Nevertheless, if you still are not exhausted after a very active day, you can go for a typically Egyptian Schai (tea) and Schicha (water pipe) in one of the many cafes or you
Hurghada consists of three districts, El Dahhar, Al- Sakkala and Al-Ahiaa:
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The El Dahhar district: This is the old city centre, where the typical Egyptian life pulsates.
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Local markets (Souks), local stores and the fish market invite you for strolls and shopping.
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Particularly in the evening hours, there are more Egyptians than tourists.
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The Al - Sakkala district: is also known as the tourist district, which has developed its walking passages around the old port. It is a dynamic area with many hotels, stores, shopping centers, cinema, clubs, and restaurants, which are all open well into the night and who are visited predominantly by holiday-makers.
The Al - Ahiaa district: starts approx. 22 km north of Hurghada between EL Gouna and EL Dahhar and is located along the coast
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al roadCharacteristically it consits of a small number of native residents and a multiplicity of finished or still under construction hotels. One cannot enjoy the eastern flair yet, but this will be done in the next few years.Due to the impressive underwater life of its reefs and islands, as well as the outstanding weather conditions Hurghada represents the most important destination for divers,
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water sports of all kinds and sunbathers in Egypt
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More places in the region of Hurghada
El Gouna:
Today exists a well working infrastructure, from an excellent road network to extensive hotel and golf installations, the location also posses its own small airport. With comfortable housings or luxurious hotels, it leaves nothing to be desired. Golf lovers can enjoy the 18-holes golf course.
The name sounds funny but it contains a true core. Before several decades rumours were afloat that the majority of the landed drugs were smuggled over the seaway at this hidden corner. The place lies approximately 18 kilometers south of Hurghada and is among the newest big tourism projects on the red sea. A "mini city" is built with 6 hotel resorts, which will be opened officially at the end of 2007, some are already in operation. A cinema complex, and a centrally-located, bustling downtown which are perfect for creating an enjoyable vacation. One of the attractions is a massive bridge, which sticks out 250 meters into the sea and will be completed shortly.
Makadi Bay:
Makadi Bay is located approximately 30 km south of Hurghada. Also this is a place, which only in the last several years really began to establish itself. Makadi Bay is built on a romantic bay and includes 15 hotel resorts. In order to create a more vibrant Hurghada, the developer built a small downtown with a bank, oriental café, supermarket, and among other things, a pharmacy. The offshore coral reefs and the beautiful footpath along the promenade through the hotel resorts are the most important characteristics.
The name Safaga first became known after an international meeting took place there in June 1995, in its framework the outstanding natural cure results of the scientific and medical experts became known world-wide.
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