Red Sea, Egypt · Africa
Hurghada sits on the route: 25 minutes from El Gouna.
Hurghada is a city located in Red Sea, Egypt. With a population of 207,132, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Hurghada sits in Egypt, where you drive on the right. It's in the Africa/Cairo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Hurghada to your route.
Hurghada (; Arabic: الغردقة al-Ġhardaqah, Egyptian Arabic pronunciation: [el ɣæɾˈdæʔæ]) is a coastal city that serves as the largest city and capital of the Red Sea Governorate of Egypt. Hurghada has grown from a small fishing village to one of the largest resort destinations along the Red Sea coast, stretching closeRead more
to 40 km.
The city is bordered to the north by Ras Gharib, to the south by Safaga, to the east by the Red Sea coast, and to the west by the Red Sea Mountains. The city's nearest airport is Hurghada International Airport. Hurghada contains the islands of Giftun, Umm Qamar, Magawish, Abu Ramada, Abu Minqar, Fanadir, and Shadwan. The Hurghada metropolitan area is home to popular resort cities and towns that include El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh, Soma Bay, and Makadi Bay. Its main districts are El Dahar, El Saqqala, and El Ahyaa.
The city by itself is famous for its large and luxurious hotels. As of 2024, Hurghada attracts over 9 million visitors annually, making it one of the most visited cities in Egypt and consistently ranking among the world's top tourist destinations and the third best nature destination in the world.
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Hurghada is located in Red Sea, Egypt, Africa. The coordinates are 27.2574 latitude, 33.8129 longitude.
Hurghada has a population of approximately 207,132 people, making it a city in Egypt.
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