Red Sea coast
Hurghada & Giftun Islands
الغردقة وجزر الجفتون
Resort coast with reef snorkelling around the protected Giftun islands.
Hurghada grew from a fishing village into the Red Sea's largest resort town. Just offshore, the Giftun islands are part of a protected area with sandy beaches and reefs that make for popular snorkelling and boat trips. The town has a marina, a long coastline of resorts and easy access to Luxor by road.
Highlights
- Boat trips to the Giftun islands
- Snorkelling on house reefs
- Hurghada marina in the evening
Good to know
- Protected-area fees apply on island trips; operators usually include them.
Ways to experience it:Beaches & the Red SeaDiving & snorkellingYachting & marinasWellness & medical tourismConferences & events (MICE)Family travel
- Suggested visit
- 1 day
- Coordinates
- 27.2000°N, 33.9500°E (approximate)
- Status
- Editorial draft · unverified
- Sources
- Text checked against these sources on 2026-11-05.
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