Located on the coast of the Red Sea Eric Staal Youth Jersey , the resort of Hurghada is not only popular with European travellers on their holidays in Egypt, but with Egyptian holidaymakers too. Founded in the twentieth century and renowned for its warm waters and aquatic adventures, the city has developed into a captivating gateway to several uninhabited offshore islands and reefs.

Glass Bottomed Boats

If you love the idea of looking at the astonishing marine life of the Red Sea, but are not so keen on getting your feet wet, then a glass bottomed boat could be just the thing for you. Make yourself comfortable on deck and relax as you are taken out into the ocean to explore. Numerous species of bright and colourful corals will pass beneath you Tyler Ennis Womens Jersey , sprinkled with starfish, urchins, molluscs and other fascinating crustaceans, whilst schools of vivid tropical fish swim in circles around the boat. If you are fortunate, you may even catch a glimpse of turtles as they make their way through the clear waters below.

Snorkelling

For those who love jumping in at the deep end Jared Spurgeon Womens Jersey , another way to experience the marine life of Egypt is to get underwater yourself. With shallow lagoons and reefs dotted about the coastline, Hurghada is a prime location for snorkelling. There are several beaches near the town from which you can snorkel, but for the more adventurous types, sites slightly further afield, such as Giftun and Sharm el Naga Devan Dubnyk Womens Jersey , may be more rewarding. See whale sharks, mantas and eels closer than you ever imagined as you swim amongst them in their natural ocean habitat.