es are around 30 °C (86 °F) most of the year, and during July and August temperatures can reach over 40 °C (104 °F). Hurghada is a popular holiday destination for Europeans, especially during the winter, and some spend Christmas and New Year there.Hurghada extends for about 36 kilometres (22 mi) along the coast, but does not reach far into the surrounding desert.
Hurghada
Hurghada was founded in the early 20th century. For many decades it was a small fishing village, but it has grown into a major Red Sea resort as a result of Egyptian and foreign investment that began in the 1980s. The city is known for its watersports, nightlife and warm weather. Daytime temperatur...read more
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Overview
Hurghada was founded in the early 20th century. For many decades it was a small fishing village, but it has grown into a major Red Sea resort as a result of Egyptian and foreign investment that began in the 1980s. The city is known for its watersports, nightlife and warm weather. Daytime temperatures are around 30 °C (86 °F) most of the year, and during July and August temperatures can reach over 40 °C (104 °F). Hurghada is a popular holiday destination for Europeans, especially during the winter, and some spend Christmas and New Year there.
Hurghada extends for about 36 kilometres (22 mi) along the coast, but does not reach far into the surrounding desert.
Hurghada extends for about 36 kilometres (22 mi) along the coast, but does not reach far into the surrounding desert.
