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By the sea

Hurghada is on the Red Sea. It is an uninteresting town , more or less purpose built for beach lovers. But the waters are brilliant blue, and the sand is clean. Snorkellers and scuba divers have a great time, as do wind surfers.
Just lazing by the water is great as long as you have reading material.

The Red Sea

Al Munkhir Island is a conservation area. As you approach the island you can see masses of birds.
On the island itself there is a mangrove area.
The policy is take nothing and leave nothing but your footprints.
Lounging in the shallow waters is like having a warm bath.
Only access is by boat, but on the way you may be accompanied by dolphins.

So many new hotels [Marriott, Conrad International, Sheraton] have sprung up here, it reminds me of the south of Spain. where the tourists will come from I can't imagine as there really isn't much on offer- so far alt least.
But as I mentioned above for sunworshippers and those who like the sea it's ideal.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:brilliant blue water
  • Cons:not much to do except relax by the sea
  • In a nutshell:fine for a short break
  • Last visit to Hurghada: Jul 2002
  • Intro Updated May 26, 2005
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  • starship's Profile Photo
    May 7, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    Sounds like a nice relaxing place by the sea. Sea, sunshine, good books, great sights = a happy person!

  • gilabrand's Profile Photo
    Nov 28, 2006 at 12:18 AM

    Sounds like a good place to go to if you want to run away from the world...LOL

  • cachaseiro's Profile Photo
    Mar 17, 2006 at 9:43 AM

    nice page. i was in hurghada back in 1989. it looks like it has changed a bit since then.

  • evaanna's Profile Photo
    Jun 12, 2005 at 12:05 PM

    The Munkhar Island sounds great, the place seems worth visiting if only for that.

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