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Hurghada, a popular Egyptian city on the Red Sea coast, was a small fishing village till recent past. But now it is one of the most coveted tourist resorts on the coastal area of the Red Sea. Hurghada is also renowned for its international center for aquatic sports. The diverse range of activities offered by this vibrant city includes wind surfing, deep-sea fishing, swimming, sailing and many more. This well known tourist center in Egypt, extends 40 km along the Red Sea coastal region. The city offers some of the world's best underwater gardens. Warm waters of the Hurghada coastal area are ideal for growth of some of the rare species of fish and coral reefs. Due to its underwater wonderland, Hurghada is very popular among the divers across the globe. For its numerous holiday villages, world-class hotels and thrilling water sport facilities, Hurghada attracts thousands of tourists particularly from Europe, Russia, Czech Republic and Germany through out the year. El Dahar constitutes the old part of this fascinating Egyptian city. This down town area in Hurghada is crowded with local people. The bustling El Dahar region is considered to be the heart of the Hurghada city. With the town's biggest market, the post office and the long route bus station, El Dahar is one of the most dynamic regions in Hurghada. This vibrant down town area offers a wide variety of authentic Egyptian cafes and restaurants to choose from. The endless varieties of sumptuous dishes served by the roadside restaurants will surely add to your pleasure. You can also try out the mouth-watering snacks offered by the humble street stalls. The strong flavor of the delectable local preparations will make your holidaying in Hurghada ever memorable. Even if you are not in a mood to taste anything new, simply getting around the colorful alleys and crowded streets in El Dahar is a great experience in itself.
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