Hurghada

Somewhere between heaven and hell, there is Hurghada (Ghardaka in Arabic). The permanent under-construction motif of its architecture, the inconvenient layout of its streets, the holidaying Germans on package tours, and the unwholesome collection of characters trying to convert Hurghada’s popularity into money for nothing might make visitors feel like one of the damned.

Nile Valley veterans, however, may appreciate the town’s relaxed character (where else can you see Egyptians in shorts?) and water you can swim in. Those who venture into the depths of the sea or just gaze at the aqtiatic splendor with mask and snorkel may feel as if they’ve caught sight of a bit of paradise. Either way, the town’s cheap and comfortable beds and relatively varied and tasty menus will please your body if” not your soul.