-Temperature
In Egypt the sun shines practically the whole year round. Particularly in spring and autumn the temperature is very pleasant.
During the summer months,the temperature can rise till 40°.
It is advisable to seek the shade, particularly at midday.
Remember always to carry a bottle of water  with you.
You can buy them almost everywhere.
In the evening and during the night the temperature can
drop sharply, but in summer the evenings will stay hot. For the weather forecast click here.
-Health
Your health is important. Check in your country which injections you should get.
Consider vaccinations against: Hepatitis A, Typhoid,Yellow Fever and Tetanus.
Be aware of the heat and sun and take precautions such as drinking lots of fluids and wearing sun lotion.
One should also stay with cooked foods and bottled water, to avoid as much as possible the "Curse of the Pharaoh" = stomach problems.
If you do get problems check the pharmacy. They are common with these stomach problems and know what to give you.
-Customs formalities
You will need a valid international passport and a visa.
Check this with your Travel Agency.
It is possible to buy your visa in the airport of Hurghada. Price: ±  15 $. The passport must still be valid for at least 6 months after departure from Egypt.Check this in your country.
-Curruncy
The Egyptian pound. 1 pound is 100 piaster.
Most hotels also accept credit cards.
It is possible to pay in euros or dollars also.
For the currency check here
-Language
The official language is Arabic, but English is spoken practically everywhere.
Words to help you:
Saba el Ghier - Goodmorning/day
In sha Allah - God willing
Bokra - Tomorrow
Imberra - Yesterday
Aiwa - Yes
La - No
Quais - Good
Mis Quais - Not good
Ooda - Room
Henna - Here
Shokran - Thank you
Fundok - Hotel
Samaka - Fish
Maya - Water
Felous - Money
Khallas - Stop, it is enough
Ma salama - Goodbye
-Transportation
Through the whole city you find the minibuses. Just raise your hand and they will stop. For 1 pound p.p they bring you to your destination.
Do not pay more. If you want to go a little bit further the price can rise up.
The orange and blue taxis: Let them put the meter on. It is very cheap.
-Red Sea Cities
El Gouna a new tourist town 25  km north of Hurghada It has grown into a marvelous holiday resort build between the mountains and the shores of the Red Sea.
Soma Bay is a coastal resort on the Red Sea , 45 kilometers South from Hurghada.
Sahl Hasheesh 18km from Hurghada international airport. With a 12 km. long beach.
A new touristic town under development.
Safaga, also know as Port Safaga, located 60 km south from Hurghada  is a small tourism Town, excellent for diving!
Al-Quseir 85 Km South of Safaga, Red Sea, Egypt
Marsa Alam a fantastic tourist place 160 km south from Hurghada.
Port Ghalib a new city located 5 min. from Marsa Alam.
Tip: www.hurghada.com for maps.
-Hotels
For a list of Hotels
Click here

Hurghada or in Arabic: Al Ghardaka was once a small fishing village but has grown into a lively, exciting holiday resort on the shores of the Red Sea.
In Hurghada total tourism comes alive, offering everything for sun lovers, swimmers and divers.
A stretch of 50 km of beach hotels, bars, restaurants and shops. Hurghada, El Gouna, Marsa Alam and other new tourist destinations in Egypt means sun, sea and fun. In the north of Hurghada , lies the place that is closest to being a town, Dahar, which has more than half of the total local population, and the the most price worthy hotels and restaurants.
A couple of kilometers south, comes Sekala, a place that suffers from being between Dahar and New Hurghada a few kilometers more to the south. The new part or Village road is the most clean and quiet place in Hurghada. We call it the walking promenade. Also here you find a lot of quality restaurants, bazaars, bars and shops.

Red SeaThe Red Sea is a salt water inlet of the Indian Ocean between Africa and Asia.The Red Sea is a rich and diverse ecosystem. More than 1100 species of fish have been recorded in the Red Sea, and around 10% of these are found nowhere else. This also includes around 75 species of deepwater fish.
The rich diversity is in part due to the 2,000 km of coral reef extending along its coastline; these fringing reefs are 5000-7000 years old. The reefs form platforms and sometimes lagoons along the coast and occasional other features such as cylinders (such as the Blue Hole (Red Sea) at Dahab). These coastal reefs are also visited by pelagic species of red sea fish, including some of the 44 species of shark.

Where to go In Hurghada there are lots of things to do and see. For excursions go to our excursion page. Hurghada, El Gouna and Marsa Alam are well known for its excellent restaurants and nightlife!

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