Traditional British winter warmer holidays would see us Brits travelling to the Canary Islands, Malta, or the Balearic Islands - but that’s all a bit of old hat now isn’t it? Here’s why Hurghada on the Egyptian coast should be your next holiday destination.
There are hundreds of reasons you should travel to jewel of the Red Sea Riveria, so we had a really hard time on narrowing it down to just eight.
Where should I stay in Hurghada?
We stayed at the TUI Blue Crystal Bay resort just outside of Hurghada City for four days back in May.
One of the newest resorts in Hurghada, opening just this year under the TUI Blue brand, it already boasts 5 stars, and it’s not hard to see why - we experienced some the best hospitality we’ve had anywhere in the world.
The luxury hotel has access to a private sandy beach on the Red Sea, seven restaurants and 10 bars, plus evening entertainment with live music and shows - amidst a swathe of other activities and private locations to relax. You can find out more about the resort on the TUI website.
Is Hurghada good for British tourists?
In the race for the title of the world’s top holiday destination, Egypt runs with the elite – more than 12 million tourists flock here every year. But the country has had an advantage. It’s been in training for the best part of 25 centuries. The ancient Greeks and Romans started holidaying here as far back as the 4th century BC.
What are the best deals to travel to Hurghada in Egypt from Britain?
TUI often run deals from English Airports flying out to their all-inclusive resort, TUI Blue Crystal Bay in Hurghada - ranging anywhere from £680 - £825 per person - although these are subject to change and depending on the amount of travellers, with plenty of great deals for families and couples. At the moment you can can find the best deals throughout the Winter period.
To find out more about the best deals for flying out to Hurghada, visit the TUI website.
Which Airports fly to Hurghada in Egypt from Britain?
Airports in both England and Scotland fly out to Hurghada Egypt - take a look at the list below.
Airports running flights to Hurghada from Britain in Winter 2023:
- Birmingham
- Bristol
- East Midlands
- Gatwick
- Manchester
- Newcastle
Airports running flights to Sharm El Sheikh from Britain in Winter 2023:
- Birmingham
- Bristol
- Cardiff
- East Midlands
- Glasgow
- Gatwick
- Manchester
- Newcastle
- Stanstead
What is in Hurghada?
Hurghada City is the second biggest town on the Red Sea and, thanks to its world-renowned coral reefs, one of Egypt’s busiest holiday destinations. Hundreds of hotels and restaurants are dotted along its serpentine coastline.
Dozens of private hotel beaches form a necklace along the scenic shoreline. They all have soft white sands, which shelve gently into the turquoise sea, so armband-clad children can paddle safely. And just off the coast are coral gardens, reefs and World War II wrecks where bright shoals of fish part and reform as you swim through them. Hurghada City has a long list of professional dive centres that can take you to the reefs. With so much competition, the standards are high.
Why should I visit Hurghada in Egypt?
Here are eight reasons why Hurghada should shoot straight to the top of your fly-list.
1. Sensational private resorts
Hurghada really is the perfect spot for European tourists in North Africa - with a bundle of brand new resorts catering to tourists from all across the world. TUI Blue Crystal Bay Resort is one of the newest in Hurghada, opening just this year - and offers magnificent hospitality across the whole resort, a massive range of activities and restaurants on-site, a private beach, massive pools, and quick access to the city of Hurghada, the Sahara Desert, and is right on the Red Sea coast. The new hotel resort has plenty of deals for those who book early, with loads of deals available this Winter - check the article above to find out more.
2. Incredible exotic food
Grilled meats and vegetables, traditional Egyptian dishes, and exotic meats you’ll never have tried before - from goat to octopus and everything in between. If that doesn’t sound too appetising to you, worry not, for Hurghada has plenty of options for the European palate, you can get a plate of chips and chicken nuggets as easily as you can get a roast pigeon or Egyptian breakfast platter - but if you’re a foodie traveller, Hurghada is one of the best spots to enjoy food in Egypt thanks to its fantastic range of seafood plucked straight from the Red Sea with a huge concentration of quality chefs to plate it for you.
3. Beautiful private beaches
The scarlet-amber sunsets over the Sahara Desert truly are a sight to behold - watching the shimmering sun rise over the Red Sea is equally as spectacular - and will make for memories to last a lifetime. You can see all these and so much more at the numerous private beaches dotted all over Hurghada, though it must be said that TUI Blue Crystal Bay boasts some of the largest and most serene around the city.
4. Private islands
It’s not hard to find a private spot around Hurghada, but Mahmya Island is amongst the most serene you can find around the Egyptian resort city. A short and tranquil boat journey across the Red Sea from Hurghada port to Mahmya Island will take you around half an hour, and it’s a great place to spend a day. You can snorkel through the incredible coral reefs just off the island, but if that’s not your bag, there’s plenty of relaxing to be done on the beach, cocktails to drink on the shady island bar, and delicious hot food prepared under shaded canopies.