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Resorts in Egypt
Aswan
Aswan, the most southerly Egyptian resort city, and a popular holiday destination, has more of an African ambiance than most Egyptian cities, due to its numerous Nubian inhabitants…
Dahab
With an enduring Bohemian quality, golden beaches and a laid-back atmosphere, Dahab is an excellent holiday destination, particularly for backpackers and scuba divers. The destinat…
El Gouna
The elite holiday resort of El Gouna, also known as the 'Venice of the Red Sea', is 25 miles (40km) north of Hurghada International Airport and is nestled between the mountains and…
Hurghada
Hurghada, known locally as Ghardaga, has grown from a small fishing village to an internationally renowned holiday resort town on the Red Sea coast of Egypt. Famous for its diving …
Sharm el Sheikh
A world-acclaimed dive centre and the most developed of the Red Sea resorts, Sharm el-Sheikh has many holiday activities, and plenty of luxury accommodation and restaurants availab…
Taba Heights
The exotic holiday resort of Taba Heights is surrounded by picturesque crimson mountains and azure seas. Ideally situated in one the most breathtaking spots on the Sinai Peninsula …