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Red SeaThe Red Sea is a gulf or basin of the Indian Ocean between Africa and Asia. The connection to the ocean is in the south through the Bab el Mandeb sound and the Gulf of Aden. In the north is the Sinai Peninsula, the Gulf of Aqaba and the Gulf of Suez (leading to the Suez Canal). The sea is roughly 1,200 miles (1,900 km) long and at its widest is over 190 miles (300 km). more... National name:Red SeaHistory of Red SeaThe Egyptians were the first to attempt a mission of exploration in the Red Sea. However, it was a Greek sailor, Hippalus, who conferred an international dimension upon the Red Sea in his manifesto on the voyage of the Eritrea Sea and thus opened it up to an immense and exclusive trade with Asia. It was only from the 15th century onwards that Europe began to show interest in this area. more... Geography of Red SeaThe Red Sea was formed about 25 million years ago when the African and Asian continental plates started to move apart. It continues to widen at a rate of about 1-2 cm per year. Today the sea is actually part of the Great Rift Valley system that cuts through much of East Africa. more... ClimateThe climate of Red Sea, Egypt, is easy to summarize. Most of the year, except for the winter months of December, January and February, it is Hot and Dry. In the evenings during the winter months it is sometimes necessary to wear a sweater, otherwise it is 'shorts and t-shirt' conditions all year around. Also Read: Name of Red Sea | Tourism in Red Sea | Towns and cities in Red Sea | Getting in Red Sea | Geology of Red Sea
Sights & Entertainment
Hurghada's main attractions are silent and submerged. Red Sea creatures flabbergast in their array of colors, shapes, and sizes. Buck-toothed trigger fish, iridescent parrot fish rays with blue polka dots, sea cucumbers, giant clams, and a million others star in this briny freak show. The shimmering, variegated blues ...
Food
Surprise-Hurghada's seaside location makes it a prime seafood spot. Shrimp, calamari, fish, and even lobster are readily available. In general, Hurghada's menus offer more than their counterparts in Upper Egypt, with slightly higher prices. Even so, for the cost of a burger, fries, and a Coke, you can do quite ...
Accommodations in Hotels
Susna Hotel (tel. 44 66 47), on the street parallel to An-Nasr way to the west. The only affordable hotel with A/C. Clean rooms and baths down dim' halls, bright airy reception/sitting area. All rooms with bath and breakfast- Singles LEI 2. doubles LE25, triples LE30. A/C LE5 ...
Accommodations in Hotels
Gobal Hotel (tel. 44 66 23), on the corner of Abd al-Aziz Mustafa and Ash-Sheikh Sebak St., near Happy Land Hotel. A bidet! Clean but stuffy rooms with portable fans. Classy rooftop cafeteria. Free use of beach and pool at Sand Beach. Singles LE15, doubles LE25, triples LE35. ...
Accommodations in Hotels
Alaska Hotel, in the block of hotels between Shakespeare and Hotel California, about 500m from the corner of Abd al-Aziz Moustafa St. Clean rooms and sparkling baths. Doubles LE15 plus 15% tax and service charge. Breakfast LE2.
My Home, Solimon Mazhar St., off An-Nasr Way 1 block east of ...
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