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Why go to Red Sea

Soft, golden sands, camel treks, ancient Bedouin traditions, luxury hotels, family attractions, hours and hours of sunshine and some of the world's best dive sites: it's little wonder that more and more Brits are choosing Red Sea holidays.

Stretching for more than a thousand miles from Egypt, down between Africa and the Middle East and flowing out into the Arabian Sea, the Red Sea is a vast and beautiful body of water.

Four airports deliver holidaymakers to the delights of the Red Sea's Egyptian shores, where they have the choice of a host of famous resorts, as well as a few lesser-known gems.

The Red Sea Riviera attracts holidaymakers thanks to excellent facilities, wonderful dive sites, beautiful views, and the sort of year-round weather that Mediterranean destinations can only pray for. So take your pick from popular beach hotspots such as Sharm el Sheikh, Taba, Marsa Alam and Hurghada, or quieter, but equally lovely resorts such as El Gouna and Nuweiba. Wherever you choose to base your trip, you will be sure to enjoy holidays in Red Sea resorts. And thanks to the numerous airports in the region, the transfer time to your hotel will never be that long.

Travel Information

Language

Egyptian Arabic

Currency

Egyptian pound (EGP)

Average flight time(from London)

7 hrs

When to go to Red Sea

If you had just one word to describe the weather along the Red Sea coast, it would probably have to be 'hot'.

The heat in the summer months can be oppressive as a result, with daytime temperatures regularly hitting 40C. And it never gets cold along the Red Sea Riviera. Even in winter, you can expect daytime temperatures of above 20C, with spring and autumn, when the mercury hovers between 25C and 30C, attracting the most visitors.

What to do in Red Sea

There's plenty going on in the area so why not get out and about and enjoy some of these activities?

Active types: As well as diving, several Red Sea resorts have become a Mecca for kite-surfers and windsurfers due to their shallow waters and reliable sea winds.

Romance: The luxury hotels along the Red Sea coast make this Egyptian destination a favourite with couples on romantic breaks.

Babies & Toddlers: The gentle, warm waters off the beaches of resorts such as El Gouna are perfect for little ones. And with many hotels having wonderful pool complexes, they'll love the water - just ensure you pack sun cream.

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