Hurghada is world famous for its magnificent climate winter and summer and especially for its coral reefs, ideal for diving and water sports. Hurghada offers a heady mix of luxurious and less luxurious accommodation and night-life. 6 hours drive from Cairo, the town sprang up early in the 20th century from humble beginnings as a fishing village. It is strategically very well-placed, with Safaga Soma Bay with its beautiful Sheraton just to the south and the golf resort of El Gouna to the North. The region of the Red Sea is now being preserved, due to pressure from conservationists.
It is an excellent time to invest in Hurghada owing to infrastructure which has improved dramatically. Prices for a one-bedroom apartment in a new development such as at Desert Pearl start at £27,000, a mere £15,000 for a studio apartment.
