The Red Sea governorate contains a lot of pretty cities, like sharm- El Sheikh, Hurghada and El Gouna. It contains a lot of islands and bays. Red Sea coasts are known for their soft sands, pure water, temperate climate, warm beaches, nature reserves, coral reefs and mountain ranges. Red Sea lovely and warm weather makes it the best place to do a variety kinds of water sports such as:
1- Scuba Diving
Scuba diving is one of the most popular activities for tourists, it allows them to explore the magnificent marine life, rare kinds of fish swallows coral reefs which are over 1000 years old, and mysterious wrecks. There are a lot of places in the red sea that are suitable or popular for practicing scuba diving like, sharm el sheik, one of the most popular diving destinations as it contains a lot of resorts, and the popular reserve ” Ras Mohamed” it’s a national reserve contains various kinds of fish and rare kind of coral reefs, that has different shapes and colors, so it is the best diving destination in the whole region. You can also explore the world-famous wreck of “SS Thistlegorm”, it’s not easy to go there but it’s a place worth visiting. Hurghada contains a lot of challenging sites that only can go there, and it’s known as the home to plenty of coral reefs tucked into shallow water. Marsa Alam has a lot of colorful coral reefs, hammerhead sharks and large schools of fish which you can only see if you dive under its water.
2- Quad Biking Safari
Many places in the red sea are suitable for this sport, which makes it the best place for safari trips. You can enjoy driving a motorbike at sunrise or sunset.it also gives you a chance to see Bedouin people, which are known for their kindness and hospitality, you can also drink some delicious Bedouin tea. Quad biking safari is a safe sport which you can accompany your family with you to do as it is less dangerous than other sports. You can enjoy the beauty of morning sunrise among the magnificent mountain ranges and landscapes, or the golden and charmful sunset from the Bedouin tents.
3- Water Skiing
The Red Sea’s sunny and windy weather makes it a suitable place for skiing: Hurghada, Sharm el Sheik and El Gouna are the most popular places for water skiing. There are a lot of water sports centers that will help anyone to find the best place for skiing, which are regulated by the Egyptian CDWS. Hurghada’s wind and large shallow water make it the best destination for this sport. There is an annual festival that takes place in Alexandria and Hurghada ” Yacht racing and water skiing festival”. So if you are keen on this sport you can join it. There are several kinds of sports which you can practice in the Red Sea cities like windsurfing, parasailing, kitesurfing and wakeboarding.
Red sea lovely hotels, resorts, and warm weather make it the best place to spend your holiday. Now I am going to tell you about the best 5 places which tourists prefer to visit in the Red Sea.
1- Hurghada:
Many people prefer to go on Excursions to Hurghada as it is regarded as The most attractive coastal area for Arab or foreign tourists. its pure and Cristal water, which contains magnificent Marine life and colorful coral reefs, It also contains a lot of stunning and colorful markets which are crowded with a lot of tourists who go there to shop and buy souvenirs. Hurghada’s beaches span 40 kilometers, from the resorts of El Gouna in the north to the plain of Hashish and Makadi Beach in the south. Hurghada Hotels and Resorts are the best in terms of organization and service.
2- El Gouna:
El Gouna is a new resort built recently in Hurghada. It is a suitable place for doing different kinds of water sports like snorkeling, diving, skiing, parasailing, fishing, and going on yacht trips. There’s a wide range of restaurants, which are located on the coast serving many traditional and western cuisines. If you are keen on playing tennis or golf there’s a big golf course. There is a bicycle track, you can discover the beauty of el-gouna streets and shops. There are two essential beaches and more than 14 hotels from four stars to five stars.
3- Marsa Alam:
Marsa Alam is a coastal resort located on the Red Sea coast. It is a lovely place for tourists who are keen on safari trips and diving tours. As it contains several kinds of coral reefs. It has a lot of islands, mountains, and unique valleys. There is a natural reserve for dolphins, which is 14 km away from Marsa Alam, it contains more than 5000 dolphins, and the valley of camels national park contains different kinds of coral reefs and freshwater springs which are mixed with the saltwater used to cure diseases. Mars Alam’s cristal, pure water, and amazing weather is surely the best place to visit.
4- Sharm El-sheik:
Sharm el sheik is the most popular coastal city in The Red Sea, its warm and sunny weather makes it one of the best tourist destinations ever, the best place to practice all kinds of water activities like diving, snorkeling, parasailing, and windsurfing. It contains many affordable tours and hotels. Boat and yacht trips are the most popular trips to foreign tourists as they allow them to explore the beauty of the seawater.
5- Dahab:
Dahab is famous for its pure and blue water, also its warm weather makes it the best place to spend the vacation. It contains a lot of significant places like the reserve of “Nabq”, which contains 134 kinds of rare plants, and” Ras Abu Galm”, which contains different kinds of coral reefs and a rare kind of seagrass. There is a mysterious place called “the blue hole” which is the best place for adventure and challenge lovers, it contains rare kinds of sea plants and marine creatures.
There are many places in the Red sea worth visiting.
