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 Founded in the early  20th century, Hurghada has gone on to become the foremost tourist resort of  the Red Sea coast and on 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  among st divers. 
   
  Take a day-trip to Giftun Island for snorkeling  and a fish barbecue, view the ocean through a glass-bottomed boat or in a  submarine. When you're not in the sea you can shop in the boutiques, relax in  the luxury holiday villages, visit the Aquarium or the Roman remains at  nearby Gebel Abu Dukhan. Day-trips or safaris to explore the Red Sea  Mountains by camel or jeep are also available.    |