
Hurghada as essential divided into three main areas. The northern area, Ad-Dahar
,where you'll find the most of Hurghada's budget hotels,. It's more modest part
of the town with a traditional bustling souk full of gold, silver, spices, hand
crafted goods, Egyptian cotton, perfumes and much more.
The Sigala area is rapidly growing with a numerous mix of hotels catering for
family, couples, budget and luxury holidays. With more than 130 hotels and
resorts to choose from. . It's worth remembering that the port for frequent
ferry trips to Sharm el-Sheikh can be found on the Sigala area sea front.
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