Hurghada has become one of the most vibrant, lively and busy beachside resort towns on the Red Sea Riviera. Blending old & new, Hurghada boasts some of the finest hotel chains in Sekala and the tourist district south of it, with the sights, smells and sounds of El-Dahar, a lively hub of everyday Egyptian life, making it one of the Red Sea Riviera destinations with the strongest local flavour.

Famed as one of the main scuba diving destinations of Egypt, with impressive underwater life on its reefs and islands, in recent years it has become a favourite for board-sports fans, thanks to some outstanding beaches ideal for wind and kite-surfing. International competitions are held every year along its sandy shores, attracting surfers from all over the world.

Divided into the two districts of El Dahar and Sekala, Hurghada has something for everybody. The old town of El Dahar, includes souks, fishermen joints and local shops, giving a taste of real Egyptian life plus excellent shopping of local artefacts. Sekala, the tourist area around the old harbour, is a hive of action with some 20 km of hotels, shopping centres, cinema, clubs, restaurants - a vibrant holiday hub where everything is open until very late at night.

Entry Visas are simple to get if you have a valid passport, passport photo and complete a simple form. Some countries citizens need to supply more information, but Egypt welcomes visitors like few other places.

Hurghada Airport has weekly flights from six UK airports Thursday is the busiest day. Euros and US Dollars are accepted at the airport to buy Duty Free but for a better exchange rate use Euros.