Hurghada
EgyptEG
Capital of the Red Sea Egyptian Governorate
Hurghada is a coastal city that serves as the capital and largest city of the Red Sea Governorate of Egypt. Hurghada has grown from a small fishing village to one of the largest resort destinations along the Red Sea coast, stretching close to 40 km.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 207,132
- Coordinates
- 27.257, 33.813
- Timezone
- Africa/Cairo
- Elevation
- 11 m
Overview of Hurghada
Hurghada — a compact city in Egypt — is worth a place on your map. Its resident count stands at approximately 207,132. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Its strongest draws are nature, water sports and culture. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Hurghada
Nature in Hurghada
(21)Hurghada's nature entries include Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. Everything listed here comes from what Hurghada is actually tagged with. Altogether 21 options are tagged here.
Water Sports in Hurghada
(19)Under water sports, Hurghada is tagged with Bodyboard, Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing and Kayaking. Counting everything, 19 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Hurghada.
Culture in Hurghada
(18)Looking for culture? Hurghada has Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. The category holds 18 entries in our dataset. The list follows Hurghada's own activity tags.
Sports in Hurghada
(14)Hurghada records Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Horse Trails under sports. Everything listed here comes from what Hurghada is actually tagged with. Altogether 14 options are tagged here.
Adventure in Hurghada
(12)Looking for adventure? Hurghada has Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. Counting everything, 12 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Hurghada.
Nightlife in Hurghada
(10)Our data lists Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events as nightlife options here. Counting everything, 10 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Hurghada.
Wellness in Hurghada
(7)Hurghada records Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Therms under wellness. All of it is drawn from Hurghada's recorded activities. That is 7 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Family in Hurghada
(4)Looking for family? Hurghada has Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Hurghada's own activity tags.
Shopping in Hurghada
(2)Under shopping, Hurghada is tagged with Food and Shopping. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Hurghada's own activity tags.
More to do in Hurghada
(2)Other activities lovers get Fishing and Secret. Everything listed here comes from what Hurghada is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Hurghada
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Hurghada stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Hurghada, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Africa/Cairo.
Similar destinations
Places near Hurghada that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hurghada known for?
- Hurghada, in Egypt, is best known for nature, water sports and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 207,132 residents.
- What can you do in Hurghada?
- Recorded activities in Hurghada include Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Hurghada?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to December to February. Hurghada stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Hurghada located?
- Hurghada is located in Egypt. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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