Rode Zee

Regio ·🇪🇬 Egypte

Bevolking 359.888

Oppervlakte 120.825 km²

Tijdzone Africa/Cairo

Officiële website www.redsea.gov.eg

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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.

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Top Diving Spots

The Egyptian Red Sea coast offers a diverse range of underwater landscapes, from the historic British coal ship Rosalie Moller to the shore-accessible Hamada wreck at Abu Ghusun. This selection features established dive centers in El Quseir and Port Ghalib alongside remote eco-lodges like Wadi Lahami. Divers can explore protected house reefs in El Quadim Bay, the intricate canyons of Maheleg, and the biodiversity of the Wadi el Gemal National Park, known for its vibrant coral pinnacles and frequent turtle sightings.

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Oude Rode Zee Sites

Deze collectie toont belangrijke archeologische overblijfselen langs de kust van de Rode Zee en de oostelijke woestijn van Egypte. Het omvat de Ptolemeïsche havenstad Berenice Troglodytica en de oudste bekende haven ter wereld in Wadi al-Jarf. De lijst belicht de Romeinse smaragdmine van Mons Smaragdus bij Sikait, keizerlijke porfiergroeven en een netwerk van versterkte stations (hydreumata) die handelsroutes tussen de Nijldal en de Rode Zee beveiligen, en onthult eeuwen van maritieme handel en grondstofwinning.

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Top Resorts and Hotels

This collection spans the Red Sea coastline from the upscale enclaves of El Gouna and Sahl Hasheesh to the remote diving shores of Marsa Alam. It features diverse accommodations ranging from Mamluk-inspired architecture and Mediterranean-style boutique mansions to eco-conscious resorts near Wadi El Gemal National Park. Key highlights include properties with direct access to Abu Dabbab Bay’s sea turtle habitats and sheltered house reefs.

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Majestic Mountain Peaks

This collection showcases the diverse topography of Egypt's Eastern Desert and Red Sea Hills. It features prominent elevations like Gebel Hamata, one of the region's highest peaks at nearly 2,000 meters, and Gabal Elba, a biodiversity hotspot known as a 'mist oasis.' These locations provide vantage points over the Red Sea coastline and the rugged granite massifs of the interior. The list includes both accessible viewpoints near coastal resorts and remote mountain peaks in the southern frontier regions.

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