Hurghada

Hurghada is a resort town located on the Red Sea Coast of Egypt. It stretches around 36 kilometers (22 miles) along the seashore a long way into the desert 500 kilometers southeast of Cairo. It is known for being a resort for native Egyptians around the country and foreign tourists as well. To the south, the town is bordered by Safaga. It is bordered by Ras Gareb in the north, the Red Sea coast in the east, and by Sohag and Assiut Governorates in the west.

With a population of about 248,000 inhabitants in 2017, the city is divided into the modern part referred to as El Kawsar, El Ahia, and El Helal—the Northern Part. Sigala is the city center. Downtown is El Dahar, and El Memsha is a village pedestrian road that stretches over four kilometers. The luxury resort town is divided by Sigala, El-Dahar, and El-Memsha. The center, Sigala, offers different seaside resorts, mid-range hotels, and restaurants, while luxury resorts abound in the south of Sigala. The older part of Hurghada is El-Dahar and it is known for its exotic bazaars and resorts.

Hurghada city began as a fishing village in the Egyptian countryside and was referred to as Ghardaka. In 1909, British geologists uncovered oil reserves and settled in Hurghada. Oil and fishing drive the Egyptian town’s economy. It is also a main resort city. In 1921, the city began to export oil to strengthen its economy.