Would your favorite family holiday to Mediterranean resort if asked be perhaps Italy or Spain?
There is a growing trend of holiday makers who would put Egypt as their first choice. This may seem unbelievable, but think of the available coastline of the Mediterranean Egypt has to offer.
The Mediterranean coast stretches from Alexandria in the east to the Libyan desert in the west.
There is plenty on offer for luxury holidays in an area which still boasts its fair share of original and authentic villages. The village of Al-Hamman represents some of Egypt’s diverse history, and was built over 2000 years ago by the Greeks. it is famous for its cistern, one of many build by the Romans in the second century. The original market was used by pilgrims enroute to and from Africa.
It is now the main commercial centre for all the new resorts and holiday villages. Sidi Abdel Rahman is another popular Egypt holidays destination, which boast stunning white sandy beaches and clear seawater. The inconsistent of the winter climate can be the downside of the northern region.
In the southern resorts of Sharm El-Sheikh and Hurghada there is an all year round warm climate and plenty of activities.
Sharm El-Sheikh (also known as the City of Peace) was until recently a quiet fishing village. It is almost unrecognisible today, and has become one of most visited resorts in Egypt.
It is the centre of the country’s diving industry, and boasts some of the best luxury hotels in Egypt. The scenery underwater is stunning, because of the crystal clear water. Within this, it is possible to see rare and beautiful reefs home to a large variety of exotic fish. You don’t have to be the world’s best diver to enjoy all of this.
It is visible simply by using a snorkel off the coast. But there are plenty of challenges for all levels, including the more accomplished scuba diver.