Hurghada is located 22 km south of El Gouna and 54km north of Safaga, the Red Sea to the east and the mountains of the eastern desert to the west.

Two decades ago Hurghada was a modest little fishing village but is now home to more than 40 thousand people. Most of them work in tourist services for more than 1 million sun seekers and diving enthusiasts visiting the area each year.

Crystal clear and calm waters and fascinating coral reefs have made Hurghada or Al Ghardaka as the Egyptians call it, Egypts most popular resort town with more than 150 hotels in all catergories.

The main town area is called Al Dahar and is located at the northern part of the city. 

A few km south you will find Sakala, the "new centre" of Hurghada. In both areas you will find plenty of bazaars, shops, restaraunts, bars, night clubs, fruit and vegetable markets as well as the post office, telephone central, banks and money exchange offices plus more.............