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Utopia Island

Utopia Island is one of the best destinations near Hurghada for water sports activities and beach days. It can be visited on a boat ride and is popular for snorkeling, fishing, banana boat riding and sofa riding. Many tourists come by here for snorkelling since the reefs are natural and immense, along with fascinating marine life. The underwater world is crystal clear below the land of Utopia Island. The sandy beach is also a popular attraction on the island since the waters are clear and clean. Read More

Masjid Al-Mina Al-Kabir is the largest mosque in the governorate of the Red Sea and is a major tourist attraction of Hurghada. The stark white marble of Al Mina mosque and the two 40-metre-high minarets stand majestically tall on the Red Sea waterfront. The insides of the mosque are equally magnificent, complete with detailed chandeliers, elaborate niches, engraved walls, and a 25-metre-high dome.

Stargazing at Hurghada is the city’s prized possession and can be witnessed with the astronomical night tour. The tour begins at dusk and sets off into the calm deserts with the starry night sky. Away from the lights and noise of the city, the sky’s view is simply breathtaking and surreal. Telescopes are provided for a better experience, and since the weather tends to be very cold in deserts during the night, it is recommended to wear warm clothes for the astronomical night tour. The tour can be booked online and in advance. Read More

Hurghada is known for its majestic deserts, and a safari is the best way to explore them. The desert safaris include quad bikes and venture across hidden dunes, Bedouin villages, ancient landmarks and the east Arabian desert hills, also known as Sahara Park. The most beautiful phenomenon to witness is the colour of the desert changing at sunset. Safaris in Hurghada can happen through jeeps, quads or even camels. Booking is available online and manually. Read More

Gota Abu Ramada is the heart of the Red Sea aquatic life. It is, in fact, known as The Aquarium for its diverse and dense marine life. The diving depth goes up to 15 metres in Gota Abu Ramada. A variety of butterflyfish, parrotfish, groupers, sweetlips, moray eels, goatfish, barracudas, stonefish and jacks can be spotted and sometimes even turtles, dolphins, blue spotted stingrays and eagle rays too. The coral life is also extreme, from soft and hard corals to brain corals, coral pinnacles, anemones and gorgonians. Read More

Giftun Islands are among the most famous Egyptian sea islands located in the Northern Reserves of the Red Sea. There are two separate islands under Giftun Islands – Big Giftun Island and Small Giftun Island. Big Giftun Island is the more popular one among tourists. The trips to the island are usually six to eight hours long and cover most tourist marine activities like snorkelling, fishing, sunbathing, and diving. The pristine white, sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters distinguish its beaches from other beaches. It has three major beaches with the best diving spots - Orange Beach, Paradise Beach, and Mahmya Beach. Small Giftun Island is known for its good snorkelling spots. The islands are surrounded by rich marine life, with almost 196 kinds of solid coral reefs. These coral reefs are home to nearly 800 species of fish. Some marine organisms even appear on the shores. It has a rich ecosystem as it is a natural habitat of seagulls, with huge flocks of dolphins, rare birds and turtles, and other marine life. Read More

Hurghada’s 1001 Night show is hosted at Alf Layla Wa Layla - one of the oldest Arabic palaces in Egypt. Exploring the palace in itself is an exciting encounter. The show, however, itself has fire shows, sound and light shows and belly dancing. There are also many other traditional dances like Pharaonic, Nubian, Bedouin and Tanoura dancing. The Tanoura dance is performed by Sufi men.

The corniche in Hurghada is a tourist hub as it has plenty to provide, from beaming beaches, restaurants along the coast and a pier by the sea. The Abdulmoneim Riadh Mosque and Saint Shenouda Coptic Orthodox Church are beautiful places of worship to visit at the corniche. The Desert Rose Aqua Park, Mahmya and the Hurghada Marina are also located at the corniche.

Hurghada Grand Aquarium is a popular tourist attraction that houses 24 different galleries under it. These exhibits include the marine aquarium, freshwater aquarium, rainforest, fossil museum, mini zoo, whale valley, animal zoo, Bedouin life exhibit, Arabian tent, and more. More than 1,200 marine animals of diverse species can be found there, including stingrays, eagle rays, green sea turtles, nurse sharks, and guitarfish. It is one of the world's largest indoor aquatic habitats and has almost 1 million US gallons of marine and freshwater. The aquarium has large viewing tanks and a 24-meter-long tunnel that connects them. It is the best way to experience "the Red Sea in glass," and the underwater tunnel is a profound part of it. The ocean tank is home to hundreds of fish from 20 different species, and people can dive with sharks. They can also feed the sharks and fish while diving. There is a children's playground and Aquarium Cafe in the vicinity where tourists can grab a quick bite. There are also shops selling plushies and exciting souvenirs where tourists can buy good gifts and relics. Read More

Hurghada Marina is a beautiful place with strikingly picturesque views where people usually go for a refreshing stroll and delicious food. It is located near the main street of Sakala called Sheraton Road and has two entrances. A sightseeing train keeps going around the place, which children especially love. It is wheelchair-friendly, where one can easily move strollers and wheelchairs around. Fun day cruises are available at Pirate Boat, where hotel pick-up, wi-fi, snorkelling equipment, lunch buffets, drinks, and beverages are included. There are also cute shops to shop from and other activities like 'Bungee Rocket' that can add more adventure to their trip. The special events also happen in clubs like Papas Beach Club, where famous DJs come for big gatherings and parties. Hurghada Marina is lively, beautiful and vibrant, where one can stargaze and truly feel the soul of the place. Read More