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Red Sea Governorate: Unmissable Highlights

The Red Sea Governorate spans Egypt's eastern coastline, anchored by the transit hubs of Hurghada and Marsa Alam. This region preserves significant history at the 4th-century Saint Paul Monastery and the ancient Roman seaport of Berenice Troglodytica. Modern highlights include the championship Cascades Golf Club and Marina Hurghada. The area is a center for marine activity, ranging from the Safaga Cruise Port to specialized dive centers and protected island beaches like Mahmya and Paradise.

Red Sea Governorate: Unmissable Highlights — Map

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Hurghada International Airport

Hurghada International Airport is the international airport of Hurghada in Egypt.

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Berenice Troglodytica

Berenice Troglodytica, also called Berenike or Baranis, is an ancient seaport of Egypt on the western shore of the Red Sea.

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Saint Paul Monastery

The Monastery of Saint Paul the Anchorite in Egypt is a Coptic Orthodox monastery located in the Eastern Desert, near the Red Sea Mountains.

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Extra Divers

Professional scuba diving center providing guided excursions and certification courses.

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Marsa Alam International Airport

Marsa Alam International Airport is an international airport located 60 km north of Marsa Alam in Egypt.

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Hurghada Beach

This vast stretch of beach lined with luxurious hotel resorts features many scuba diving/snorkelling spots.

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Mahmya

Private beach and ecotourism resort on Giftun Island, accessible by boat from Hurghada.

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Paradise

Beach area on Giftun Island featuring shallow waters and snorkeling opportunities.

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Paradise Beach

Beach area in Hurghada offering swimming and lounging facilities.

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Dream Beach

Beach resort in Hurghada featuring a pier and sun loungers.

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Fish Market

Local market where daily Red Sea catches are sold.

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Marina Hurghada

Waterfront promenade featuring yacht moorings, restaurants, and shops.

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Safaga Cruise Port

Major maritime terminal serving cruise ships and ferries, providing a gateway to the Nile Valley.

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Akassia Aqua Park

Large water park featuring multiple slides and wave pools near Marsa Alam.

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Cascades Golf Club

This seaside golf course designed by Gary Player is historically the first championship green in the Middle East.

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