Hurghada was founded in the early 20th century, and until a few years ago, remained a small fishing village. But today, it has gone on to become the foremost tourist resort of the Red Sea coast and an international center for aquatic sports. If it takes place in or on the water you can do it here: windsurfing, sailing, deep-sea fishing, swimming, but, above all, snorkeling and diving. The unique underwater gardens offshore are some of the finest in the world, justifiably famous amongst divers. The warm waters here are ideal for many varieties of rare fish and coral reefs, which may also be observed through glass bottom boats. This area has many fine accommodations, usually offering warm and efficient service. Restaurants are mostly along the main road. While in Hurghada, don't miss the museum and aquarium, with their complete collections of flora and fauna of the Red Sea.

Today, Hurghada is known as a party town, particularly among Europeans. Locals and others will tell you that life begins at night in Hurghada, with the many, many clubs. They are particularly frequented by the young, but certainly many others of all ages. One may often find a rousing party centered around the visitors from a tour group taking over the action of a particular bar. They are easy to find along the main street, along with loads of inexpensive and expensive hotels.



One of the Local Evening Hot Spots just a bit still too Early






Small Pubs, Restaurants and Internet Cafes line the Main Street






It is also a beach resort, where thousands of older Europeans and others come with their families to enjoy the sun and fun of private resort beaches, some all inclusive. Many of these hotels offer so many activities and facilities that one may never need to leave the resort. Often, the larger resorts have zoos, playgrounds, discos, bars, a number of pools and even small theaters.


Hurghada is also a city under development. Many new hotels and construction are taking place, and we can expect to see some great new hotels, restaurants and other facilities in the near future. Actually this is a busy section of the Red Sea in general. Safaga is just south of Hurghada, and Soma Bay with its beautiful Sheraton is even closer to the South. To the North is El Gouna, a highly organized resort community. Together, these communities and resort areas offer just about everything a visitor might wish for, from raucous parties to isolated scuba diving, with golf, bowling and fishing in between.



Islands near Hurghada offer all kinds of fun and excitement. Take a day trip to Giftun Island for snorkeling and a fish barbecue, or view the Red Sea from a submarine! When you're not in the sea you can shop in the boutiques, relax in the luxury holiday villages or visit the Roman Mons Porphyrites (mountain of porphyry) remains at nearby Gebel Abu Dukhan (Father of Smoke). Day-trips or safaris to explore the Red Sea Mountains by camel or jeep are also available. Other nearby islands and destinations include the Shadwan Island (Diving, snorkeling, fishing but no swimming), Shaab Abu Shiban (Diving, snorkeling and swimming), Shaab el-Erg (Diving, fishing and snorkeling), Umm Gammar Island (Diving and snorkeling), Shasb Saghir Umm Gammae (Diving), Careless Reef (Diving), Abu Ramada Island (Diving), Shaab Abu Ramada (Fishing), Dishet el-Dhaba (Beaches and swimming), Shaab Abu Hashish (Beaches, diving, snorkeling, swimming and fishing), Sharm el-Arab (Diving, swimming and fishing and Abu Minqar Island (Beaches and swimming).


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The Jasmine Hotel


The Jasmine Hotel is perhaps best known for its diving center, which is considered by many to be one of the best on the Red Sea coast. Yet, the hotel, located on the shores of Hurghada, is a huge, family-oriented complex with considerable facilities. It arrived early on the shores of Hurghada, was last renovated in 1998, and not surprisingly, was voted by the readers of a well-known German magazine as the best Red Sea diver's hotel in 1998.













The hotel itself consists of two and three story buildings and bungalows with about 460 rooms designed in a Moorish style. The complex is indeed huge, almost requiring the tram system available to go from the hotel proper to the sandy beach with its 200-meter coral reef. Guests may snorkel just off shore with successful results.



All the amenities of a super family resort are present. Along with the well-known diving center, there are also windsurfing and fishing facilities, not to mention a large swimming pool. But you don’t even have to get wet to have fun here. There is a fitness center complete with sauna, workout equipment, tennis courts, miniature golf, bicycle rental, billiards, squash courts, a volleyball court and even a soccer field. Children will enjoy the their own swimming pool, playground and mini zoo.













The diving center, which started operation some 14 years ago, is run by Monika Wiget and located directly on the beach at the hotel. It features modern equipment and competent multi-language professional divers. Dive courses are offered conforming to PADI, SSI, VdST (CMAS), TDI and Barakuda guidelines. As an added extra for more experienced divers, there are NITROX courses. (NITROX divers can do all their dives with NITROX.) In keeping with the family atmosphere of the hotel, there are scuba-learning programs for children, including a "Bubble-Maker" program conducted in the swimming pool. Children 10 and above may take the PADI Junior Open Water diving course. The diving center also offers live aboard boats for extended diving holidays. Diving trips depart from the hotel daily.




There are also two bars, including the Amboba Bar at the diving center, as well as a nightclub/disco with various shows and entertainment. There are three restaurants, including a seafood restaurant, an Italian restaurant and one serving Egyptian cuisine. One may also do a considerable amount of shopping in the hotel's arcade, which includes a bank.




Rooms are certainly comfortable and include non-smoking rooms, which is unusual in Egypt. Rooms are air-conditioned, with private baths, cable/satellite television, hair dryers, minibars, phones and a safe in the room.





The Jasmine Hotel has a long history in Hurghada, seeing both good times and bad, and has survived to become a minor legend in the area. While it is not one of the new glitzy five star hotels being built in Hurghada, guests will find it comfortable, entertaining, and affordable.



The Jasmine Hotel

Hurghada, Egypt
Phone: +20-65-446455 , +20-65-446442
Fax: +20 65 446455/446441/547625/442011
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