• Yachts moored at the marina

    Hurghada Marina

    Our favourite

    The harbour promenade: yachts on one side, terraces on the other, and the whole town out after dark.

    HurghadaMarina, Hurghada

    €€ Mid-rangeSea view
  • Two beef tacos topped with avocado, red onion and lime, on a white dish.

    La Cantina

    Steaks, tacos, live music and the fire show — the liveliest table on the quay.

    HurghadaMarina, Hurghada

    €€ Mid-rangeSea view
  • The ochre facades of Hurghada Marina and the sailboat masts, mirrored in the calm morning water.

    Cheguevara

    Flambé steaks and a view of the harbour masts — a safe bet on the quay.

    HurghadaMarina, Hurghada

    €€ Mid-rangeSea view
  • A red cocktail with a straw, set facing the sun as it drops over the water.

    Granada Restaurant & Pub

    The smart sunset table: open sea view, cocktails, polished service.

    HurghadaHurghada

    €€€ High endSea view
  • A grilled beef steak, sliced, with herb butter.

    Luca's Pub & Grub

    A pub that serves proper cuts of meat, including a tomahawk for two.

    HurghadaMarina, Hurghada

    €€ Mid-rangeAlcohol served
  • A wooden deck built out over the water, tables set facing the sunset.

    Caribbean Bar — Bella Vista

    A bar with its feet in the water, built for the exact hour of sunset.

    HurghadaBella Vista, Hurghada

    €€ Mid-rangeSea view
  • The cafés of Abu Tig Marina

    El Gouna's marina and its promenade of terraces, from morning coffee to the last drink.

    HurghadaEl Gouna

    €€€ High endSea view
  • El Gouna's beach clubs

    Beach clubs that start at sunset and end late.

    HurghadaEl Gouna

    €€€ High endSea view
  • A bazaar stall lit at night, hanging lanterns and rows of alabaster figurines spilling onto the pavement.

    Hurghada's Mamsha at night

    The pedestrian promenade where Hurghada gathers after sunset.

    HurghadaMamsha, Hurghada

    €€ Mid-rangeTerrace
  • A large golden curtain lit from within, above the rows of empty red seats of a darkened hall.

    The El Gouna Film Festival

    A week of Arab and international cinema, on the Red Sea.

    HurghadaEl Gouna

    €€€ High endPaid entry