The Red Sea region in Egypt.. Diving and sunbathing tourism

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Qasimi - The Red Sea region .. This Egyptian governorate, which is one of the most important and popular tourist areas, was able to obtain its prestigious tourist status thanks to its extensive beaches and coral reefs full of marine life.

The extension of the governorate along the eastern side of Egypt, with its coasts extending across the Red Sea for a distance of 1080 km from north to south, allowed it to possess a large number of coral reefs, which are considered the best due to their depths.

Thus, the Red Sea is a distinguished destination for diving as well as for tourist safari trips, and it has become one of the most famous international diving destinations after the campaigns of Hans Haas in the 1950s. Among the most important recreational sites for diving there are Ras Muhammad, Thistlegorm, Elphinstone Reef, Daedalus Reef, and the rocky island Reef John

Hurghada is the capital of the governorate and is one of the most popular tourist cities in Egypt thanks to its oldest resorts and diving sites. The city has been transformed from just a small Bedouin town into a bustling and famous tourist city that attracts thousands of tourists.

In turn, the city of El Gouna , located north of Hurghada, has an important place in attracting tourists who love the Red Sea coast, especially those looking for luxury resorts. The city includes a golf course, marinas, and an open-air cinema, in addition to the presence of medium-sized hotels.

As for the Marsa Alam tourist resort, which is located in the isolated far south of Egypt, it is also distinguished by a group of classified resorts and diving sites.

Among the architectural attractions in the sea region is the Monastery of St. Anthony, which is said to be the oldest in the world. It is located below the cave and is surrounded by fortified walls erected in the tenth century for protection. The monastery features a group of wall paintings dating back to the sixth century.

As for St. Paul's Monastery, it is smaller in size, dating back to more than 6 centuries, and is distinguished by its thick walls and elegant buildings.

The Al-Qusayr region is also considered one of the attractive places in the Red Sea region, and the attraction factor is its charming calmness and the fact that it is one of the medieval cities that still preserves its distinctive architecture.