Safaga
EgyptEG
City on the Red Sea coast of Egypt
Safaga, also known as Port Safaga, is a port city in Egypt, on the coast of the Red Sea, located 53 km (33 mi) south of Hurghada. The city is also a tourist area that consists of several bungalows and rest houses. Having numerous phosphate mines, it is regarded as the phosphates export center. A paved road of 164 km (102 mi) connects Safaga to Qena of Upper Egypt.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 55,299
- Coordinates
- 26.749, 33.939
- Timezone
- Africa/Cairo
- Elevation
- 23 m
Overview of Safaga
Safaga is the kind of compact city you find in Egypt. Its resident count stands at approximately 55,299. And it shows in how much there is to see. The local offer centres on water sports, nature and adventure. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Safaga
Water Sports in Safaga
(13)Looking for water sports? Safaga has Diving, Kayaking, Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing and Paddle. The category holds 13 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Safaga.
Nature in Safaga
(10)Safaga records Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Gardens and Islands under nature. It is a direct read of Safaga's activity profile. There are 10 tagged experiences in this group.
Adventure in Safaga
(4)Looking for adventure? Safaga has Adventure Parks, Off Road Trails, Shooting Ranges and Theme Parks. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Safaga.
Wellness in Safaga
(4)Safaga's wellness entries include Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Therms. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Safaga. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Culture in Safaga
(2)Our data lists Docks and Mines as culture options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Safaga.
Nightlife in Safaga
(2)Under nightlife, Safaga is tagged with Casinos and Events. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Safaga.
Sports in Safaga
(2)Safaga records Horse Trails and Hunting under sports. It is a direct read of Safaga's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Family in Safaga
(1)Family in Safaga covers Water Parks. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Safaga.
More to do in Safaga
(1)On the other activities side, Safaga offers Secret. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Safaga. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Safaga
Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
Getting there & around
A medium-sized centre, Safaga is best entered by regional transport and crossed on foot. Set your clock to Africa/Cairo on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Safaga that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Safaga known for?
- Travellers associate Safaga with water sports, nature and adventure. It sits in Egypt and counts about 55,299 residents.
- What can you do in Safaga?
- Safaga is tagged with Diving, Kayaking, Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing and Paddle, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Safaga?
- Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
- Where is Safaga located?
- Safaga belongs to Egypt, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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