Hurghada
Hurghada
الغردقة | |
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South Hurghada resorts Yacht Marina | |
Interactive map of Hurghada | |
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| Coordinates: 27°15′28″N 33°48′42″E / 27.25778°N 33.81167°E | |
| Country |  Egypt |
| Governorate | Red Sea |
| Founded | 1905 |
| Area | |
• Total | 258 km2 (100 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Population (2023) | |
• Total | 214,247 |
| • Density | 830/km2 (2,150/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (EET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+3 (EEST) |
| Area code | +20 (65) |
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The city is bordered to the north by Ras Gharib, to the south by Safaga, to the east by the Red Sea coast, and to the west by the Red Sea Mountains. The city's nearest airport is Hurghada International Airport. Hurghada contains the islands of Giftun, Umm Qamar, Magawish, Abu Ramada, Abu Minqar, Fanadir, and Shadwan. The Hurghada metropolitan area is home to popular resort cities and towns that include El Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh, Soma Bay, and Makadi Bay. Its main districts are El Dahar, El Saqqala, and El Ahyaa.
The city by itself is famous for its large and luxurious hotels. As of 2024, Hurghada attracts over 9 million visitors annually, making it one of the most visited cities in Egypt and consistently ranking among the world's top tourist destinations and the third best nature destination in the world.