Hurghada is well-known as Ghardaga in Egypt, with its crystal clear water, untouched reefs and a multitude of ship wrecks it is a great place for some of the best Egypt holidays. Once a small fishing village, all inclusive holidays in Hurghada are increasing popular. There are numerous 4 and 5 star hotels in Hurghada, offering excellent accomodation and onsite facilities. It is an ideal location for scuba diving in the red sea, desert safari or a relaxing holiday. Hurghada has numerous bazaars, mosques and a lively atmosphere. Sparkling clear waters, desert sands and year round sunshine make holidays in Hurghada a must.
The unit of currency is the Egyptian Pound (EGP), which is divided into 100 piastres. Most credit cards are accepted in major hotels and restaurants. Visitors are advised to take travellers cheques in US Dollars or Pounds to avoid additional exchange rate charges. Banks are usually closed on Friday and Saturday, but private exchange bureaux, called 'Forex', are open daily and banks in major hotels are open 24 hours. Cairo branches of the Egyptian British Bank and Banque Misr now have ATMs available that accept Visa, MasterCard and Cirrus and are quite common in the main tourist areas.
Holidays in Hurghada
There's lots to do whilst on holiday in Hurghada. Hurghada has lots of dive centres and offers some of the best scuba diving holidays in the Egypt. A wide range of expeditions, boat trips and ventures to surrounding resorts, towns and historic sites is a must. Giftun Island National Park, Monasteries of St. Anthony and St. Paul and Luxor are just among the few that are must see places whilst on holiday in Egypt.
Language
Arabic is the official language although English and French are widely spoken, especially in the tourist areas.
Nightlife in Hurghada
Most of the hotels offer an all inclusive package and a varied entertainment programme to suit all ages, ideal for a family holiday. For those who love to party Hurghada holidays are known for the traditional beach parties during the summer holidays with live music and DJs.
