Hurghada stretches for about 36 kilometres (22 mi) along the seashore of the red sea. It is a charming winter resort attracting a lot of visitors searching the right place for relaxation, meditation and fun as well. It was in progress from a small fishing village to one of the best tourist resorts fascinating swimmers and divers. Today there is 20 Km of beach hotels where everyone can have serenity, joy and fun. Visitors are intrigued by scuba diving; windsurfing and desert safaris. Moreover, they enjoy the crystal blue water, sunshine and spectacular treasures of the red sea by riding a delightful submarine cruising in the middle of natural coral reefs and colorful fish. Diving is practiced in one of the most perfect places worldwide with nothing except a mask, snorkel, and flippers. Hurghada is divided into three parts: (El Dahar) is the downtown, kept vivid by its bazaars and mosques reflecting the Egyptian characteristic, Sekalla is the city center and El Memsha (Village road) is the modern part.
Reference:" Hurghada, land of fascination, by Dr. Jihan