Hurghada Travel Guide - Things To Do

Snorkelling: whether you have your own mask and snorkel and decide to do a spot of unassisted snorkelling from the beach, or you take one of the many organised snorkelling trips, the opportunities for viewing fascinating and colourful marine life are plentiful. The beautiful Red Sea supports a large variety of flora and fauna with some amazing coral specimens as well as a huge selection of fish of all shapes, shades and sizes.

Scuba diving: first-time divers can get their PADI open water certificate before heading out with local trip operators to some of the prime dive sites in the Red Sea off the Hurghada coast. Accomplished divers can forgo the training and head straight out to sea with the assistance of skilled and knowledgeable dive instructors who provide sufficient guidance and supervision to allow them dive to the limits of their abilities.

Eating out: for many holidaymakers, sampling the local cuisine is an integral part of the vacation experience and, considering Egypt has a reputation for such great food, it would be remiss of any visitor not to partake of some of the favourite creations. Head for the low-profile non-touristy eateries to get a true taste of how the locals eat, or splash out and enjoy Egyptian food with a touch of class at one of the city’s quality hotel restaurants.

Shopping: visit the city’s local bazaars for an authentic Egyptian shopping experience in which you’ll feel like you’ve stepped back to an age gone by. These are the places to find the best locally made goods, which will make for excellent souvenirs or gifts to take home.