The Red Sea, in Egypt, meets all the conditions to plan a perfect vacation, at any time of the year. Many are the destinations that are part of this new symbol of tourism in the country, which already has as much appeal as the great monuments of the Pharaonic era. But in reality, they do not have to compete with each other, since you can organize a trip combined through Egypt and the Red Sea, dedicating to each place the time it deserves.
Therefore, if you are one of the travelers who dreams of enjoying the charms of the Red Sea, Egypt Exclusivo has created here a page with the information you should know. And you can expand it with the pages dedicated to each specific destination. Do not miss any detail of everything this coastline offers and everything our agency can provide you!
The Red Sea of Egypt covers a very extensive area geographically, bathed by crystalline waters. This sea is not exclusive to this country, as it also includes the coasts of others in East Africa (Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti) and the Middle East (Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, among others).
In the Red Sea of Egypt, we can speak of two well-differentiated areas:
The holiday destinations of the Red Sea in Egypt have in common its crystalline waters and the extraordinary richness of its seabed, reasons why it has become one of the ‘Meccas’ of diving worldwide, as we explain below. In addition, the distances between the destinations of both sectors are short, so it is often faster to move between them by boat than to travel between two points in the same area by road.
Another of the secrets of the success of the Red Sea in Egypt is its climate. It is true that it is really warm in summer, with an average maximum temperature of around 35ºC in those months. But it is no less true that these temperatures are not as high as in the desert or as in the Nile Valley.
In addition, its counterpoint is that in winter the temperatures do not drop too much (rarely below 20ºC during the day and 10ºC at night) and it practically never rains. Therefore, they are holiday destinations to take into account throughout the year, unlike the coastal destinations of the Mediterranean, where the winter season is more pronounced. You have more details about the climate of the holiday destinations on their respective pages.
Although you can find resorts and holiday structures all along the coastline, there are several destinations that shine with their own light in the Red Sea. And Egipto Exclusivo works in all of them. They are the following.
This coastline is characterized by its arid and relatively flat terrain, dotted with wadis or dry river courses. Although at first glance its landscape is less spectacular, the Eastern Desert that extends inland can offer interesting surprises. The most famous destinations are:
The Sinai Peninsula is as arid and desert as the land that extends to the east of the Nile Valley. However, it has a more rugged profile, especially in the south, where the Sinai Mountain Range rises. Therefore, the tourist destinations in this part of the Red Sea offer an added landscape attraction: its golden rock mountains rise as a backdrop behind the coast, where you can also do many sports and adventure activities.
These are the most outstanding holiday destinations in this area of the Red Sea, which Egipto Exclusivo also puts at your fingertips:
Many are the attractions that can make you travel to the Red Sea. Egypt Exclusivo can plan a vacation focused on any of them. Below we present them to you.
As we said in the section dedicated to the climate of the Red Sea, Egypt is a good option for sun and beach tourism in low season. Especially in the destinations of this coastline. When winter is harsh in other countries, here the temperatures are very pleasant. And in summer, the heat of the high season is better tolerated with a good swim, either on the beaches of the area or in the pools of hotels and resorts, which are very numerous and varied today.
More and more people are traveling to enjoy a beauty less visible than monuments or landscapes, but no less fascinating: the one hidden in the waters of the Red Sea. Egypt has here an authentic vein that it is knowing how to exploit, since the companies and professionals specialized in diving are abundant. And the best of all is that they are aimed at users of all levels: those who dare with apnea (free diving), those who dive with a scuba, those who prefer to stay on the surface snorkeling…
The variety and quantity of marine fauna and flora is spectacular here, highlighting the coral reefs with beautiful soft, fire or brain specimens, among others. The fish here acquire a variety of dazzling colors, such as those of butterfly fish, Napoleon fish, clown fish or barracudas. And no less numerous are the representatives of larger species, such as sharks (whale, hammerhead, oceanic), dolphins or dugongs.
Some of the most famous dive sites are those of the Blue Hole of Dahab, the Ras Muhammad National Park and the Islands of Tiran in Sharm el Sheikh, the Giftun Islands in Hurghada or the Rocky Island in Berenice.
At certain times of the year, the wind is very generous in the Red Sea. Egypt, thanks to this, it has positioned itself as a favorite destination among lovers of surfing disciplines that need its impulse. Especially kitesurfing and windsurfing, with specialized schools and instructors. Late summer and early autumn is a favorable time, although this activity can be practiced at many other times of the year.
Although when talking about ‘Red Sea in Egypt‘ it may seem that all its attraction is under its waters or on them, the truth is that these holiday destinations also have much to offer inland. Trekking is a good example, either through routes in the mountains of Sinai (canyons, ascents, descents) or through the landscapes of the Eastern Desert.
A plus can be added to these routes. For example, adventure with safaris in 4×4 or quads. Or cultural, accompanied by desert Bedouins and their camels, with packages that can include typical dinners or folkloric demonstrations of this ancestral people. Finally, climbing and bouldering are activities that can be carried out in the Red Sea destinations located on the Sinai Peninsula.
It is true that there are not too many historical monuments in the destinations of the Red Sea, nor of Egypt Ancient or other times. At least, not as many as in the rest of the country. But culture lovers who come to spend their holidays here will not leave empty-handed either, if they wish. The fortress of Pharaoh’s Island or the museums of Sharm El Sheikh are some proposals for them. And in addition, you can organize excursions to other nearby places, full of history and art, such as the Monastery of Saint Catherine of Sinai or the Temple of Edfu, in the Nile Valley.
If you want to travel to the destinations of the Red Sea in Egypt, there are several ways to approach the experience. Mainly two:
Thanks to its growing popularity, it is possible to travel to the destinations of the Mar Rojo in Egypt by plane, since all of them have an international airport nearby. The most important are those of Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada, but if you set your sights on any other place, you can also explore the possibilities of taking a flight with a stopover from your place of origin.
Being coastal destinations, the boat is another option to consider, although with very few international ferry lines. Nuweibaa-Aqaba (Jordan) is practically the only option, although they are expanded if you want to organize a private trip in your own or rental boat. The train, on the other hand, is non-existent.
Road transport, as we have seen, is a valid option when you want to reach the Red Sea from Egypt, whether it is a point in the Nile Valley or from Cairo. Through the Taba border crossing you can consider arriving to the Sinai Peninsula from Israel or Jordan.
You have more information about each of the options on the specific pages of the destinations of the Red Sea in Egypt.
One thing common to all the destinations of the Red Sea in Egypt is the absence of an efficient public transport network, so minibuses will not be a comfortable solution for mobility. In all cases, the taxi will be the best way to make your short trips. In Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada you will find greater availability of taxis at strategic points, such as airports or marinas. In them there is also more variety of car rental offices. The bicycle, on the other hand, is only an option for small and relatively quiet holiday destinations, as is the case of Dahab.
But if you want to have full availability and comfort, the option of the vehicle with driver is the most convenient to enjoy any corner of the Red Sea. Egypt Exclusivo offers this service, tailored and with complete flexibility. Get in touch for this and any other detail of your trip!
