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Two islands of sand and coral off Hurghada, reached by boat, for the day.
HurghadaHurghada
The harbour promenade: yachts on one side, terraces on the other, and the whole town out after dark.
HurghadaMarina, Hurghada
The turquoise water over white sand that earned the place its nickname: the Egyptian Maldives.
HurghadaGiftun Island, off Hurghada
An island beach where the reef starts a few metres out — the snorkelling is better than the setting.
HurghadaOff Hurghada
A centre that gets a beginner into the water without frightening them — rarer than it sounds.
A dive centre that is serious without being solemn: small groups, maintained gear, club atmosphere.
All of Egypt in scale models: the pyramids, Abu Simbel and Karnak in an hour's walk.
The Red Sea without getting wet: an indoor circuit that fills a morning with children.
HurghadaAirport road, Hurghada
Quad bikes in the desert, a stop in a Bedouin village, mint tea and sunset.
HurghadaDesert west of Hurghada
The full desert day: quad, buggy, 4×4 and camel, from morning to sunset.
Hammam and massage at a price with nothing in common with hotel spas.
Hurghada's own family water park — no need to leave town.
HurghadaHotel area, Hurghada
The city's big mall: international brands, supermarket and food court.
The seafront mall, next to the Hilton — smaller than Senzo, but on the Corniche.
HurghadaCorniche, Hurghada
Souvenirs, jewellery and watches at marked prices — and nobody following you down the aisles.
A fixed-price bazaar on the Mamsha promenade, where you can walk in without being grabbed.
HurghadaMamsha, Hurghada
Steaks, tacos, live music and the fire show — the liveliest table on the quay.
Flambé steaks and a view of the harbour masts — a safe bet on the quay.
Fresh grilled fish at the fairest price on the marina.
Wood-fired pizzas and steaks, in a pleasant setting with no showing off.
A pub that serves proper cuts of meat, including a tomahawk for two.
A bar with its feet in the water, built for the exact hour of sunset.
HurghadaBella Vista, Hurghada
Properly extracted specialty coffee — the one address in town that takes the subject seriously.
The pedestrian promenade where Hurghada gathers after sunset.
