Hurghada was founded in the early 20th century, and until recently it was a small fishing village. But since the 1980s it has become the leading coastal resort on the Red Sea. Hurghada is known for its water sports activities, nightlife and warm weather. Holiday resorts and hotels provide aquatic sport facilities for windsurfers, kite surfers, yachtsmen, scuba divers and snorkelers. Daily temperature hovers round 30 °C most of the year, during July and August temperatures reach over 40 °C. Many Europeans head to Hurghada for their regular holidays, especially during the winter season.
During our stay in Hurghada in 2005, we took a 3-day tour to Cairo.