Destination Guide

Places in Hurghada โ€”
Where to Breathe, Float, and Wander

Hurghada isnโ€™t about landmarks you rush through. Itโ€™s about places you return to โ€” sometimes daily โ€” until they feel familiar.

This page is your living map of Hurghada and nearby Red Sea: the sea spots, the desert silence, the walking corners, and the places people talk about quietly over tea.

How to use this page

Each place includes activity tags so you can browse by feeling, not just location.

Snorkeling

easy reefs, shallow entries

Diving

iconic or technical dive sites

Unplugging

quiet, low-crowd spaces

Desert

canyons, valleys, open silence

Walking

town strolls, promenades

Sunrise / Sunset

light-first places

Islands & Beaches

Hurghada's paradise escapes

Marina & City Life

Urban Hurghada

Resort Bays

South of the city

Dive & Snorkel Sites

Day Trips & Nearby

Cultural & Indoor

Beyond the beach

How most people combine these places

1

Morning Ritual

Marina walk or hotel beach time

2

Island Days

Giftun / Orange Bay boat trips (2-3x/week)

3

The Rhythm

Alternate: Beach day, boat day, rest day

4

Desert Escape

One safari or mountain sunset per week

5

Evening Routine

Marina promenade or El Dahar dinner

Last reviewed: 2026-02-02. Access rules, fees, and conditions can change โ€” check locally before visiting protected areas.