Book Cheap Holidays in Hurghada

Summary

Hurghada, which is known by the locals as Ghardaga, was once a small quiet fishing village that has now been converted into an internationally famous resort town on the Red Sea coast of Egypt. The city of Hurghada stretches out for about 40km along the wonderful coastline, renowned for its underwater crystal clear scenery; full or marine life, untouched reefs and an occasional underwater shipwreck, which makes Hurghada holidays perfect for people who enjoy diving and snorkeling. Holidays to Hurghada can be enjoyed by everyone, the best time to visit is between November and March when the weather is not too hot, so book your Hurghada holidays today with Book-Cheap-Holidays.

Things to do

When on holidays in Hurghada you can either enjoy a relaxing stay on the 20km stretch of fantastic beaches or throw yourself into an action-packed adventure! Hurghada is legendary for its wide choice of water fun, there is huge range of water sports, sailing, kitesurfing and windsurfing. The Red Sea is an internationally recognised location with divers and snorkelers, with some of the most beautiful coral reefs and marine life the world has to offer, and even if you don't fancy getting wet then you can still get the chance to see this glorious underwater world from one of the glass bottom boat available from most resorts. If you can possibly tear yourself away from the fascinating waters then inland there are also plenty of things to entertain you. There are desert excursions to go on, which can involve trekking, 4x4s, camels or horse riding and there are also some top golf courses to try your hand at. Cheap Hurghada holidays have plenty of bars and clubs to visit where you can find barbeques, karaoke evenings, foam parties and you can also find some belly dancing at Alf Leila Wa Leila!

Flights & Accommodation

When looking for last minute holidays in Hurghada then search with Book-Cheap-Holidays where you can find flights to Hurghada separately from your ideal hotels in Hurghada for the cheapest deals going. You can fly to Hurghada International Airport (HRG) from London Gatwick, Glasgow and Manchester, Hurghada flights takes approximately 4-5 hours.

Quick Facts

• Location; Middle East, North Africa
• Capital; Cairo
• Passport and Visa; UK citizens must have a valid passport, and a visa is required which can be acquired on arrival
• Language; Arabic is the official language although English and French are widely spoken in tourist areas
• Health; There are a number of health risks when travel to Egypt, travellers should check that their inoculations are up-to-date before leaving and Typhoid, Hepatitis A and polio immunisation are recommended