Overview
Hurghada was founded in the early 20th century. For many decades it was a small fishing village, but it has grown into a major Red Sea resort as a result of Egyptian and foreign investment that began in the 1980s. Holiday resorts and hotels provide facilities for windsurfing, kitesurfing, yachting, scuba diving and snorkeling. The city is known for its watersports, nightlife and warm weather. Daytime temperatures are around 35 °C (95 °F) most of the year, and during July and August temperatures can reach over 46 °C (115 °F).Sights
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Hurghada extends for about 36 kilometres (22 mi) along the coast, but does not reach far into the surrounding desert. The resort is a destination for Egyptian tourists from Cairo, the Delta and Upper Egypt, as well as package holiday tourists from Europe. Hurghada has a population of 499,850 and is divided into: El Ahia and El Helal – The Northern part El Dahar (Downtown) – the old town Sakala – the city center El Kawsar – the modern southern part El Mamsha (Village Road) – a south pedestrianised street with a length of over 4 km (2.5 mi)• Magawish - The Southern part.
