Location

The area is one of the most popular in the world for those who love to discover the underwater magic with an abundance of marine life and coral reefs. Good clean public and private beaches can be used for a small fee. There are many other things to do, such as taking a day trip to Luxor or Cairo to view and drink the atmosphere of the magnificent sites such as the Valley of the Kings or the Pyramids.

Originally a fishing village, the town now has city status being over 20Kms long and situated between the Red Sea and the Red Sea Mountains. The cost of living is very low in Egypt with no expensive heating or winter clothes to pay for. Food, public transport and taxis are very cheap.