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Egypt's Red Sea coast runs from the Gulf of Suez to the Sudanese border
The resorts of the Red Sea provide the perfect blend of ingredients for a beach holiday and are a must for diving and snorkeling Although each area has its own unique character, every one offers crystal clear waters, spectacular coral reefs teeming with marine life and a fantastic climate.
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The Cities On The Red Sea Is
Hurghada
It's Located about 395 km. south of Suez,it was founded city in the early 20 th century.Its pleasant climate all year round, cool breeze and sunny perfect weather,sandy beaches,and its crystal water make Hurghada one of the famous resort in red sea.
There are many aquatic sports you can do it there as sailing, deep-sea fishing, swimming,snorkeling and diving You won't believe the natural beauty there.This area has many fine accommodations and you can easily reached by air, by bus, or by car.
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El-Gouna
Located on the way to Hurghada, exactly about 22 km from Hurghada International airport,and considered to be one of the most attractive, hot, entertaining destinations in Egypt.a place that has about 18 hotel between 3 or 5 stars.
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Safaga
Safaga, located 53km south of Hurghada. Weather is hot and sunny in the Summer, while fine in Winter. There are a variety of diving, snorkeling and windsurfing resorts can be found there
Also there is huge port working port located 37 miles from safaga if you will come with a Quick trip and stopped at safaga you can visit luxor or cairo just for one day and back again to the port.
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Ain Sukhna
Meaning in Arabic "hot spring", and was named after the nearby sulfur springs. The springs originate at Gebel Ataka, the northern most mountain in the Eastern Desert. It is located about 55 kilometers (34 miles) south of Suez,close enough to Cairo for a day-trip, this popular weekend resort has fine beaches, coral reefs, fishing and water sports.
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Suez
Is located on the Southern tip of the Suez Canal,It is about 134 kilometers from Cairo and 88 kilometers from Ismailia.has been a commercial port since the 7th century.this city affords an excellent view of Sinai and the Red Sea. It is also interesting to watch ships passing through the Canal form Suez's vantage point.
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Ras Sedr
 Ras Sedr lies at the crossroads of axes of movement between the East and the West in the Sinai Peninsula,It is about 60 km south of Ahmed Hamdi tunnel.
The site is a small resort usually used by Egyptian local tourists and it's good place for swimming
it is famous by its natural, such as the mild climate, beach overlooking azure sea waters,fabulous mountains,valleys,natural water springs and unique flora and fauna. It also has such cultural attractions as battle and historical sites,Bedouin heritage,and Sinai handicrafts.
Mineral and hot water springs spread all around the coastal and mountain areas .Foremost among them are the Moses sulfur springs, whose water temperature ranges between 35 and 40 degrees,and the Pharaoh's Bath. whose sulfur water temperature reaches up to 75 degrees.
The area was a station on the path of the exodus of Moses and Israelites from Egypt. Its passages were also the scene of many religious events and incidents described in holy books.
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Marsa Alam
Marsa Alam is a small fishing village with a small harbor and stone quay,it is 250 K.M south of hurgada,There are some fine offshore coral reefs and good diving facilities, for which the area has become well known in the last few years. A nature reserve stretches from here to Gebel Elba in the south.The untouched coral reefs at Marsa Alam are spectacular for snorkeling or diving.
Nowadays, with a new international airport recently opened, Marsa Alam has great potentials to become one of the most important diving spots not only in Egypt but in the whole world.
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South sinai cities on the red sea
Sharm el sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh Considered to be one of the greatest diving destinations in the world,it is a resort town on the Red Sea at the Southern tip of the Sinai peninsula. Situated between the National Park areas of Ras Mohammed and Nabq, This area is famous for its sandy beaches, world class scuba,the great desert views,Large resort hotels, Casinos, a Hard Rock Cafe and historically was where Moses was given the ten commandments,You will enjoy a unique experience around the cozy Bedouin lifestyle, colorful tents, mountains and sea.
Na'ama Beach is one of the main attractions in the area. Most of the hotels at Na'ama Bay have their own,
Shark's Bay is also nearby, and again is a growing resort community with more and more to offer.
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Dahab
Dahab means'gold' in Arabic. In Sinai it means golden sands, turquoise sea and off-beat cafe life. Dahab has excellent hotel accommodations and more cheap from sharm Dahab was originally a Bedouin fishing village that today is world-renowned for its windsurfing.
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Saint. Catherine
it is at Sinai The distance between Cairo & St. Catherine is about 378 Km,which can be reached by car, bus or airplane from sharm St. Catherine's an isolated town, nestled in between a range of majestic mountains, the most intersenting visit there of course for the Monastery and don'nt miss to climb siani mountaiun St. Catherine's Monastery, was constructed by order of the Emperor Justinian between 527 and 565. It is built around what is thought to be Moses' Burning Bush.
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Taba
 Taba itself is an international border settlement. Within less than an hour
one can cross from luxury Eilat into the fascinating wilderness of the Sinai, Due to the Peace Treaty of 1979 an agreement allows visitors to enter South Sinai on a 14 days visa,a natural bay in outstanding scenery. On Coral Island known now as Gezirat Pharaon (Pharaoh's Island) the Salah el Din Castle
(12 C.E) was restored by the Egyptian Antique .
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