Hurghada is an Egyptian city and a tourist center on the Red Sea.
Hurghada stretches for about 40 km along the seashore, and it doesn't reach far into the surrounding desert. The resort is a destination for package holiday tourists from Europe, notably Russians, Czechs and Germans. Hurghada has become an international center for aquatic sports like windsurfing, sailing, deep-sea fishing, swimming, and above all snorkeling and diving. The unique underwater gardens offshore are some of the finest in the world, justifiably famous amongst divers. The warm waters here are ideal for many varieties of rare fish and coral reefs, which may also be observed through glass bottom boats.The city provides a gateway to prime diving sites throughout the Red Sea. Its central location provides favorable access to very famous dive sites. In addition, Hurghada is known for providing access to many uninhabited offshore reefs and islands.

Notable places in proximity of Hurghada

• Sharm El Naga - a village, around 40 km (25 mi) south of Hurghada. Its beach contains possibly the most beautiful reef cliff in the region.
• El Gouna - an artificially-created and privately owned luxury hotel town, about 25 km north of Hurghada. Its beauty comes not only from its quietness and cleanliness, but also from the fact that the town consists of several islands separated by channels and connected by bridges.
• Al-Mahmya - a tourist beachfront camp on the protected Giftun island, 45 minutes by boat from Hurghada.
• Soma Bay - a tourist resort situated 45 km (28 mi) south of Hurghada, with various hotels including Hyatt Regency, Inter-Continental, Robinson Club and Sheraton.
• Sahl Hasheesh - a tourist resort situated 20 km from Hurghada airport.
• Makadi Bay - a dreamy beachside resort, just 35 km (22 mi) south of Hurghada. Makadi Bay is an oasis of quality beach resorts providing a superb location for scuba diving and snorkeling.