Things to Do in Hurghada

Hurghada was a small fishing village until the 1980s when it transformed into Egypt's premier Red Sea resort destination.

The Red Sea around Hurghada is home to over 1,200 species of fish and 250 species of coral, making it one of the world's most biodiverse marine ecosystems.

Hurghada sits on the same latitude as Cairo but enjoys a desert climate with virtually no rainfall, making it sunny year-round.

The city's name likely derives from the desert plant 'Hurgh,' which grows abundantly in the surrounding arid landscape.

Hurghada hosts the annual Hurghada Marathon in February, attracting runners to race along the scenic Red Sea coast.