Hurghada, Egypt
الغردقة
Hurghada is a regional capital of 207,132 people in Red Sea, Egypt, founded in 1905.
Why visit Hurghada
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 3 parks and trails, 52 places to eat, 38 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Nasr st Gardens.
Weather in Hurghada
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About Hurghada
Hurghada (; Arabic: الغردقة al-Ġhardaqah, Egyptian Arabic pronunciation: [el ɣæɾˈdæʔæ]) is a coastal city that serves as the largest city and capital of the Red Sea Governorate of Egypt. Hurghada has grown from a small fishing village to one of the largest resort destinations along the Red Sea coast, stretching close to 40 km.
From the Wikipedia article Hurghada (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Hurghada on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do2
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Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes52
Place 2B
Bar and pub · 1.3 km
2 Road El Helal, Hurghada
Mo-Su 12:00-24:00
40 more on the map.
History
The Egyptian Red Sea coast has been inhabited since antiquity, with the area of Hurghada being occupied since the 4th century, when the ancient settlement of Abu Sha’ar (Arabic: ابو شعر), located 20 km north of the modern city, was established. Originally founded as a Roman military fort for Ala Nova Maximiana unit between 309-311, it was transformed into a Christian community around 400. The Christians repurposed the fort into a church, leaving behind inscriptions, graffiti, and artifacts such as a 5th-century papyrus and a tapestry with a cross. The settlement declined after either the Sasanian or Arab conquest of Egypt.
The area of modern day Hurghada was settled in as a fishing village by Ababda fishermen along a natural harbor in the Sekalla area in the late 19th century. In 1905 the city was officially established. Oil was discovered in the area in 1913 by Anglo-Egyptian Oilfields Ltd. During the reign of King Farouk a recreational center was built in the city, but after President Nasser's nationalization of Egypt's industries it was reallocated to the Egyptian Armed Forces.
From the History section of Hurghada on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay38
Churches and places of worship9
Shopping10
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries2
Healthcare4
Map of Hurghada
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Getting there and nearby towns
Hurghada International Airport (HRG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 km away.
- El Gouna 20 km northwest, about 20 min by car
- Makadi Bay 31 km south, about 31 min by car
- Safaga 58 km south, about 58 min by car
- Sharm el-Sheikh 89 km northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- South Hurghada, Michael Botros, CC BY 4.0
- Abd Al-Mun'im Riyad Mosque in Hurghada1, Karelj, Public domain
- Hurghada, Qesm Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt - panoramio (71), Almondox, CC BY 3.0
- Hurghada - panoramio (18), Tanya Dedyukhina, CC BY 3.0
- Hurghada Mosque - panoramio, Андрей Куполов, CC BY 3.0
- Abd Al-Mun'im Riyad Mosque in Hurghada11, Alx R, CC BY 3.0
- Abd Al-Mun'im Riyad Mosque in Hurghada13, Karelj, Public domain
- Hurghada Downtown - panoramio, Ivan Z., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Abd Al-Mun'im Riyad Mosque in Hurghada10, Karelj, Public domain
- Hurghada, Egypt (Unsplash), Anastasia Fomina turbomauze, CC0
- Abd Al-Mun'im Riyad Mosque in Hurghada2, Karelj, Public domain
- Abd Al-Mun'im Riyad Mosque in Hurghada8, Karelj, Public domain
- Abd Al-Mun'im Riyad Mosque in Hurghada9, Karelj, Public domain
- Hurghada - panoramio (20), Tanya Dedyukhina, CC BY 3.0
- Hurghada - panoramio - Thajsko, Thajsko, CC BY 3.0
- Hurghada, Qesm Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt - panoramio (89), Максим Улитин, CC BY 3.0
- Hurghada, Qesm Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt - panoramio (95), Максим Улитин, CC BY 3.0
- Hurghada, Qesm Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt - panoramio (94), Максим Улитин, CC BY 3.0
- Hurghada, Qesm Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt - panoramio (102), Максим Улитин, CC BY 3.0
- Hurghada, Qesm Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt - panoramio (101), Максим Улитин, CC BY 3.0
- Hurghada, Qesm Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt - panoramio (109), Максим Улитин, CC BY 3.0
- Hurghada, Qesm Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt - panoramio (108), Максим Улитин, CC BY 3.0
- Hurghada, Qesm Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt - panoramio (100), Максим Улитин, CC BY 3.0
- Hurghada, Qesm Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt - panoramio (98), Максим Улитин, CC BY 3.0
- Hurghada, Qesm Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt - panoramio (107), Максим Улитин, CC BY 3.0
- Hurghada, Qesm Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt - panoramio (91), Максим Улитин, CC BY 3.0
- Hurghada, Qesm Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt - panoramio (97), Максим Улитин, CC BY 3.0
- Hurghada, Qesm Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt - panoramio (93), Максим Улитин, CC BY 3.0
- Hurghada, Qesm Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt - panoramio (111), Максим Улитин, CC BY 3.0
- Hurghada, Qesm Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt - panoramio (112), Максим Улитин, CC BY 3.0
- Hurghada, Qesm Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt - panoramio (105), Максим Улитин, CC BY 3.0
- Hurghada, Qesm Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt - panoramio (113), Максим Улитин, CC BY 3.0
- Hurghada, Qesm Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt - panoramio (110), Максим Улитин, CC BY 3.0
- Hurghada, Qesm Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt - panoramio (116), Максим Улитин, CC BY 3.0
- Луна . Фото сделано с Земли. Африка . Хургада., Марина Кулакова, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hurguada City Council 1, Karelj, Public domain
- Hurguada City Council 2, Karelj, Public domain
- Tourism in Egypt - at the pool, Анна Якуббец, CC BY 3.0
- Milky Way In Desert, Giuliano Petrachi, CC BY 3.0
- Untitled, Paul Fruehauf, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The red sea aquarium, Summering2018, CC BY-SA 4.0
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